Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe or Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This stop completes Uganda’s Big Five experience. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park with an en-route lunch.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Enjoy an early morning game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and antelopes.
In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls, followed by a hike to the Top of Murchison Falls.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Drive southwest to Kibale Forest National Park, passing scenic countryside and tea plantations. Kibale is famous for its rich diversity of primates.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early briefing, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. Spend one magical hour observing them in the wild.
Later, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for birds and monkeys.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with scenic views of the Rwenzori Mountains along the way.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start with a morning game drive in the crater areas, searching for lions, elephants, leopards, and buffaloes.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Ishasha Sector)
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. Arrive and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trek.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After a briefing, trek through the dense rainforest in search of mountain gorillas. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing them at close range.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
Drive through terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoy a canoe ride on the calm waters.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi – Rwanda Border – Volcanoes National Park
Cross into Rwanda and continue to Volcanoes National Park, home to several habituated gorilla families.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 12: Gorilla Trekking or Dian Fossey Tomb Hike
Choose between a second gorilla trekking experience or a guided hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb and Karisoke Research Center, learning about her conservation legacy.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 13: Volcanoes – Lake Kivu
Drive to Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s most beautiful lake. Relax by the water, swim, canoe, or enjoy lakeside views.
Accommodation: Luxury / Mid-range / Budget
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 14: Lake Kivu – Kigali City Tour – Departure
After breakfast, drive to Kigali. Enjoy a guided city tour (time permitting) before transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
