Proposed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Kampala.Overnight at Airport Guest Link, Blue Monkey Guest House (budget) / Papyrus Guest House, 2 Friends Beach Hotel, The Boma Hotel (deluxe) / Protea Hotel Entebbe, Hotel No.5 (luxury).
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive southwest to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch. Later, go for a guided nature walk.
Overnight at Mpogo Lodge / Rwakobo Rock (deluxe) / Mihingo Lodge,
Kigambira Safari Lodge (luxury) / Eagle’s Nest (budget).
Day 3: Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive to view the different wildlife species in the park. Later, transfer further south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the afternoon.
Overnight at Trekkers’ Tavern Cottages, Gorilla Mist Lodge (budget) / Bakiga Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (deluxe) / Mahogany Springs Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge (luxury).
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking and Community Visit
In the morning, gather at the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest to search for the mountain gorillas. You will be allowed to spend one hour in the presence of the gorillas as you observe and take photographs.
In the evening, you may go for a community walk in the nearby villages.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with en-route game viewing in the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Proceed to Mweya for lunch and later enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Game Lodge (luxury) / Park View Hotel, Elephant Hab Lodge (deluxe) /
Enganzi Game Lodge, Songbird Lodge, Irungu Forest Lodge, Pumba Safari Lodge (budget).
Day 6: Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After an early morning coffee, go for a game drive along the Kasenyi track to spot early risers and predators returning from their night hunt. Later, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park with en-route visits to the Ndali and Kasende crater lakes.
In the evening, enjoy a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird and primate viewing.
Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, Kibale Forest Lodge (budget) /
Primate Lodge, Turaco Treetops (deluxe) /
Crater Safari Lodge, Chimpundu Lodge (luxury).
Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking
After an early breakfast, report to Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a briefing before tracking chimpanzees. After the activity, return to the lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure or enjoy a community tour or coffee experience.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 8: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi, arriving in the evening.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (luxury) / Pakuba Lodge, Murchison River Lodge (deluxe) / Red Chilli Rest Camp, Bwana Tembo Lodge (budget).
Day 9: Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Enjoy an early morning game drive to spot wildlife missed the previous evening. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, viewing hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 10: Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a visit to the Top of the Falls and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Continue to Entebbe for airport drop-off or hotel transfer depending on your schedule.
End of Tour
Tour Prices
One Person Traveling Alone:
USD 4,800 – Budget accommodation
USD 5,000 – Mid-range accommodation
USD 5,500 – Luxury accommodation
Two or More People Traveling Together (Per Person):
USD 3,300 – Budget accommodation
USD 3,500 – Mid-range accommodation
USD 4,250 – Luxury accommodation
Tour Includes
- Gorilla permits (Uganda) – USD 800
- Chimpanzee permits – USD 250
- Park entry fees
- Boat cruises
- All park activities as per itinerary
- Rhino tracking fees – USD 60
- 9 nights accommodation and full-board meals
- Comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
- Full-time English-speaking guide and allowances
- All government taxes
Tour Excludes
- Visa fees
- International air fares
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses such as tips and beverages