ARRIVE AT ENTEBBE AIRPORT
You will be picked up from Entebbe Airport. Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will go through a standard clearance process. Once you’ve completed this, you will meet your assigned professional tour driver-guide from Tierra, who will warmly welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. After that, you will be taken to your first accommodation, a lovely forest lodge in Entebbe. You can check in and take some time to relax, recover from jet lag, and adjust to the time difference.
ENTEBBE - MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you'll head to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest, renowned for Budongo Forest and its diverse wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and elephants, as well as bird species like the shoebill. On the way, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see a rhino, one of the Big Five. Until 30 years ago, both Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls were home to rhinos, but poaching during Idi Amin's era caused their extinction. Once at Murchison Falls, you'll drive to the top for breathtaking views of Murchison and Uhuru Falls, perfect for photos.
MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and stay at Nile Safari Lodge, a luxurious and tranquil retreat along the banks of the River Nile in Uganda. After breakfast, we'll visit this elegant lodge, which features eight private bandas, each offering a comfortable home away from home. Nile Safari Lodge offers exciting activities such as game drives, chimp trekking, brunch at Murchison Falls, and sunset cruises on the Nile, allowing guests to connect with nature and experience local culture.
MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK - KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, our guide will pick you up for a transfer to Kibale National Park. The scenic drive through rolling hills and lush tea plantations is truly breathtaking. Kibale is renowned for its diverse primate population, including around 1,500 chimpanzees spread across at least a dozen communities, four of which are habituated to humans. The park is also home to elephants, antelopes, various bird species, and crater lakes, with 80% of its area covered by evergreen forests, swamps, and grasslands. Upon arrival, you'll check in to your accommodation and relax as your day comes to a close.
KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you'll head to Kanyancu Visitor Center in Kibale National Park to check in for chimpanzee tracking by 7:45 am. Kibale is home to the highest number of primate species worldwide, including around 5,000 wild chimpanzees. With experienced rangers, you'll observe these playful apes for up to an hour during your 1-3 hour trek. After the forest walk, you'll be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's second-largest park, where you'll check in at your lodge for the night.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive where you may spot lions, leopards, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, and cape buffaloes. In the afternoon, relax on a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, which links Lakes George and Edward. The wildlife, including giant hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and a variety of birds, will captivate you as you cruise along the shores. Keep your camera ready to capture the stunning birdlife. This boat safari will be a highlight of your tour. Later, proceed to River Station Lodge for an overnight stay and dinner.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, you'll head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, located on the edge of the Rift Valley. The park is known for its mist-covered hills and is home to one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which has existed for over 25,000 years and hosts nearly 400 plant species. More famously, it shelters about 459 mountain gorillas, roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups that can be tracked. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the landscape, banana plantations, and the Kigezi terraces.
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Experience the ancient beauty of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. Journey into the misty hillsides, home to nearly half of the world's mountain gorilla population. Guided by our experienced team, explore the dense rainforest and witness the diverse wildlife. Spend time observing the gorillas' behaviors and create lasting memories.
Following a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will have time to check in for your onward journey and board your flight home. Your final meals include breakfast and lunch.
