Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Depart for Uganda’s largest national park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking.

Continue to Murchison Falls where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge creating a spectacular waterfall.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the River Nile to the base of the falls with opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Travel through scenic countryside and tea plantations towards Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa.

Accommodation: Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Swamp Walk

Track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and enjoy close encounters with these fascinating primates.

Later, visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk rich in birds and monkeys.

Accommodation: Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the scenic crater lakes region.

Enjoy an evening game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, and antelopes.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel through scenic highlands to Bwindi Forest, home to endangered mountain gorillas.

Enjoy spectacular views of terraced hills and local villages along the way.

Accommodation: Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife encounters with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Spend one magical hour observing a habituated gorilla family deep within the rainforest.

Accommodation: Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Cross to Rwanda – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, cross into Rwanda and continue to Volcanoes National Park, famous for gorillas, golden monkeys, and volcanic scenery.

Relax at your lodge surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Golden Monkey Tracking & Cultural Experience

Track the playful golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park before visiting local cultural communities to learn about traditional Rwandan heritage.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Transfer to Gisenyi & Cross into Congo

Travel to the border town of Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu before crossing into the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Proceed to your lodge near Virunga National Park.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park

Enjoy another unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest national park.

Virunga offers stunning volcanic scenery and exceptional biodiversity.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Lake Kivu Relaxation & Return to Rwanda

Return to Rwanda and spend time relaxing along the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu.

Enjoy optional water activities or simply relax by the lakeside.

Accommodation: Lakeside Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Kigali City Tour & Departure

Transfer to Kigali for a short city tour including local markets, craft centers, and historical sites before airport transfer for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Safari Highlights

• Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Congo
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
• Wildlife safaris in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Kazinga Channel and Nile River boat cruises
• Golden monkey tracking in Rwanda
• Visit Lake Kivu
• Cultural experiences across three countries
• Scenic landscapes, volcanoes, forests, and lakes

Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla trekking permits (Uganda & Congo)
• Golden monkey tracking permit
• Chimpanzee tracking permit
• All park entrance fees
• Accommodation throughout the safari
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Boat cruises as mentioned
• Meals as indicated in itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during safari
• Airport transfers

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities not mentioned
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs