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. 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. 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.
You will then go for a cultural village walk. Basing on your interests, you will visit a traditional
healer who will share knowledge about local herbs, plants and medicines. You will get also get a
chance to visit local homes where you will be told interesting stories about birth, marriage,

ceremonies, clans and their traditional life. Learn more about the history and challenges faced by
this developing community of rural Uganda. Time permitting, you will have a chance to
experience the Ugandan school system, visit a local church and Bigodi’s trading centre, a hub of
rural life and activity.
Later, you will be transferred 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 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: Ichumbi gorilla Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

In the morning you enter the rain tropical forest of Bwindi for the gorilla safari. The activity
starts at 8 am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you
search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the
permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 420 gorillas, which is half the world
population. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have one
hour for observing the primates and their behaviours, while taking photographs. Ensure you take
the packed lunch and water with you in the bag and for this, you might need the support of available porters. Dinner and overnight at your lodge

Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

After breakfast, you will go for a batwa (pygmies) cultural experience. You will learn of their ways of living. The adventure continues as you spend one night at Lake Mburo National Park. The 371 sq km park is an extension of the Tanzanian Plains and has distinctly different fauna compared to other Ugandan parks. It is the best place in the country to see Eland Antelope,

Zebra, Topi, Impala, and Acacia. The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds, while fringing swamps hide black and yellow papyrus gonalek. Have a game drive then return to the lodge.

Overnight at: Eagles Nest Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This morning you will have breakfast and then go for a walking safari in the Park. Later, proceed to Entebbe having lunch enroute. You will stop at the Equator-where you will be able to stand in both hemispheres simultaneously arriving in Entebbe for overnight.

Overnight at: Airport Guesthouse or similar. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This day, you will head out to the Mabamba swamp, found on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. It is famed for the shoebill which is the most sought after bird by both the birding and non-birding tourists who are intrigued by its peculiar look and massive size. The wetland is also home to over 300 bird species.
Later, you will head to the airport for your outbound flight.

This morning you will have breakfast and then go for a walking safari in the Park. Later, proceed to Entebbe having lunch enroute. You will stop at the Equator-where you will be able to stand in both hemispheres simultaneously arriving in Entebbe for overnight

Overnight at: Karibu Entebbe or similar. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This day, you will head out to the Mabamba swamp, found on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. It is famed for the shoebill which is the most sought after bird by both the birding and non-birding tourists who are intrigued by its peculiar look and massive size. The wetland is also home to over 300 bird species.
Later, you will head to the airport for your outbound flight.