Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Mabamba

Day 2: Birding at Mabamba Swamp

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale – Bigodi Wetlands

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

Day 5: Birdwatching in Kibale

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Game Drives & Birding in Queen Elizabeth

Day 8: Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi – Batwa Community Visit

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day 11: Optional Second Gorilla Trek or Cultural Activities

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 13: Birding & Game Drive in Lake Mburo

Day 14: Transfer to Murchison Falls

Day 15: Game Drives & Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls

Day 16: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Kidepo Valley

Day 17: Game Drives in Kidepo Valley

Day 18: Cultural Visits in Kidepo

Day 19: Transfer to Mount Rwenzori

Day 20: Birding in Rwenzori Mountains

Day 21: Return to Entebbe – Departure

• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your guide.

• Transfer to Mabamba Swamp for your first birding experience.

• Evening at leisure at your lodge.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Full-day birdwatching excursion at Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places to spot the elusive Shoebill stork.

• Discover other fascinating bird species like papyrus gonolek, blue-headed coucal, and more.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• • After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park (5-6 hours).

  • Visit the Bigodi Wetlands for an afternoon birdwatching walk.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
• Spend 1 hour with the chimpanzees, observing their social behavior.
• Afternoon birding session in the forest.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

   

• Enjoy a full day of birding in Kibale Forest, home to over 300 bird species.
• Keep an eye out for species like the African grey parrot and green-breasted pitta.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3-4 hours).
• Check in at your lodge and relax.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, and lions.

• Afternoon birding session in the park, spotting species like the African fish eagle, crested crane, and yellow-billed stork.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Morning boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
• Continue birding along the shores and in the surrounding forests.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (4-5 hours).

• Visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle.

• Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge in Bwindi.

• Early morning briefing before embarking on your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi.
• Spend 1 hour with the gorillas, observing their behavior.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Choose a second gorilla trek (additional permit required) or enjoy cultural experiences.

• Options include visiting nearby villages, learning about local customs, or exploring scenic hiking trails.

• Farewell dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

   

• After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park (5-6 hours).

• Check in at your lodge and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Early morning birding session to spot species like the white-winged warbler and red-faced barbet.
• Afternoon game drive to see zebras, impalas, and buffaloes.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (6-7 hours).

• Check in at your lodge and enjoy the surroundings.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in Murchison Falls, known for its large populations of elephants, giraffes, and lions.
• Afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see rhinos.
• Continue your journey to Kidepo Valley National Park (approximately 8 hours).
• Check in at your lodge.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Early morning game drive through Kidepo Valley National Park to spot wildlife like cheetahs, lions, and giraffes.

• Afternoon game drive or optional cultural experiences with local communities.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Spend the day visiting local communities in Kidepo Valley, experiencing traditional cultural dances, and learning about the life of the indigenous tribes.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Drive to Mount Rwenzori (approximately 8 hours).

• Check in at your lodge and relax.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

• Full-day birdwatching experience in the Rwenzori Mountains, home to species like the Rwenzori turaco and alpine chat.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

   

• After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe (6-7 hours).
• Visit Ngamba Island for chimpanzee viewing if time permits.
• Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

   

Includes:

• 20 nights in luxury lodges and tented camps across Uganda (2 nights in Kibale, 2 nights in Queen Elizabeth, 3 nights in Bwindi, 2 nights in Lake Mburo, 3 nights in Murchison Falls, 2 nights in Kidepo, 2 nights in Mount Rwenzori)
• Gorilla trekking permit (1 per person)

• Chimpanzee trekking permit (1 per person)

• All meals and select drinks

• Guided game drives, birdwatching excursions, and boat cruises

• Park entrance fees and conservation fees

• Transfers throughout the safari

• Cultural visits and community experiences