Journey time: Approx. 01 Hour

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be received by our safari guide, and transfer to the hotel. Arrive and check-in to go for a city tour – for arrivals not later than midday. Kampala City Tour (Half day) – This fun and educative city excursion takes you to cultural and historical landmarks of the bustling Kampala. Explore sights such as: The Independence Monument, World War II Monument, Parliamentary Building, Bank of Uganda, and Uganda National Cultural Centre, Nakasero Market, Hindu temples | The Buganda Kingdom Trail and Kasubi Tombs, Gadhafi National Mosque, Makerere University and the Baha’i Temple (Closed on Mondays).  

Return to the hotel in the evening and recuperate for another adventure.

Overnight: Midrange: Gazelle Guest House – or similar

Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort – or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Journey time: Approx. 6 Hours

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. After an early breakfast, start off your journey to Kibale National Park. Arrive for a traditional lunch at Tinka’s Homestead. After lunch go for Bigodi Community Tour. Planned Activities include: Bigodi Coffee tasting, Taste banana beer and local vodka, admire local arts and crafts, Cultural songs and dances, learn about herbs and uses. Head to the lodge after the cultural visit and stay at leisure.

Overnight: Midrange: Turaco Treetops – or similar

Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)

Pickup Time: 07:00AM. Early breakfast and transfer to the park office for briefing.  Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Experience – Briefing starts at 08:00AM with other park formalities observed before the trek. Kibale’s most popular activity is the Kanyanchu Primate Walk, with the most sought after on this trail being the chimps. Kanyanchu’s chimps have been tracked since 1993 and the chances of locating them are excellent! (Due to permit availability, an alternative sector is Buraiga). Your guided primate trek starts not later than 08:30AM, lasting between 1 – 2 Hours once you encounter the chimps in their natural habitat. The habituated groups are accustomed to human presence; some have been tracked for over 25 years, and the chances of locating stand at 95%. The biodiversity of Kibale comprises other wildlife – over 120 mammals, with several primates like baboons, Ugandan Mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, de brazza’s monkey, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys commonly spotted, with 370 bird species including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Wear hiking boots, trousers, and gloves as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid in daytime. Return to the lodge for lunch.

Afternoon Activity: Top of the World Hike – The hike begins from Lake Nyabikere Crater (Nyabikere means frogs), amid stunning views at sunrise! During the trek learn about the formation of crater lakes, and the traditional legends that revolve around the crater lakes. Hike across lush gardens, banana, and coffee with tea plantations and views of crater lakes, Fort Portal, Kibale Forest and the Rwenzori Ranges.

After your memorable adventure, return to the lodge and refresh for dinner.

Overnight: Midrange: Turaco Treetops – or similar

Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Journey time: 2 – 3 Hours

Pickup Time: 08:00AM. Breakfast at the lodge and check-out to start off your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive and have lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge.

After lunch next is a Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel – This is the main activity after lunch where you will spot a number of birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, vultures, kites and many more, together with animals like hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, waterbucks and more as most of them visit to water and cool off.

This is followed by a dusk game drive; it is an opportunity to spot some nocturnal animals.  What to expect includes; animals such as elephants, buffaloes, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, Kob, and warthogs. Return to the lodge to refresh for dinner at leisure.

Overnight: Midrange: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – or similar

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge – or similar Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)

Journey Time: Approx. 5 Hours

Pick-up Time: 06:30AM. Early breakfast and go explore the park’s highlights. Starting with Dawn Game Drive – Explore the park’s fauna which comprises sights of numerous bird species and animals such as elephants, buffaloes, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, Kob, and warthogs. Enjoy scenic views of popular crater lakes (Nyamunuka – animal clinic and Munyanyange – bird’s haven).  Visit to Lake Katwe: Meet the locals, and about traditional salt mining. This Crater Lake is 100% saline and supports zero aquatic life.

After the game drive, proceed with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Lunch at a restaurant). Arrive late afternoon, and check-in at the lodge. Dinner included.

Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar  

Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Full Board

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. After an early breakfast you will be handed a lunchbox and mineral water to put in your backpack, then proceed to the park office.

Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Experience – Upon completing your park formalities, embark onto a once in a life time experience of tracking the endangered mountain gorillas. Once you meet the gorillas on a tracking adventure, you will be allowed between 1 to 2 hours watching and photographing the gentle apes including the silverback. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experience on earth!!!  On close encounter, you will stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today, but you will get within meters for stunning photography, but considering all the necessary safety measures. Gorilla tracking may be fairly strenuous lasting approximately an hour at a relatively high altitude. During the trek, your ranger guide will identify a safe spot for your picnic lunch after which you will proceed with the trek or back to the lodge (Subject to change). Wear hiking shoes, face mask, trousers, hand gloves, long-sleeves, insect repellent with water.

After gorilla tracking, return to the lodge and stay at leisure. Dinner included.  

Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar  

Luxury: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge – or similar Meal Plan: Full Board

Journey time: Approx. 6 Hours

Pickup Time: 08:00AM. Breakfast at the lodge and check-out to depart for Lake Mburo National Park (Lunch at a restaurant En-route). Arrive at Lake Mburo and immediately start off your walking safari before getting to the lodge.

Planned Activity: Lake Mburo Walking Safari – Unlike other Ugandan parks, Lake Mburo National Park is considered the safest since the only wild cat usually spotted here is the leopard and shy to humans. Accompanied by a ranger guide, walk starts from Rwonyo leading you all the way to the saltlicks; a spot frequented by grazers to supplement their diet on salty rocks and muddy clay. Expect sighting animals such as impalas, elands, zebras, buffaloes, Uganda Kob and the recently introduced giraffes. You will be seeing more animals on the way such as hippos returning from the lake to graze as well as hyenas on their return to the dens. Included is a visit to an Ankole Cattle Farm to explore and take part in various farm activities (Time permitting). Dinner at the lodge.   

Overnight: Midrange: Rwakobo Rock – or similar 

Luxury: Mihingo Lodge – or similar

Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch)

Journey Time: Approx. 5 Hours

Pickup Time: Flexible. But lodge check-out is at 10:00AM. Breakfast at the lodge on a leisurely morning. Based on your flight schedule, depart Lake Mburo for Entebbe Airport with a stopover at the Equator for lunch.

Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch at a restaurant