Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Meet and transfer to your hotel for overnight rest and safari briefing
Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Day 2: Shoebill Tracking – Mabamba Swamp
Early morning transfer to Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria for a guided canoe excursion in search of the rare shoebill stork — one of Africa’s most sought-after birds. Morning light provides excellent photography conditions. Return to Entebbe for overnight
Destination: Mabamba Swamp
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Scenic drive west through tea plantations and crater lakes toward Kibale Forest — often called the primate capital of East Africa.
Destination: Kibale
Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. Observe dynamic chimp troops in their natural rainforest habitat. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Destination: Kibale | Queen Elizabeth N.P
Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness Lodge
Day 5: Wildlife Safari & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Early morning wildlife search in the Kasenyi plains for lions, elephants, buffalo, and antelope.
Mid-morning boat safari along the Kazinga Channel — famous for dense concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife. Optional golden-hour wildlife drive in the evening
Destination: Queen Elizabeth N.P
Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness Lodge
Day 6: Kyambura Gorge Chimps – Transfer to Bwindi (Rushaga)
Early morning chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, a dramatic forested ravine within Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Rushaga sector)
Destination: Rushaga
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge (or similar)
Day 7: First Gorilla Trek – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Full-day gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family — an unforgettable and intimate wildlife encounter.
Destination: Rushaga
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge (or similar)
Day 8: Second Gorilla Trek – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your second gorilla trekking experience in a different ecosystem at the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.
Destination: Mgahinga N.P
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro (or similar)
Day 9: Golden Monkey Trekking – Mgahinga
Morning golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Mgahinga. These rare primates are fast-moving and vibrant, offering exciting viewing opportunities. Afternoon at leisure or optional community visit
Destination: Mgahinga N.P
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro (or similar)
Day 10: Fly Kisoro – Entebbe
Scenic 1–2 hour domestic flight from Kisoro back to Entebbe, dramatically reducing travel time compared to overland driving.
Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: No accommodation
