Day 1

Entebbe Airport – Entebbe

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide, who will be waiting to meet you at the arrivals area. After a friendly introduction and assistance with your luggage, you’ll be transferred in comfort to your hotel. This first drive offers a perfect chance to relax after your journey while your guide shares a little introduction to Uganda, “the Pearl of Africa.” Once at your accommodation, you can settle in and enjoy a restful evening as you prepare for the exciting days ahead.

Included: Airport transfer

Accommodation

Hotel 7Seasons

Day 2

Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, we drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable White Rhino bush walk. At Ziwa, we will embark on guided rhino trekking on foot, giving you a unique opportunity to observe these magnificent animals up close. While the rhinos are the main attraction, the sanctuary is also home to bushbucks, oribis, waterbucks, monkeys, and a variety of bird species. Depending on sightings and time, we may encounter some of these fascinating animals before continuing our journey to Murchison Falls National Park.
Afterwards we will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. In Murchison Falls we visit the top of the falls if time allows.
Murchison Falls is one of the most beautiful national parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters.
Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Included: Ziwa Sanctuary, visit top of the falls

Accommodation

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 3

Murchison Falls National Park

Early morning game drive in this beautiful national park. Afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls and make the hike to the top of the falls.
The boat is the perfect platform to see and photograph many different bird species.
Included: game drive, boat trip, hike to the top of the falls

Accommodation

Pakuba Safari Lodge

Day 4

Murchison Falls National Park – Kibale Forest

After breakfast, we drive to Kibale Forest. Upon arrival, you can visit the local community to experience village life and interact with residents. After checking in at the lodge, enjoy the Bigodi Wetland Walk , a scenic nature trail where you may spot a variety of birds, including the striking great blue turaco, playful monkeys, and lush swamp vegetation. This is a perfect way to stretch your legs and immerse yourself in nature before dinner.
Kibale Forest itself is a spectacular jungle, home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, baboons, black-and-white colobus, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.

Included: Transfer to Kibale and cultural experience

Accommodation

Kibale Forest Camp

Day 5

Kibale Forest

After an early breakfast, head to the ranger office for a briefing. You will then start the morning chimpanzee trek through Kibale Forest. After locating the chimps, spend approximately 1 hour observing them as they swing through the trees, play, and interact in their natural habitat.
After lunch, enjoy a community cultural experience, visiting local homes, meeting residents, and learning traditional activities like coffee making or banana brewing.
Later, take a short scenic drive to the crater lakes, where stunning volcanic lakes and rolling hills make for incredible photo opportunities.
For those seeking adventure after dark, a night walk through the forest is an optional highlight, offering the chance to spot nocturnal wildlife such as bushbabies and nightjars.

Included: Chimp tracking, Community Cultural Experience

Accommodation

Kibale Forest Camp

Day 6

Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator. Game drive in the afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.

Included: game drive

Accommodation

Baboon Safari Resort

Day 7

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game drive in the morning. Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.

Included: Game drive, boat trip

Accommodation

Baboon Safari Resort

Day 8

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha

After breakfast, enjoy a morning chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge, offering a second chance to observe chimpanzees in a different setting. Afterwards, we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the south.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is home to four prides of these unique lions, as well as topis, an antelope species not found elsewhere in the park.

Included: Game drives and Chimpazee Tracking

Accommodation

Topi Lodge

Day 9

Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable

Early morning game drive in Ishasha to see the tree climbing lions. Afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and have some breath taking views of the mountains.
Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas!

Included: Game drive

Accommodation

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Day 10

Bwindi Impenetrable

Gorilla tracking!!! Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.

Included: Gorilla Tracking

Accommodation

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Day 11

Bwindi Impenetrable – Kabale

After breakfast, visit the local Batwa community for a unique cultural experience. The Batwa are one of Uganda’s original forest-dwelling communities, with a rich heritage and deep connection to the forest. During this visit, you can engage in traditional activities, learn about their history, and understand their exceptional way of life. This will be combined with a community walk to explore the surroundings and meet other locals.
After this memorable experience, transfer to Kabale for an overnight stay and some time to relax.

Included: Community Experience and Transfer to Kabale

Accommodation

Cephas Inn Kabale

Day 12

Volunteering at Amatsiko Preparatory School-Community and Cultural Experience at Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, head to Amatsiko Preparatory School for a heartwarming volunteering experience. Spend the morning engaging with students through teaching support, mentoring, storytelling, or organizing creative and playful activities. The school supports orphans and vulnerable children and offers a welcoming and impactful environment.
In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic and serene destinations. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience:
Learn traditional basket weaving from local women artisans.
Join a local family for a hands-on cooking class and enjoy a delicious traditional meal you prepare together.
Visit a local herbalist to discover the healing properties of indigenous plants.
Later, embark on a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting some of its historic islands, including the famous Punishment Island, and learning about the lake’s cultural and natural heritage.

Included: Volunteering, cultural experience, and boat cruise

Accommodation

Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi

Day 13

Lake Bunyonyi – Relax and Reconnect

Today is a slow and peaceful day to rest, reflect, and soak in the tranquility of Lake Bunyonyi. Wake up to the sound of birds and enjoy a relaxed breakfast with stunning lake views.

You may choose to:
Swim in the safe, bilharzia-free waters of Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a peaceful nature walk around the islands
Take time to write, journal, or simply relax in a hammock

Included: Breakfast, relaxation time (optional activities available on request)

Accommodation

Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi

Day 14

Lake Bunyonyi – Kigali

After breakfast, begin your journey to Kigali for your departure. En route, enjoy a Kigali city tour, exploring the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, markets, and cultural landmarks. The tour also includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and moving site dedicated to remembering the victims of the 1994 genocide and learning about Rwanda’s journey of reconciliation and recovery.

Depending on your flight time, there may be some free time to explore the city further or shop for souvenirs before heading to the airport.

Included: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to airport