Itinerary
- Day 1
Kampala
A company representative will greet you upon arrival and arrange check-in at your hotel after refreshments. Depending on your flight time, you can rest from jet lag or join an optional city tour. Your safari briefing takes place today, and you'll handle any final payments if needed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- City tour of Kampala
- Day 2
Kampala to Murchison Falls
The drive from Kampala to Murchison Falls takes roughly 5 to 6 hours with a lunch stop along the way. By late afternoon you'll reach the falls where the Nile River cuts through a seven-meter crevice and creates a rainbow effect. After some time for bird watching and photos, you'll head to your lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Murchison Falls
- Bird watching at Murchison Falls
Optional Activities
- Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking (at extra fees)
Landmarks Murchison Falls Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Day 3
Murchison Falls
An optional early coffee or tea starts your morning before heading out for a game drive on the northern bank searching for giraffes, elephants, lions, hartebeest and various birds. Following breakfast and lunch, you'll take a boat cruise on the Nile toward the falls where you can see Nile crocodiles and hippos up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive on the northern bank of the Nile
- Boat cruise on the Nile River to Murchison Falls
Optional Activities
- Hike from the bottom to the top of Murchison Falls (at extra fees)
Landmarks Murchison Falls - Day 4
Murchison Falls to Fort Portal
The 8-hour drive from Murchison Falls to Fort Portal takes you through small villages and local markets with scenic views. You'll stop for lunch en route and arrive early evening to check into your accommodation near Kibale National Park.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner, Breakfast
Landmarks Kibale National Park - Day 5
Kibale National Park
Morning forest walks through Kibale focus on finding chimpanzees along with red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and other primates. After lunch, you'll walk through Bigodi Village swamp known for rich bird diversity, butterflies and rare plants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Bigodi Swamp walk and village visit
Optional Activities
- Full day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (at extra fees)
Landmarks Kibale Forest Bigodi Swamp - Day 6
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a relaxed breakfast you'll transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park while viewing crater lakes along the route. Depending on where your accommodation is located, you might enjoy a game drive as you enter the park before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Game drive on park entry (if applicable)
Landmarks Queen Elizabeth National Park 
- Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning coffee precedes a drive to the mating ground of Uganda kobs where lions and leopards sometimes hunt, plus you'll see elephants and other wildlife. Following lunch, a boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel shows off the highest concentration of hippos in East Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive to Uganda kobs mating ground
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Landmarks Kazinga Channel - Day 8
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Choose between a morning forest walk in Maramagambo (featuring Blue Lake, unique trees and bat caves) or a chimp trek in Kyambura Gorge. Mid-morning you'll head toward Bwindi with a packed lunch and arrive early evening at the home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Forest walk in Maramagambo OR Kyambura Gorge walk
- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Optional Activities
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Wildlife Reserve (at extra fees)
Landmarks Maramagambo Forest Kyambura Gorge Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 
- Day 9
Gorilla Trekking
After early breakfast and a packed lunch, you'll receive your gorilla trekking briefing. This is the main highlight of your trip. You'll encounter the gorillas in their natural setting, though expect to walk long distances on steep muddy terrain sometimes with rain, so physical fitness matters. Watching them feed, play and rest makes for a memorable experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Landmarks Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Day 10
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
After gorilla trekking you'll head to Lake Bunyonyi, Africa's deepest lake and often called the Switzerland of Uganda. You'll arrive for lunch and can relax at the island resort. The afternoon offers optional swimming or canoe trips with views of the sunset.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lake Bunyonyi
- Canoe trip at sunset
Landmarks Lake Bunyonyi - Day 11
Lake Bunyonyi
The day involves village walks, birding and visits to several islands. You'll hike up to meet the Pygmies and enjoy their traditional entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village walks
- Bird watching
- Island visits
- Hike to Pygmy village and entertainment
Landmarks Lake Bunyonyi - Day 12
Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
Following early breakfast you'll drive to Lake Mburo National Park and arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. An afternoon boat ride on the lake gives chances to spot water birds and wildlife cooling off in the water.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Mburo
Optional Activities
- Horse riding
- Quad biking
Landmarks Lake Mburo National Park - Day 13
Lake Mburo to Kampala
Early breakfast leads into a nature walk through the park to see wildlife, birds and plant species. You'll check out and drive back toward Kampala with a game drive as you leave the park, enjoying a packed lunch. A stop at the Ugandan Equator lets you do water experiments and purchase souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
- Game drive leaving Lake Mburo
- Stop at Ugandan Equator
Landmarks Lake Mburo National Park Ugandan Equator - Day 14
Optional Excursions
Your final safari day offers several options. Visit Ngamba Island to watch chimpanzees in a natural sanctuary managed by the Jane Goodall Institute and take a Lake Victoria boat cruise, or drive to Jinja to see the Source of the Nile at Lake Victoria, walk through Mabira Forest for wildlife and bird watching, and visit Bujagali Falls. Adventurous travelers can opt for white water rafting or quad bike safaris through local villages before returning to Kampala.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day excursion to Ngamba Island to watch chimpanzees
- Boat cruise on Lake Victoria
- Drive to Jinja and Source of the Nile
- Mabira Forest walk
- Visit Bujagali Falls
- White water rafting on the Nile (at extra fees)
- Quad bike safari through local villages (at extra fees)
Landmarks Ngamba Island Lake Victoria Source of the Nile Mabira Forest Bujagali Falls - Day 15
Kampala Departure
Your Discover Uganda Safari ends today with airport transfer by a company driver at your flight time. If your flight departs late, a city tour of Kampala's famous historical sites can be arranged before dropping you at the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- City tour of Kampala (if time permits before flight)
