Tailor-Made Uganda Safaris

Following an early morning breakfast, depart to Murchison Falls National Park (commonly known as Kabalega National Park) with a visit to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary en-route for a white rhino walk. After the walk, have lunch and continue to Murchison Falls to visit the “Top of the Falls” to view the most powerful waterfalls and witness the sights and sounds of the Nile roaring through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Twiga safari lodge or Pakuba Safari lodge or Gipiri lodge or Tilenga Safari lodge (Half Board, Lunch en-route).

Spend the whole day exploring the vast lowlands and vegetation of Murchison Falls Conservation Area. Start early with a game drive before breakfast, enjoy a bush breakfast, and return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Murchison Falls National Park covers ~5,240 sq km, bisected by the River Nile, hosting over 450 bird species and 76 mammal species including large herds of elephants, buffaloes, lions, and leopards.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Twiga safari lodge or Pakuba Safari lodge or Gipiri lodge or Tilenga Safari lodge (Half Board, Lunch en-route).

Embark on a long day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal town through verdant countryside and traditional homesteads along the Albertine rift escarpments. Enjoy a scenic drive in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon (Rwenzori Mountains) with traditional lunch en-route.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Kibale Guest Cottages or Isunga lodge or Chimpanzee Forest lodge (Half Board, lunch en-route).

After early breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Tourist Centre to track chimpanzees in Kibale tropical forest with Uganda Ranger Guides (~90% viewing chance, 2–5 hours trek with 1 hour interaction). Kibale is home to 13 primate species. Plant a tree to offset carbon footprint, and if time permits, explore the Bigodi Community trail. Afternoon scenic drive through the crater region to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Ihamba Lakeside Safari lodge or Marafiki Safari lodge or Aardvark Safari lodge (Full Board).

Early morning wake-up with box breakfast and packed lunch for a morning game drive in Kasenyi in search of early risers (hippos, elephants, lions, leopards). Mid-morning boat excursion along Kazinga Channel. Afternoon transfer to Ishasha sector in south QENP for relaxation or optional evening game drive.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Ishasha Jungle Lodge or Embogo Lodge or Enjojo Lodge or Topi lodge (Full Board).

Morning photographic game drive through Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions and big cat attractions. After lunch at the lodge or en-route, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Ichumbi lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Agandi lodge or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).

Head to the park briefing point with packed lunch, hiking boots, rain jacket, and water. Join a group of up to 8 travelers guided by UWA ranger guides to trek mountain gorillas (95% viewing chance, 2–5 hours trek with 1 hour of close observation). Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage site harboring nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight at Ichumbi lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Agandi lodge or Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).

Take a scenic drive back to Entebbe with a coffee & craft stopover and local lunch en-route at the Equator line. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your evening flight or optional overnight stay at Boma Guest House / Cycad Guest House.

Depart Entebbe for Murchison Falls NP. En-route stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot white rhino tracking. After lunch, drive to top of Murchison Falls.
Accommodation: Twiga safari lodge / Pakuba Safari lodge / Gipiri lodge / Tilenga Safari lodge (Half Board).

Morning game drive in northern Murchison savanna followed by bush breakfast. Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls to view hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Accommodation: Twiga safari lodge / Pakuba Safari lodge / Gipiri lodge / Tilenga Safari lodge (Half Board).

Scenic drive along Albertine Rift Valley via Hoima to Fort Portal with views of Rwenzori Mountains. Traditional lunch en-route.
Accommodation: Kibale Guest Cottages / Isunga lodge / Chimpanzee Forest lodge (Half Board).

Morning chimpanzee tracking at Kanyanchu. Enjoy a traditional community lunch, participate in a Tree Planting initiative, and embark on the Bigodi Community Trail to observe human-wildlife co-existence.
Accommodation: Kibale Guest Cottages / Isunga lodge / Chimpanzee Forest lodge (Half Board).

Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP via crater lakes. In the afternoon, visit Kasoga Community in Hamukungu Fishing Village on Lake George for canoeing, birding, and cultural interaction.
Accommodation: Ihamba Lakeside Safari lodge / Marafiki Safari lodge / Aardvark Safari lodge (Full Board).

Dawn game drive in Kasenyi plain with bush breakfast. Mid-morning safari boat cruise along Kazinga Channel. Afternoon transfer to Ishasha sector.
Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle Lodge / Embogo Lodge / Enjojo Lodge / Topi lodge (Full Board).

Early morning game drive in Ishasha looking for tree-climbing lions. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ichumbi lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Agandi lodge / Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).

Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi (2–5 hours, 1 hr with gorillas). Evening optional traditional culinary cooking lessons or local community trail.
Accommodation: Ichumbi lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Agandi lodge / Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).

Scenic return drive to Entebbe with Equator landmark stop, local lunch, and craft shopping before your evening departure flight.

Visit Kabaka's Palace in Mengo (built 1885), Nakasero Market (est. 1895), enjoy local lunch, and visit Bahai Temple (oldest on African continent, built 1958).
Accommodation: Acacia lodge / Boma Guest House / Cycad Guest House (Bed & Breakfast).

Drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino walking. Proceed to top of Murchison Falls.
Accommodation: Twiga safari lodge / Pakuba Safari lodge / Gipiri lodge / Tilenga Safari lodge (Half Board).

Morning game drive, bush breakfast, and afternoon boat cruise on the River Nile.
Accommodation: Twiga safari lodge / Pakuba Safari lodge / Gipiri lodge / Tilenga Safari lodge (Half Board).

Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest (~600 chimps, largest mahogany forest in East Africa). Drive to Bugoma Forest with optional village walk in Nyakafunjo to see traditional beekeeping and local gin distillation.
Accommodation: Bugoma Jungle Lodge / Kikonko lodge (Half Board).

Morning nature walk in Bugoma in search of endemic Ugandan Mangabeys. Tree planting initiative, followed by scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth NP with lunch in Fort Portal.
Accommodation: Ihamba Lakeside Safari lodge / Marafiki Safari lodge / Aardvark Safari lodge (Full Board).

Dawn Kasenyi game drive with bush breakfast, mid-morning boat excursion along Kazinga Channel, afternoon transfer to Ishasha sector.
Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle Lodge / Embogo Lodge / Enjojo Lodge / Topi lodge (Full Board).

Final savanna game drive in Ishasha looking for big cats before driving into the rainforest highlands of Bwindi.
Accommodation: Ichumbi lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Agandi lodge / Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).

Full day dedicated to Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Accommodation: Ichumbi lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Agandi lodge / Noel’s Cottage Buhoma (Half Board).

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park (370 sq km). Afternoon game drive and sundowner guided nature walking safari among zebras, impalas, and elands.
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages lodge / Rwakobo Rock lodge / Hyena Hill lodge (Half Board).

Morning drive back to Entebbe with Equator coffee/craft stop and local lunch before transfer to Entebbe Airport.