Itinerary
- Day 1
Entebbe to Kampala
Your private guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport and drives you to Kampala. After checking into Cassia Lodge, you'll have dinner and get a briefing about what's coming up on your safari, so you know what to expect over the next several days.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner and safari briefing
- Day 2
Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Head out to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you'll track white rhinos with a guide. Then you continue through the countryside toward Murchison Falls National Park. Once you reach Pakuba Safari Lodge, you can settle in and have dinner with views of the Nile River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner overlooking the Nile)
Included Activities
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary visit with rhino tracking
- Scenic countryside drive to Murchison Falls
Landmarks/POIs Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Murchison Falls National Park - Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park
Start early with a game drive to look for elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffalo. Later in the day, take a boat cruise up the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls where you'll see hippos, crocodiles, and lots of birds. If you're up for it, there's a hike to the top of the falls for the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Nile River boat cruise to Murchison Falls base
Optional Activities
- Hike to the top of Murchison Falls
Landmarks/POIs Murchison Falls - Day 4
Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
Drive west through Uganda toward Kibale Forest National Park with stops along the way to take photos and grab lunch. Once you arrive, check into your lodge set right in the rainforest and get ready for chimpanzee trekking that's coming up soon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through western Uganda to Kibale Forest
Landmarks/POIs Kibale Forest National Park - Day 5
Kibale Forest National Park
Trek into Kibale Forest where you'll watch chimpanzees going about their day in the wild. After lunch, take a guided walk through Bigodi Wetlands to see monkeys, birds, and local plants. Back at your lodge, you'll have dinner and can relax for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Guided walk through Bigodi Wetlands
Landmarks/POIs Bigodi Wetlands - Day 6
Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through rolling hills and small villages along the way. You can do an afternoon game drive if you want to start spotting wildlife, or just head straight to your lodge to rest and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Optional Activities
- Afternoon game drive upon arrival
Landmarks/POIs Queen Elizabeth National Park - Day 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early game drive lets you search for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and antelope across the park. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds from the water. Dinner back at your lodge wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Landmarks/POIs Kazinga Channel - Day 8
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing through nice landscapes and local communities. You'll check into your lodge and rest for the gorilla trekking happening tomorrow. The evening is free to take in the forest surroundings from your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through local communities to Bwindi
Landmarks/POIs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Day 9
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Before sunrise, your experienced guide takes you into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track a habituated mountain gorilla family. You'll walk through dense jungle watching how the gorillas interact and behave in their natural setting, which is something you won't forget.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Landmarks/POIs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Day 10
Bwindi to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin the long drive back to Entebbe, which runs about 470 to 500 kilometers and typically takes 8 to 9 hours depending on road conditions. Alternatively, you can arrange a quicker return using a domestic flight from airstrips at Kihihi or Kisoro if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Domestic flight from Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip to Entebbe
