Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for relaxation after your international flight.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional excursion to Mabamba Swamp, one of Uganda’s most celebrated birding destinations. Enjoy a peaceful canoe ride through the papyrus channels as you search for the prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork. You may also encounter other fascinating bird species, including Malachite Kingfishers, Blue-breasted Bee-eaters, African Jacanas, Purple Herons, and African Fish Eagles.

After an enjoyable breakfast, depart for Jinja, Uganda’s renowned adventure capital. Travel through beautiful countryside, traditional villages, and lush green landscapes before arriving in this vibrant town. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic boat cruise to the famous Source of the Nile, the historic point where the Nile begins its remarkable journey northwards towards the Mediterranean Sea. Along the riverbanks, look out for Pied Kingfishers, Great Cormorants, African Fish Eagles, and monitor lizards.

For adventure enthusiasts, Jinja offers optional activities such as white-water rafting on the River Nile, bungee jumping, horseback riding, and quad biking through local villages.

Start your morning with a delicious breakfast before embarking on a guided hike to explore the spectacular three waterfalls of Sipi Falls. The experience takes you through beautiful coffee plantations, scenic trails, caves, and breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the surrounding valleys and Karamoja plains.

Along the way, enjoy excellent photographic opportunities and interact with local communities while appreciating the region’s natural beauty.

Later, continue to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Uganda’s second-largest protected area. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across its expansive savannah plains in search of wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, elands, roan antelopes, Uganda kobs, ostriches, and oribis. Bird enthusiasts may also spot Secretary Birds, Abyssinian Ground Hornbills, and Jackson’s Hornbills.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic journey through the rugged landscapes of northeastern Uganda towards the spectacular Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and unspoilt wilderness destinations.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive in the famous Narus Valley. Keep your eyes open for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, leopards, elands, and Jackson’s hartebeests. Bird enthusiasts may also encounter impressive species such as the Kori Bustard, Secretary Bird, and Red-throated Bee-eater.

Wake up early for an exciting sunrise game drive across the beautiful savannah plains of Kidepo Valley National Park. This remote wilderness is renowned for its spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife, and exceptional opportunities to encounter some of Uganda’s most fascinating animals.

Explore the Narus Valley in search of predators and grazing wildlife while enjoying the magnificent scenery of the surrounding mountains.

In the afternoon, visit a traditional Karamojong community to discover the unique pastoral lifestyle of the local people. Learn about their traditional manyattas, cattle-keeping culture, customs, and daily activities. You may also enjoy traditional dances, music, and cultural performances that offer a memorable insight into the heritage of northeastern Uganda.

After breakfast, bid farewell to the beautiful wilderness of Kidepo and begin your journey southwest towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy the scenic drive through rural landscapes, traditional settlements, and changing countryside as you make your way towards Nakasongola. Upon arrival at Ziwa, check in at your lodge and relax as you prepare for the following day’s exciting rhino-tracking experience.

After breakfast, embark on an exciting guided walking safari at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be tracked on foot. Accompanied by experienced sanctuary rangers, you will have the opportunity to observe these magnificent endangered animals in their natural environment while learning about Uganda’s successful rhino conservation and breeding program.

Besides rhinos, the sanctuary is home to various wildlife species, including bushbucks, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs. Bird enthusiasts may also spot over 300 recorded bird species, including the African Fish Eagle and Shoebill Stork.

After this memorable experience, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park. Upon arrival, visit the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls, where the mighty River Nile forces its way through a narrow seven-metre gorge before plunging approximately 43 metres into the Devil’s Cauldron below. Witness the powerful force of the water, feel the refreshing mist, and capture incredible photographs of one of Africa’s most impressive natural wonders. Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Rise early for an exciting morning game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore the open grasslands in search of Africa’s iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and oribis. Return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls.

During the cruise, enjoy excellent opportunities to observe large pods of hippos, enormous Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous waterbirds along the riverbanks. Bird species to look out for include Saddle-billed Storks, African Fish Eagles, Goliath Herons, and Pied Kingfishers.

This spectacular boat excursion offers one of the best opportunities to experience the wildlife and natural beauty of Murchison Falls National Park.

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and journey southwest towards Kibale National Park, famously known as the Primate Capital of the World due to its remarkable diversity of primates. Enjoy a scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing traditional villages, rolling hills, tea plantations, and lush green landscapes.

Upon arrival in the Kibale region, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed conservation area renowned for its rich biodiversity and excellent birdwatching opportunities. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, explore the wetland trails in search of fascinating bird species such as the Great Blue Turaco, White-spotted Flufftail, and Papyrus Gonolek. You may also encounter several primates, including Red-tailed Monkeys and Black-and-white Colobus Monkeys.

