Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Upon arrival, our driver guide will warmly welcome you, providing a transfer to your luxurious hotel. If you arrive in the morning, explore Kampala with a city tour, including Kasubi Tombs, Bahai Temple, and Nakasero Fruits Market, offering a chance to connect with the friendly locals. Enjoy all meals at the hotel.

Jinja to Mt. Elgon National Park

After breakfast, journey to Mbale via Tirinyi Road. Explore Mt. Elgon National Park and trek to Sipi Falls, featuring four stunning falls along the Sipi River cascading from Mount Elgon. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Karamoja valley. Carry a packed lunch for a deeper cultural experience in a local village. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Sipi River Lodge, nestled at the foothills of Mount Elgon, providing breathtaking views of the romantic Sipi Falls, surrounded by other waterfalls and vast caves.

Full day game drive – Kidepo Valley Park.

Rise early for a tea or coffee before embarking on a photographic game drive through the National Park's trails. Capture early risers and predators returning to their hideouts, exploring the river Narus valley for localized carnivores like the bat-eared fox, striped hyena, aardwolf, caracal, and cheetah. Encounter lion, leopard, spotted hyena, black-backed and side-striped jackals, along with less common ungulates such as greater and lesser kudu, Chandlers Mountain reedbuck, klipspringer, and Guenther’s dik-dik. Spot other large ungulates including elephant, Burchell’s zebra, bush pig, warthog, Rothschild’s giraffe, Cape buffalo, eland, bushbuck, bush duiker, Defassa waterbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, and Oribi. With over 465 bird species, enjoy all meals at the Lodge.

Full Day in Murchison Falls National Park

Begin the day with tea or coffee before embarking on an exhilarating 3-4 hour early morning game drive on the Northern bank of the Nile. Witness herds of buffaloes, elephants, lions, giraffes, waterbucks, Oribis, bushbucks, spotted hyenas, and leopards. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and leisurely wait for lunch.

After lunch, gather your energy for an unforgettable safari by boat along the majestic River Nile, heading to the base of the Murchison Falls. Encounter numerous hippos, massive Nile crocodiles, and buffalos sunbathing along the shores. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Primates tracking and Bird watching

Gather at Kanyanchu Tourist Center for a Chimpanzee tracking briefing. Encounter various primates—black and white Colobus, vervet, and red-tailed monkeys—and spot over 350 bird species, including the rare shoebill. After lunch, energize for a nature walk to Bigodi Ecotourism Project near Kibale Forest. Witness traditional homesteads, hear storytellers and local healers, and immerse in the culture of the Batoro and Bakiga. Return for dinner and an overnight stay at Ndali Lodge.

Wildlife Exploration in Queen Elizabeth

Prepare for another exceptional wildlife encounter this morning! Sip your coffee before embarking on a game drive along the tracks of Queen Elizabeth, heading north toward Lake George and Kasenyi village. Anticipate sightings of lions, herds of elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, and the elusive leopard.

In the afternoon, muster your energy for further exploration of the Southern Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth. Here, witness tree-climbing lions, especially during the hotter hours of the day, as they rest atop fig trees. Encounter herds of buffaloes, elephants, topi antelopes, and more. Return for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day for Life changing event; Gorilla Tracking

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters with a packed lunch for a briefing on guidelines while with gorillas. The tracking duration ranges from 2-9 hours, depending on their movements. The journey involves navigating steep, densely forested hills until encountering the gorillas hidden in the vegetation. Enjoy 1 hour of observation and photography with these majestic apes.

In the evening, unwind at the lodge or take a cultural walk to nearby Batwa communities to explore their cultures. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge.

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

Start your day with breakfast and journey through Kabale in the Kigezi region, often referred to as the 'Switzerland of Africa,' featuring terraced cultivated hills. Explore the Bakiga cultural museum before connecting to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest among Ugandan National Parks. Anticipate a big game drive en route as you head to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy an evening game drive before sunset, spotting beautiful impalas, elands, topi, various antelopes, buffaloes, zebras, and more. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Arcadia Cottages.

Departure

Based on your flight schedule, undergo a COVID-19 test. Relax at your hotel until results are ready, then transfer to the airport.