Experience the ultimate African adventure with our carefully curated safari itinerary, showcasing the breathtaking beauty and diverse wildlife of Uganda. This journey takes you through some of the country’s most iconic landscapes and national parks, beginning with the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can learn about rhino conservation efforts. You will then venture to Murchison Falls National Park for two nights, renowned for its spectacular waterfall views and exceptional Big Five game drives, including a memorable boat ride on the Nile River.
Next, immerse yourself in the enchanting Kibale National Park, a premier destination for chimpanzee trekking, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. Your adventure continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a night of game drives in the scenic Ishasha Sector, celebrated for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
The journey culminates in the stunning Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, an unforgettable experience of gorilla tracking amidst a lush rainforest. Finally, unwind at Lake Bunyonyi, a serene and picturesque setting before returning to Kampala. Join us for this unforgettable safari that promises awe-inspiring encounters and memories that will last a lifetime.
You will be picked up around 6:30 am from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe to kickstart your day’s adventure with an exciting road trip to Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where efforts are underway to reintroduce rhinos into the wild in Uganda. This stop will give you a chance to experience all of Africa’s Big Five mammals, as rhinos are the only ones missing from Murchison Falls National Park.
After enjoying lunch at the sanctuary, you will continue your journey to Murchison Falls. Upon arrival in the park, you will drive to the top of the falls. You will be amazed by the stunning landscape and may spot warthogs and other wildlife during the drive. At the top of the falls, you’ll witness approximately 300 to 400 cubic meters of Nile water rushing through a narrow gorge, plunging into a turbulent whirlpool about 42 meters below. This breathtaking view provides incredible opportunities for photography.
After your early morning breakfast, our driver guide picks you up for the early game drive. Explore the major game trails especially in the northern bank for good game spotting including lots of Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Antelopes, Jackals, Hyenas, Uganda Kobs, Waterbucks, Jackson’s Hartebeests and hopefully the elusive Leopards among others.
Later on, get your lunch break and some relaxation for an indefinitely short time. Later we set out for the afternoon Boat Ride on the Victoria Nile which is the high spot of any Murchison Falls Safari for you get to spot lots of animals at a close encounter. You will have to spot lots of hippos, Nile crocodiles, Elephants, Buffaloes, and many other animals that come to drink water, refresh and cool themselves off the scorching sun and some animals to eat the fresh grass along the river banks
After a healthy breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale forest National Park, the capital world of Primates such as chimpanzee, baboons and monkeys. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge for dinner and peaceful rest at your lodge as you get prepared for the next day’s wildlife adventure in the tranquil forest.
Assemble at the park headquarters for briefing and then go for the most popular activity in this park which is Chimpanzee tracking. Chimpanzees are man’s closest cousins, although they are one of the most threatened primate species. More primates like Black and white Columbus monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, Grey cheeked Mangabey, Red tailed monkeys, bush babies, pottos and many bird species like the yellow spotted nicator, rumped tinker bird, Little greenbul, green breasted pitta, the crowned eagle, black bee eater and mammals like Elephants can be seen in this trek.
Have lunch and relax for some time. Later transfer to Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth national park where you will view wild animals en route as you transfer to the lodge for relaxation.
Early morning Game drive at Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions if you are lucky and then post Lunch transfer to Bwindi National park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda; harbouring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rain-forests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants.
With a strenuous day ahead, you will check into your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will will stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and later transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free.
Note: Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you can pay the extra amount for the activity (Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching and Cray Fishing…) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or on the next day before departing back to Kampala (or Entebbe).
On this final day of your adventure in Uganda, you can choose to have an optional activity in the early morning and later after breakfast, you will start heading back to Kampala (or Entebbe). On the way you will have Lunch before reaching Kampala (or Entebbe).
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