During your visit, enjoy an authentic traditional coffee experience and learn how locally grown coffee is cultivated, harvested, processed, and prepared. This community experience offers a wonderful opportunity to appreciate local traditions while supporting community-based tourism and conservation.

Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay as you prepare for your upcoming chimpanzee trekking adventure.

After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking adventure. Before entering the forest, you will receive a briefing from experienced park rangers before setting off to search for these fascinating primates.

Follow their distinctive calls through the lush tropical forest until you locate a chimpanzee community. Once found, spend one magical hour observing their fascinating behaviours, social interactions, feeding habits, and playful activities in their natural habitat. Besides chimpanzees, Kibale Forest is home to other primates, including Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Red Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest’s Monkeys, and Olive Baboons.

After this incredible experience, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arrival, proceed for an evening game drive, offering opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and other wildlife before transferring to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, set out for an exciting morning game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This expansive savannah is renowned for its large populations of Uganda kobs, which attract predators such as lions and occasionally leopards.

Keep your eyes open for other wildlife species, including elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, warthogs, and various antelopes. The early morning hours offer excellent opportunities to observe wildlife as animals begin their daily activities.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out for a memorable afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.

The channel is home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of hippos and offers excellent opportunities to observe elephants, buffaloes, Nile crocodiles, and numerous waterbirds along its shores. Bird species to look out for include African Skimmers, Pink-backed Pelicans, Yellow-billed Storks, Great White Pelicans, and African Spoonbills. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and remarkable wildlife encounters before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for the southern Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, an area internationally renowned for its remarkable tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a scenic game drive across the open savannah plains as you search for these unusual lions, which are often spotted resting on the branches of large fig trees. Your experienced safari guide will help you explore the best wildlife viewing areas.

You may also encounter other wildlife species, including elephants, topis, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and numerous bird species. After exploring Ishasha, continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, enjoy dinner, and relax as you prepare for one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences the following day.

Today marks one of the greatest highlights of your Uganda safari: the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the dense tropical rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The trek may take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas and the terrain. Once you find them, you will spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, groom one another, and interact within their natural forest environment.

This extraordinary encounter offers a rare opportunity to appreciate the beauty and importance of mountain gorilla conservation. After the trek, continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, nestled beneath the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes. Arrive at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax surrounded by the spectacular mountain scenery.

After breakfast, head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, venture into the bamboo forests in search of these playful and endangered primates.

Golden monkeys are famous for their striking golden-orange coats, energetic movements, and fascinating social behaviour. Once you locate them, enjoy an incredible opportunity to observe and photograph these beautiful primates in their natural habitat.

Later, depart for the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful highland lakes. Upon arrival, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking views of the surrounding terraced hills.

In the afternoon, take a relaxing canoe ride across the tranquil waters, exploring some of the lake’s 29 islands. Lake Bunyonyi is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with species such as Pied Kingfishers, Grey Crowned Cranes, Malachite Kingfishers, African Harrier-Hawks, and various weaver birds. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay overlooking the beautiful lake.

After a relaxed breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park and one of its most scenic wildlife destinations. Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you travel through rolling hills, rural settlements, and traditional cattle-keeping communities.

Upon arrival in the Lake Mburo region, enjoy an authentic cultural experience with a local Ankole community. Participate in a traditional cattle-milking activity while learning about the cultural and economic importance of the famous long-horned Ankole cattle.

Discover traditional cattle-keeping practices, local customs, and the deep connection between the Ankole people and their livestock. Later, transfer to your lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Lake Mburo’s rolling hills and acacia woodlands.

After breakfast, prepare for an exciting wildlife adventure in Lake Mburo National Park. Choose between a guided walking safari or an optional horseback safari, offering a unique opportunity to explore the African wilderness away from the traditional safari vehicle.

Accompanied by an experienced ranger or guide, encounter wildlife such as giraffes, impalas, zebras, elands, buffaloes, topis, and warthogs. Along the way, learn about animal tracks, medicinal plants, and the park’s diverse ecosystems while enjoying close-up encounters with nature. Return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

After sunset, head out for an exciting night game drive to discover the fascinating nocturnal wildlife of Lake Mburo National Park. With the help of a spotlight and your experienced safari guide, search for elusive animals such as leopards, bush babies, spotted hyenas, porcupines, genets, and white-tailed mongooses. This unique nighttime experience provides a completely different perspective of the African wilderness and brings your wildlife adventure to a memorable conclusion.

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your return journey to Entebbe International Airport. Along the way, make a memorable stop at the Uganda Equator crossing, where you can take photographs, browse local souvenir shops, and enjoy the famous water experiment demonstrating the effects associated with the Equator. Continue your journey towards Entebbe, arriving in time for your scheduled international departure flight. Thank you for choosing Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable African adventure!