Experience Uganda on a private 12-day, 11-night journey from Entebbe through papyrus wetlands, savannah, the Nile and ancient rainforest. Search for the Shoebill at Mabamba, track rhinos at Ziwa, visit Murchison Falls, trek chimpanzees in Kibale, explore Queen Elizabeth National Park and finish with a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi. The return journey brings a walking safari in Lake Mburo and an Equator stop. Accommodation is hand-picked premium lodges, boutique hotels and safari camps, selected to match availability and the final safari budget.
Highlights
◆Mabamba Swamp boat excursion in search of the Shoebill
◆On-foot rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
◆Murchison Falls visit, game drives and Nile boat cruise
◆Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi community experience
◆Kazinga Channel cruise and wildlife drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
◆Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
◆Lake Mburo game drive and ranger-guided walking safari
◆Equator stop on the return to Entebbe
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Entebbe
Meet your private safari guide, transfer to your hand-picked hotel and relax; dinner according to arrival time.
Day 2
Mabamba Swamp and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Explore papyrus channels by canoe in search of the Shoebill, then track rhinos on foot with conservation guides. Overnight at Ziwa.
Day 3
Ziwa to Murchison Falls National Park
Visit the falls and viewpoints, then enjoy an evening game drive.
Day 4
Murchison Falls wildlife and Nile boat safari
Morning game drive, Nile cruise toward the base of the falls, and an afternoon game drive.
Day 5
Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest
Morning wildlife drive, then travel south through changing landscapes to Kibale and settle in at your lodge.
Day 6
Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi community
Trek in Kibale Forest with experienced trackers, then visit Bigodi Wetland for a guided walk and local cultural experiences.
Day 7
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to the park, cruise the Kazinga Channel between Lake Edward and Lake George, then enjoy an evening game drive.
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Morning game drive; optional lion or leopard tracking is available at extra cost, subject to arrangements. Continue to Bwindi.
Day 9
Gorilla trekking
Trek with ranger guides to a habituated mountain gorilla family and spend approximately one hour observing them; trek duration depends on the gorillas and terrain.
Day 10
Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy a relaxed morning, travel to Lake Mburo and, depending on arrival time, take a ranger-guided walking safari.
Day 11
Lake Mburo to Entebbe via the Equator
Morning game drive, stop at the Equator for lunch, photographs and crafts, then continue to Entebbe.
Day 12
Entebbe city and departure
Enjoy breakfast and, depending on flight time, a short city experience before transfer to Entebbe International Airport.
