Itinerary
- Day 1
Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Start with a drive north from Kampala through green landscapes into Murchison Falls National Park. You'll do a game drive in the southern sector first, then walk up to the falls where the Nile squeezes through a six-meter gap. After spending time in the mist there, head to the boat station for a three-hour sunset cruise up the Nile. It's the best way to see wildlife from the water, and you'll catch views of the falls from below. Sleep tonight along the Nile River.
- Start point
- Entebbe, Wakiso, Uganda (ViaVia Entebbe, 06:00)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Murchison Falls Safari - Southern Sector Game Drive
- Murchison Falls - Top of The Falls Viewpoint Walk
- Nile River Sunset Boat Safari
Landmarks Murchison Falls Murchison Falls National Park Nile River 
- Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park
Spend your morning on an extensive safari drive along Murchison Falls' northern banks where you'll find four of the big five and rare Rothschild Giraffes. Thousands of antelopes roam among towering palms along the Nile. After lunch, trek into Budongo Forest with a local ranger tracking chimpanzees for a full hour as they feed and groom. You'll also spot various birds and other primates. Tonight you'll stay in a local homestay with traditional manyatta huts and authentic Ugandan food, though lodge upgrades are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local Ugandan Cuisine)
Included Activities
- Safari in Murchison Falls National Park - Northern Banks
- Chimpanzee Tracking in Budongo Forest
- Local Homestay including Local Ugandan Cuisine
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to Budongo Eco Lodge Cabins
Landmarks Murchison Falls National Park Budongo Forest 
- Day 3
Budongo Forest to Kibale National Park Region
Travel south through local villages and towns, passing rolling green tea plantations and into Kibale National Park, a forest thick with primates. This afternoon, walk around volcanic crater lakes that formed in interesting ways. By evening you'll arrive at Isunga Lodge or a similar spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Drive through Villages, Tea Plantations and Kibale National Park
- Volcanic Crater Lake Walk
Landmarks Kibale National Park 
- Day 4
Kibale Region to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin with a guided walk through Bigodi Swamps, where local communities maintain paths and boardwalks. Look for eight different primates, colorful birds, and small creatures with a qualified ranger. Have a home-cooked lunch with local Ugandan food. Then drive between volcanic crater lakes and along the Rwenzori Mountain Range, crossing from the Northern into the Southern Hemisphere. You'll stay at a lodge alongside Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Community Lunch with Local Ugandan Cuisine), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bigodi Swamp Walk
- Community Lunch with Local Ugandan Cuisine
- Views of Volcanic Crater Lakes and Rwenzori Mountains
- Drive from Northern to Southern Hemisphere
Landmarks Bigodi Swamps Rwenzori Mountains Queen Elizabeth National Park 
- Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start with breakfast and coffee looking out over Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive to Mweya Peninsula for a two-hour boat safari up the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, buffalo, and elephants hang out along with countless birds. Continue on land toward the southern sector and Ishasha, where large prides of tree-climbing lions roam. The scenery shifts between forest and savannah as you move through the terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
- Kazinga Channel Safari Boat Cruise
- Ishasha Safari - Tree Climbing Lions
Landmarks Queen Elizabeth National Park Kazinga Channel Ishasha 
- Day 6
Ishasha to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive the Ishasha plains looking for animals you haven't seen yet, particularly leopards. As temperatures rise, search among massive fig trees where tree-climbing lions rest during the day. Later you'll head to Lake Bunyonyi, Africa's second deepest lake, known for clear water and abundant birds. Unlike most African lakes, you can actually swim here since it's free from hippos and crocodiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ishasha Safari - Tree-Climbing Lions
- Lake Bunyonyi Visit
Landmarks Lake Bunyonyi - Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi to Kisoro
Take a relaxed morning canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi in traditional wooden canoes. Later, visit a local orphanage to learn about the lives and challenges faced by orphans in Uganda. Then drive through South-Western Hills past lakes and forests to Kisoro, which borders the DRC and Rwanda. Your lodge tonight overlooks the Virunga Massifs, three dormant volcanoes home to endangered mountain gorillas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
- Local Orphanage/School Visit
Landmarks Lake Bunyonyi Virunga Massifs 
- Day 8
Mgahinga National Park
You have three included options today, so pick what works best for you. The hiking option takes a full day climb up one of three volcanoes in Mgahinga National Park with a ranger guiding you up the 'African ladders.' The largest reaches 4,127 meters with rewarding views over Rwanda, the DRC, and crater lakes. For something less physical, try Golden Monkey Tracking or the Batwa Experience, both letting you have downtime in the afternoon. All activities happen in Mgahinga National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full Day Hike up a Volcano in Mgahinga National Park
- Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga National Park
- Batwa Experience in Mgahinga National Park
Landmarks Mgahinga National Park 
- Day 9
Kisoro to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Have a relaxed morning in Kisoro to rest before gorilla tracking. Explore the town, try an African massage, climb a small crater, or just relax at the lodge. Around lunchtime, drive past beautiful Lake Mutanda for a panoramic view of the lake and volcanoes. Then drive deep into the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to position yourself near gorilla territory. Sleep at Rushaga Gorilla Camp or a similar lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Mutanda Visit
- Scenic Drive through Lakes, Mountains and Forests
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Kisoro
- African massage
- Climb a small crater
Landmarks Lake Mutanda Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Day 10
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This is the day for gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which holds more than half the world's mountain gorilla population. Meet your qualified rangers and begin your jungle trek through lush rain forest filled with interesting animals and birds. Once you locate the gorillas, spend a full hour observing them as they feed, groom, and play. Trek length varies depending on where the gorillas are that day, from an hour to a full day. Dinner comes with forest views while you share photos and stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner overlooking the forest)
Included Activities
- Gorilla Tracking Full Day in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Landmarks Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 
- Day 11
Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
Drive scenic routes toward Lake Mburo National Park, passing lakes, rolling green hills, markets, and villages. Stop at a Cultural Centre for a buffet of local cuisines so you can try things you've encountered throughout the trip. Then visit a well-displayed museum learning about Uganda's local cultures. Tonight you'll stay alongside Lake Mburo National Park surrounded by zebra, impala, and various other animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Lunch Buffet with Local Cuisines), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Drive through Lakes, Hills, Markets and Villages
- Local Lunch Buffet at Cultural Centre
- Igongo Local Museum Visit
Landmarks Lake Mburo National Park 
- Day 12
Lake Mburo National Park to Entebbe
Start your final morning with a guided mountain bike ride through savannah plains alongside Lake Mburo National Park. Ride through wilderness areas encountering zebra, impala, warthog, and other animals unique to this region. You'll learn about the sacred Ankole Cattle and get great photos of them. On your way to Entebbe, visit the Equator to stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Return to Entebbe thinking back on all the highlights from your trip.
- End point
- Entebbe, Wakiso, Uganda (ViaVia Entebbe, 16:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mountain Bike Safari alongside Lake Mburo National Park
- Ankole Cattle Visit
- Equator Visit
Landmarks Lake Mburo National Park Equator
