Experience the ultimate Ugandan adventure with this 10-day safari that takes you through the country’s most iconic wildlife parks, pristine forests, scenic lakes, and the adventure capital, Jinja. Encounter the Big 5, walk with chimpanzees, trek majestic gorillas, relax at Lake Bunyonyi, and visit the Source of the Nile.
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and meet your professional safari guide.
Transfer to your hotel in Entebbe.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a leisurely walk in Entebbe Botanical Gardens or explore the town.
Accommodation: 2 Friends Guesthouse or Cassia Lodge (full board).
Experience: Ease into Uganda’s hospitality, relax after your flight, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Depart Entebbe early, heading north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Participate in a guided rhino tracking walk to spot Uganda’s rare white rhinos.
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Evening game drive, spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Highlight: Witness your first taste of Uganda’s incredible wildlife while tracking rhinos and exploring the park’s savannah landscapes.
Morning game drive to track the Big 5 and other wildlife.
Afternoon boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
Optional short hike to the top of Murchison Falls for panoramic views of the Nile crashing through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Experience: A full day of wildlife and spectacular scenery; see predators and prey on land and aquatic species on the Nile.
Transfer to Budongo Forest, one of Uganda’s largest forest reserves.
Guided chimpanzee trekking, observing chimps in their natural habitat. Spot monkeys, birds, and other wildlife along the forest trails.
After trekking, drive to Masindi for overnight.
Accommodation: Kabalega Safari Lodge, Masindi.
Highlight: Get close to Uganda’s playful chimpanzees and experience the biodiversity of Budongo Forest.
Scenic drive south through Uganda’s picturesque Albertine Rift Valley, passing rolling hills and tea plantations.
Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its wildlife diversity.
Evening at leisure or optional sundowner activity.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge.
Experience: Enter one of Uganda’s most iconic parks, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, and over 600 bird species.
Early morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains, spotting predators and plains wildlife.
Afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, viewing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and buffalo congregating at the water.
After the cruise, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the home of endangered mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Lodge or Bakiga Lodge.
Highlight: Witness large concentrations of wildlife along the Kazinga Channel and enjoy a scenic drive to the mystical Bwindi Forest.
Early morning briefing by rangers.
Embark on the gorilla trekking adventure, tracking a habituated family of gorillas in their natural forest habitat.
Witness gorillas interact, play, and feed—a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Lodge or Bakiga Lodge.
Experience: The ultimate wildlife encounter in Africa: gorilla trekking is unforgettable and deeply rewarding.
Scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful and serene lakes.
Optional activities: canoeing, birdwatching, or relaxation by the lake.
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Rock Resort or Arcadia Cottages.
Highlight: Enjoy peaceful lakeside views and a chance to unwind after several days of intense wildlife adventure.
Drive to Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital, located on the shores of the Nile River.
Evening relaxation at your lodge or explore the local area.
Accommodation: 2 Friends Jinja or Nile Village Hotel.
Experience: Prepare for the final adventure along the Source of the Nile while enjoying riverside scenery.
Morning boat ride to the Source of the Nile, where the world’s longest river begins its journey.
Optional short town tour of Jinja, local crafts, or souvenirs.
Afternoon transfer to Entebbe for departure.
Highlight: End your safari with a visit to the Source of the Nile, a historic and scenic landmark.
Gorilla Permit ($800)
Chimpanzee Permit (Budongo Forest)
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary visit
All park fees, game drives, and boat cruises
Mid-range full board accommodations
Professional safari guide and 4x4 Land Cruiser
Bottled water and transfers
International flights and Uganda visa ($50)
Optional adventure activities in Jinja (rafting, bungee, quad biking)
Tips and personal expenses
Price: $3,000 per person (minimum 2 person)