Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short tour around Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Lake Victoria shores.

Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meal Plan: Dinner

Depart early and head north to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a walking safari to track white rhinos. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls and hike to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile dramatically crashes through a narrow gorge.

Travel Time: ~6-7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge in or near Murchison Falls
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a morning game drive on the northern bank of the park, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and many antelope species. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls. This is perfect for spotting hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds.

Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive southwards through scenic villages and tea plantations to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa. En route, enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains and crater lakes near Fort Portal.

Travel Time: ~6-7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start your day with an exciting chimpanzee tracking excursion in Kibale Forest National Park, home to over 1,500 chimpanzees. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided walk and birdwatching experience. You may spot red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and the Great Blue Turaco.

Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through lush countryside and the Rwenzori ranges. Arrive in time for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi sector, known for lions, elephants, kobs, and buffaloes.

Travel Time: ~3 hours
Accommodation: Safari lodge near the park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rise early for a sunrise game drive to catch predators in action. After lunch, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s densest concentrations of hippos and a birding paradise. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, and numerous waterbirds.

Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, unique to this region of Uganda. Game drives here may also reveal topis, buffaloes, and large herds of elephants.

Accommodation: Lodge in Ishasha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a morning game drive, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Arrive in the misty, forested mountains and relax at your lodge as you prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure.

Travel Time: ~4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The highlight of your safari! Head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting out into the forest. Once you find a habituated gorilla family, spend up to one magical hour observing them. This is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.

Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful and serene lakes. Dotted with over 20 islands, it’s the perfect place to relax after the intense trekking. Optional activities include canoeing, island visits, or a community walk.

Travel Time: ~2-3 hours
Accommodation: Lakeside lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a leisurely morning, proceed to the Rwanda border and continue to Volcanoes National Park, the Rwandan counterpart of Bwindi, known for its gorillas and golden monkeys. Enjoy the views of the Virunga Volcanoes on arrival.

Travel Time: ~4-5 hours (including border crossing)
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, track the rare golden monkeys, known for their playful behavior and beautiful golden coats. In the afternoon, visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village to experience Rwanda’s rich traditions, dance, and crafts.

Accommodation: Same lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Kigali, Rwanda’s clean and vibrant capital. Take a city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and craft shops. Learn about Rwanda’s powerful journey of resilience and development.

Travel Time: ~2-3 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Kigali
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your international flight back home. This marks the end of your incredible 15-day Uganda–Rwanda adventure!

Meal Plan: Breakfast