Day 1: Shoebill Search & Ziwa Rhinos – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your journey begins with an early pick-up from Entebbe or any accommodation of your choice. Head to Mabamba Swamp, a birding haven on the shores of Lake Victoria, to search for the rare shoebill on a guided canoe excursion.
After shoebill search continue north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided on-foot tracking experience with the only wild rhinos in Uganda. After lunch, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in time for dinner and relaxation at your lodge.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park

Start your day with a sunrise game drive in the park’s northern sector, known for sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Optional hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse savannah reserve. Pass through traditional villages and enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains en route.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon. Relax with dinner and a peaceful evening as you prepare for the next day’s adventures.
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge |afternoon boat cruise & Evening Game Drive

Head to the valley of apes, Kyambura Gorge for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience in a stunning forested ravine. Spend time observing these intelligent primates in their natural environment. Later, proceed with a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga channel that connects 2 lakes of Edward and George. Have a classy animal encounter like the crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, lots of bird species and lots of hippos. Enjoy a classic evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains after your boat cruise, a great place to spot lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and elephants against the backdrop of crater lakes.
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Ishasha Sector Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi (Buhoma)

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Enjoy a game drive in this less-visited region and look out for buffaloes, topis, and elephants.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via Buhoma, arriving in time for a relaxed evening.
Accommodation: Haven Lodge Buhoma or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today is the highlight of your safari! After a briefing at park headquarters, set off into the rainforest for an unforgettable mountain gorilla tracking experience. Spend up to one hour with a habituated gorilla family, observing their behavior and interactions.
In the afternoon, transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known for its birdlife and serene beauty. Optional island tour in the evening.
Accommodation: BirdNest @ Bunyonyi or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Return to Kampala or Entebbe – End of Safari

Enjoy a relaxed morning and scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping for lunch and photo breaks along the way. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch