Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Upon arrival, you are welcomed and begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive reveals changing landscapes, local villages, and distant hills. Arrive at your lodge overlooking the Nile River, where you relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the exciting wildlife experiences awaiting you tomorrow.

Day 2: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari

Start the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah plains, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile River toward the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife along the riverbanks.

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, traveling through scenic countryside dotted with tea plantations and crater lakes. Arrive at your lodge near the forest and spend the evening relaxing. The surrounding rainforest atmosphere offers a peaceful contrast to the the open savannah explored earlier.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Nature Walk

Head into Kibale Forest with experienced guides to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, groom, and communicate in the treetops. Later, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided walk, known for colorful birds, monkeys, and meaningful community-led conservation tourism initiatives.

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of crater lakes and rolling hills along the way. After arriving at your lodge, relax before an evening game drive. The park’s diverse habitats support elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators roaming the golden savannah plains.

Day 6: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin with a morning game drive to catch predators and grazers during their most active hours. Return for lunch before an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This waterway attracts dense concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and spectacular birdlife along its shores.

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi and Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast, travel through the scenic Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions often seen in fig trees. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a pre-trek briefing before entering the rainforest. Spend one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family, observing their behavior and social interactions.

Day 8: Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast surrounded by the misty forest atmosphere before beginning your return journey. Travel through beautiful highland scenery with stopovers along the way. You are dropped off at the airport or your hotel, marking the end of an incredible safari filled with wildlife and gorilla encounters.