Overview
Step into the heart of Uganda on this unforgettable 11-day journey, where the golden savannah meets the emerald rainforest. From Murchison Falls to Bwindi, this adventure takes you through Uganda’s iconic landscapes and wildlife havens. The trip includes game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, scenic boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel, a search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, time at Lake Bunyonyi, and a visit to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, you’ll meet local communities, learn about traditional ways of life, and have the chance to volunteer at a school supporting orphans and vulnerable children. The itinerary runs from arrival in Entebbe through return to Entebbe on Day 11.
Itinerary
Arrival and transfer to hotel in Entebbe.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your Amatsiko Tours guide, and transfer to your first accommodation. Enjoy initial views of Uganda and Lake Victoria. Accommodation: Hotel Seven Ssonsea.
Track rhinos at Ziwa and travel to Murchison Falls National Park.
Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided bush walk rhino tracking, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park and, if time allows, visit the Top of the Falls. Wildlife viewing may include elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and leopard. Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Morning game drive and afternoon boat safari on the Victoria Nile.
Take a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, then a boat safari along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Spot hippos, crocodiles, birdlife, and hike to the top of the falls. Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Scenic drive to Kibale Forest with optional community walk.
Travel south to Kibale Forest National Park through tea plantations and rolling hills. Optional guided community walk in the afternoon. Kibale is home to 13 primate species. Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp.
Chimpanzee tracking and visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest with one hour for standard tracking, or upgrade to the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience for up to four hours. Explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and optionally visit crater lakes, local families, or take a night walk. Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp.
Drive across the Equator and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the Equator. In the afternoon, go on a game drive to look for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and leopard. Accommodation: Baboon Safari Lodge.
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Start with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, then take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Transfer to Ishasha for overnight stay. Accommodation: Topi Lodge.
Early game drive in Ishasha and transfer to Bwindi.
Look for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, then continue through villages and rolling hills to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to mountain gorillas. Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.
Join a ranger briefing and trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to spend one hour with a gorilla family. Afterward, travel to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and swimming. Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort.
Visit Amatsiko Preparatory School and continue to Lake Mburo National Park.
Spend the morning at Amatsiko Preparatory School supporting orphans and vulnerable children through classroom interaction and activities. Then travel to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game drive. Accommodation: Eagles Nest.
Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo and return to Entebbe.
Take an early guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park, then return to Entebbe with lunch en route and a final stop at the Equator.
Useful Information
- Passports are mentioned as important documents to keep secure. Visas are listed under personal items and the footer includes links for visa information, but no specific document requirement is explicitly stated beyond passports and visas.
- Price from $3400 USD. Meals: Full Board & Drinking water. Best time: All Year Around. Gorilla Trekking requires moderate physical fitness. Permits are limited and must be booked in advance. The trip can be customized; sample itineraries are adjustable to preferences.
