Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa

Mabamba Swamp - Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, the guide will greet you and transfer you to Central Inn Hotel Entebbe for a safari briefing, depending on your arrival time. If your flight lands in the morning, it is recommended to exchange your currency for Ugandan Shillings for use during your safari.

Transfer to Jinja with a stopover at Sezibwa Falls

Source of the Nile - Speke Monument - Visit the source of the mighty River Nile, where it begins its 4,000-mile journey from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a Nile launch cruise or challenge the rapids with white water rafting on the mighty Nile - guaranteed to be the wettest and wildest ride of your life! Drive to Kampala this evening and stay overnight at Nile Resort Jinja.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda Equator - After breakfast, travel to southwestern Uganda, stopping at the Equator for a coffee break and lunch in Mbarara. This is Uganda’s second-largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park is home to abundant wildlife, including gazelles, Uganda kob, warthogs, and waterbucks. Lions are often seen both inside and at the entrance to the park. Be prepared to see large numbers of hippos and elephants, and keep an eye out for a leopard basking in the sunshine. Overnight at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge.

Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

Kazinga Channel - Before sunrise, embark on a game drive to search for predators and nocturnal animals as they return to their hideouts. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, side-striped jackals, hyenas, leopards, lions, warthogs, Uganda kobs, and giant forest hogs. After lunch at 3 PM, take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see a multitude of hippos and various other animals that come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. Expect to see buffalo, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a variety of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour. Overnight at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge.

Drive to the Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions

Drive to Kisoro in the Kigezi Highlands

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Transfer to Kisoro through the beautiful terraced Kigezi Highlands and the stunning lakes of Lake Bunyonyi before encountering the Virunga volcanoes and the local people. This evening, take a walk up the Kisoro hills or relax and prepare for gorilla tracking the next day. Overnight at Mutanda Lake Resort.

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After an early morning breakfast, prepare for an encounter with the mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees - the only forest in Africa with this distinction. It also hosts five other primate species, 113 mammal species, over 200 butterflies, and 360 bird species. Gorilla tracking is unpredictable, so it’s hard to predict how many hours you will hike. The adventure of tracking gorillas in the park’s superb ecosystem will thrill adventurers. It may take 2 to 9 hours or more, and you should be prepared to walk long distances in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before encountering any gorillas. “The excitement of seeing the gorillas makes it all worthwhile!” A briefing will be given on how to interact with these gentle giants. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist!’ Overnight at Gorilla Valley Lodge.

Sabyinyo Volcano Hiking Adventure

Mount Sabinyo - Climbing the extinct volcano is done in southwestern Uganda and involves climbing three peaks. The hike to Sabyinyo takes you through muddy trails, often on wooden ladders, with expectations of patchy rain and clearing clouds as you reach the beautiful view of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. At times, the view is reduced to 10 feet. Reach the summit view, and from here, you will be able to see and stand in all three countries: Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. This hike sometimes involves walking straight up the mountain without going around it. The views and challenges of hiking Mt. Sabyinyo make it worthwhile for adventurers.

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoe Trekking

Lake Bunyonyi - After breakfast at 9:00 AM, head to Lake Bunyonyi, or ‘Place of Little Birds’. The lake lies close to the border with Rwanda and is considered one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa and one of the few places in the country where it is safe to swim (as it is bilharzia-free) and enjoy canoe trekking. The islands on the lake are perfect for relaxing, trying water sports, and immersing yourself in the natural beauty of your surroundings. The nearby hills and papyrus swamps offer many opportunities for bird watching, and the shady eucalyptus trees provide peaceful places to sit and read a book.

Transfer to Entebbe Airport or Kigali Airport

Uganda Equator - After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport, stopping at the Equator for those last-minute souvenirs and photos.

• Private transportation
• Game drives and boat trips
• Gorilla permit
• Volcanoes hiking permit
• White water rafting fees
• All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• All Fees and Taxes

As a local tour company based in Uganda, we specialize in providing affordable mountain gorilla trekking tours, booking gorilla permits, and organizing unforgettable gorilla and wildlife safaris. We are committed to giving back to the community by donating 20% of our tour profits to the Rural Women and Youth Initiative project. This initiative supplies reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls, helping them stay in school and enhance their education. By choosing to travel with us, you are directly contributing to keeping these girls in school.

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