Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and then transfer to hotel for overnight. Uganda, uniquely known as “the Pearl of Africa” is a nation of stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity. Overnight at: Karibbu Entebbe or similar.   Meal plan: Dinner and Breakfast

After breakfast, your adventure in Uganda begins by driving northwest towards Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park, which offers beautiful sceneries of grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south. You will stopover for a nature walk at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white rhinos in Uganda. You can see them closely while walking freely in the reserve which is their natural habitat. Lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to the national park. Check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.   Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast

Today, set out on a game drive along the northern banks of the Nile in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park. You may see giraffes, buffalo, elephants, warthogs, leopards, lions and antelopes. This afternoon, embark on a boat cruise to the base of the falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birds on the river’s banks. Overnight at: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.   Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast

After your breakfast at the Lodge, you will visit the top of the falls then embark on a scenic drive to Kibale Forest Park, which is home to some 13 species of primates including the red colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and L’Hoest’s monkeys as well as 70 mammal species.

Optional activities: Crater Lakes Hike:  Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the crater lakes of Uganda are located near Fort Portal, and are a great hiking option.  Typical hikes take you through local villages and tea plantations, to the base of several of these incredibly serene and beautiful lakes.  With the Rwenzori Mountains in the background, this is by far one of Uganda’s most peaceful and extraordinary sights. Overnight at: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

After breakfast at the lodge, you will go for Chimpanzee tracking along the network of forest trails. Seeing habituated chimps squabbling and swinging from the trees is an exhilarating experience. Later in the day, you will have the opportunity to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is rich in bird species, vegetation, and wildlife. This is also a great opportunity to support local tourism initiatives which benefit social and economic development in the area.  Overnight at: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo and baboons. You will take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, 32 Kms long followed by a game drive. This water system has the highest concentration of Hippos in the world and you will get quite close to them. See also crocodiles, buffalos and other game that drink from the channel, also marvel at the abundant ornitho-life that is supported here. Overnight at: Twinlakes Safari Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Today you will have breakfast then head to the park for the lion tracking experience. With this, you will learn a lot about the African lions and also get a closer look at the king of the jungle himself. If lucky, you might stop lions hunting for a day’s meal. You will then continue into the western mountains, before reaching Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and our gorilla-trekking base in the rain forest. The park, whose name references the dense forests it encompasses, is home to roughly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Though best known for its outstanding gorilla trekking, it also provides refuge to chimpanzees, monkeys, elephants and various small antelope. Bwindi is also a top Uganda birding destination, with 23 of Uganda’s 24 Albertine Rift endemics, including threatened species such as African green broadbill and Shelley’s crimson wing.  Overnight at: Bweza Gorilla Lodge or similar.   Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

If time permits, we will get to visit tea and coffee plantations, visit communities.

After breakfast, you will go for a batwa (pygmies) cultural experience. You will learn of their ways of living. Then head to Lake bunyonyi for overnight. Lake Bunyonyi (“Place of many little birds”) is the perfect place to stop for a break.  The serene lake is rumored to be the deepest in Africa, reaching depths of 900 meters.  The lake stretches around 25 km in length and 7 meters wide, with 29 islands scattered throughout.  Although it can be very tempting to just sit by the water and soak up the sun, there are many different activities available for one to engage in.  Overnight at: Arcadia Lodge or similar.   Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast