Assuming arrival in Entebbe/Kampala the day before, your adventure begins with a drive to Jinja/Kayunga for thrilling white water rafting on the Nile River. Choose from Grade 3 to Grade 5 rapids for a safe, fun, and exhilarating experience. Enjoy local fish delicacies and golden beer from nearby breweries after the activity.

After rafting, return to Kampala and relax at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, preparing for the next day’s primate and wildlife adventures.

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Kampala

Depart Kampala and head north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. Observe these endangered rhinos as they graze, use their horns, and interact with their natural habitat—perfect for photography and wildlife enthusiasts.

After this unique encounter, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving at Fort Murchison for overnight stay and relaxation, preparing for the next day’s safari adventures.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drives & Nile Boat Cruise

Explore the wildlife-rich Murchison Falls National Park, starting with a morning game drive on the northern circuit. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, leopards, and a variety of birds including Secretary Birds, Eagles, and Bee-Eaters across the rolling savannah plains.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, witnessing the mighty waters thundering through a 7-meter gorge. Conclude the day with a hike to the top of the falls for breathtaking panoramic views.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison

Depart Murchison Falls National Park and travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the scenic drive through the Rift Valley escarpments, crater lakes, and traditional Ugandan villages. Keep an eye out for birds and wildlife along the way, making the journey part of your safari adventure.

Arrive at The Bush Lodge for overnight stay and relaxation, preparing for the next day’s chimpanzee tracking and game drives.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hyenas, warthogs, and many other savannah species. Track lions in the Kasenyi Plains to increase your chances of seeing these elusive big cats.

In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a 36 km waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. Observe hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and warthogs along the banks while soaking in the park’s stunning scenery.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge

Start the day with chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, observing these intelligent and sociable primates, as well as other species like Colobus monkeys, Mangabeys, birds, butterflies, and diverse forest flora. Witness fascinating primate behaviors, including tool use and social interactions, for an educational and unforgettable wildlife experience.

After the trek, enjoy lunch before transferring to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive at your lodge and relax, preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman Lodge

Begin the day with a briefing by expert rangers before trekking into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of the majestic mountain gorillas. Trekking time varies depending on the gorillas’ location and feeding patterns.

Once located, spend an unforgettable hour observing the gorillas up close—watch them feed, play, and interact with their young. Experience the remarkable human-like behaviors of these gentle giants and capture memorable photographs.

After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman Lodge

After breakfast and check-out, travel from Bwindi to Entebbe, enjoying Uganda’s scenic countryside, including rolling hills, banana plantations, and grazing Ankole cattle.

Stop at the Equator line for photos and fun demonstrations of water swirling in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. Browse curio and souvenir shops along the way for authentic Ugandan crafts before arriving at Entebbe Airport for your departure flight.

Highlights: Scenic drive, Equator visit, souvenir shopping, end of safari