Overview
Experience the best of Uganda on this refined 8-day journey. Your adventure begins in Entebbe before exploring the majestic Murchison Falls and the savanna of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy intimate chimpanzee trekking and the rare privilege of gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Staying in elegant lodges with expert guiding, you will enjoy a seamless and unhurried immersion into one of the continent's most iconic wilderness regions, concluding with a scenic flight back to the capital.
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival in Entebbe, your guide will escort you to your hotel for a relaxing start to your journey. Depending on your schedule, you might explore the city's highlights or enjoy dinner at a local favorite. For a more scenic introduction, you can opt for a tranquil sunset cruise on Lake Victoria or a guided tour of the Mabamba Swamp to search for the elusive shoebill stork. These optional activities offer a sophisticated and unhurried way to begin your Ugandan adventure.
Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No.5 Boutique Hotel
Luxury hotel located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
Meals at own expense
Drinks not included
Day 2
Fly to Murchison Falls National Park
Today, you’ll journey to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest wilderness. This leg is typically a scenic drive with lunch served en route, though an optional flight upgrade is available for a swifter arrival. You’ll settle into the elegant Nile Safari Lodge for a refined evening. Your time here is flexible, with optional adventures such as a walk to the thundering summit, allowing you to experience the Nile’s power at your own unhurried pace.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Nile Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park
Begin your day with a morning safari across the open savanna to spot lions, leopards, and elephants amidst a vibrant array of avian life. Afterward, visit the summit of Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces its way through a narrow seven-meter gap in a spectacular display of natural power. Following a relaxed breakfast, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise toward the base of the falls. This unhurried journey along the river offers a sophisticated and unique perspective of one of Africa’s most iconic waterways.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Nile Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 4
Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ugandan countryside as you transfer from Murchison Falls to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park, Uganda’s most diverse, stretches from the crater-dotted foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains to the Ishasha River. The landscape includes savannas, wetlands, and lowland forests, providing a spectacular backdrop for your evening game drive. This unhurried transition allows you to soak in the stunning natural beauty as you move between world-class safari destinations.
Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 5
Chimp Trekking and Kazinga Channel
After a refined breakfast, descend into the verdant Kyambura Gorge for a guided chimpanzee trek. This lush ecosystem offers a spectacular setting to observe habituated chimps in their natural habitat during an intimate one-hour encounter. In the afternoon, enjoy a tranquil boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Renowned for its immense biodiversity, the channel provides a front-row seat to witness elephants, hippos, and vibrant birdlife gathered where the savannah meets the water.
Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 6
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning, journey toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En route, enjoy a game drive through the Ishasha sector, famed for its rare tree-climbing lions. Your experience also includes a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, providing a unique vantage point for hippos and lakeside elephants. As you enter Bwindi’s ancient canopy, you’ll discover a sanctuary not only for mountain gorillas but also for chimpanzees, diverse primates, and endemic birdlife in a truly timeless setting.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bwindi Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning you will get up very early for gorilla trekking. Trekking the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours and is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the gorillas.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bwindi Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 8
Return to Entebbe
This morning you fly back to Entebbe to enjoy beautiful aerial views of southern Uganda, the hills are thick with vegetation. You'll arrive at the airport to connect with your international flights home.
Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
End of tour
Included
Park fees
(For non-residents)
Gorilla permits
(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits
(One per person, non-resident)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(No tip expected)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
