Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on flight TBA, you will be met by a Great Lakes Safaris’ representative and transferred to Entebbe, check in at your guest house.
Overnight at Karibu Guest House – Standard Room (B-B)
Karibu is a boutique hotel set in a former presidential residence. Catering to a small number of guests at any one time, it offers a high level of personalized service, quality food, 24-hour reception, a relaxing swimming pool, and a comfortable sleep. Whether your visit to Entebbe is for business or pleasure, you’ll feel at home while at Karibu.
Today we will depart for the most beautiful protected area in Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park. En route, we will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to the only wild rhinos in Uganda. The reserve was created to reintroduce rhinos to the country, which had been extinct since 1982. Together with a guide, you will track the rhinos and observe them at a close and safe distance. After lunch at the sanctuary, we continue to Murchison Falls and drive deeper into the park to the falls for a stunning view of one of Uganda’s most iconic sights. If time allows, we’ll visit the Top of the Falls for your first look at the powerful cascade.
Dinner and Overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge – Cottage (B-L-D)
Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest protected area, divided by the mighty Nile River. The southern sector features lush woodlands, rich in birdlife and forest species, while the north is an open savannah with scattered trees, teeming with giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo. The Nile itself is alive with hippos, crocodiles, and diverse waterbirds. It’s an incredible introduction to Uganda’s biodiversity.
After an early breakfast, embark on a game drive across the northern bank of the Nile. Keep an eye out for Rothschild giraffes, elephants, lions, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribis, and various savannah birds. If lucky, you may spot the elusive leopard. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls, getting up close with hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and waterbirds. End the day with a visit to the top of Murchison Falls for dramatic views of the powerful torrent squeezing through a narrow gorge.
Dinner and Overnight at Twiga Safari Lodge – Cottage (B-L-D)
Twiga Safari Lodge provides a peaceful setting with comfortable cottages. You’ll enjoy wildlife sightings from your lodge as monkeys and birds roam the grounds, and animals graze along the riverbanks at night.
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive south via Hoima towards Fort Portal, through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, and traditional homesteads. Stop along the way for lunch and enjoy scenic views of the Albertine Rift Valley and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Upon arrival in Kibale, check in at your lodge located near the forest, home to a variety of primates including the famous chimpanzees.
Dinner and Overnight at Turaco Treetops – Luxury Room (B-L-D)
Turaco Treetops offers forest-edge lodging designed for comfort and relaxation. Expect lush surroundings, birdsong, and attentive service in one of Uganda’s best locations for primate tracking.
Start the day with a briefing before heading into the forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. Kibale is home to over 1,500 chimps and boasts one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa. You’ll have a chance to observe these intelligent creatures up close in their natural habitat.
After lunch, visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. This community-run eco-project is rich in biodiversity and an excellent place to spot birds, monkeys, and other forest wildlife.
Overnight at Turaco Treetops – Luxury Room (B-L-D)
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, pass through the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and rural villages. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and later embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, known for lion sightings and large herds of Uganda kob.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge – Standard Room (B-L-D)
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most diverse and beautiful protected areas, boasting savannah, forests, and crater lakes filled with wildlife and over 600 species of birds.
Start your morning with a game drive through the park’s rich savannah landscape. Look out for elephants, lions, buffalo, hyenas, and more.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This channel is a magnet for wildlife, with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless bird species lining its shores.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge – Standard Room (B-L-D)
After breakfast, drive through the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its population of tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive in search of these unique predators lounging in fig trees.
Continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge, nestled in the forest near the starting point for gorilla trekking.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge – Luxury Room (B-L-D)
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the gorilla trek. Hike through the dense forest with experienced rangers to track a habituated group of mountain gorillas. Once found, you will spend one magical hour in their presence, observing and photographing their behavior in the wild.
This experience is considered one of the most profound and moving wildlife encounters on earth.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge – Luxury Room (B-L-D)
Today, depart Bwindi for the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “Switzerland of Africa” for its terraced hills and over 20 islands. On arrival, check in and enjoy the peaceful setting. Optional activities include canoeing, bird watching, or a visit to local communities.
Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort – Standard Room (B-L-D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe (flight cost not included) or opt for a scenic road transfer back to Entebbe. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to explore Entebbe or relax before your onward international departure.
Dayroom use at Karibu Guest House may be arranged (subject to availability) – (B)
Early start of the day as we go for a nature walk guided by a ranger. After breakfast we transfer to Entebbe, connect with your flight back home.
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