Day 1: Entebbe Airport-Entebbe

Activities: Arrival at Entebbe Airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.

Included: Airport Transfer

Accommodation:

• Via Via Guesthouse (BB)
• Or Jet Villas (BB)
• Hotel No5 (BB)

Day 2: Entebbe-Jinja

Driving Time: 3 hours

After breakfast we drive to Jinja. On the way to Jinja we will drive through some nice local villages.

In Jinja we will visit the source of the Nile by boat. It is also possible to go for White water-rafting, kayaking, quad biking or horse riding (optional activities) in the afternoon.

Please let us know if you want to go for rafting. This must be booked in advance, certainly in high season.

Included: Visit source of the Nile

Accommodation:

• 2 Friends Guesthouse (HB)
• Or Nile River Bend Resort (HB)
• The Haven (FB)

Day 3: Jinja – Sipi Falls

Distance: 190 km
Driving Time: 4 hours

After breakfast we drive to Sipi Falls, a beautiful crater landscape on the slopes of Mount Elgon (4.321 m).

After lunch you will have a beautiful walk to the 3 big waterfalls. This area is known for its stunning panoramas and nice villages. In the evening go for sunset viewing and panoramic views of the Karamojong plains.

Sipi Falls is the highest Waterfall in Uganda, the water falls down for 100 meters.

• Included: Visit Sipi Falls
• Accommodation:
• Sipi Heritage Lodge (HB)
• Sipi Heritage Lodge (FB)

Day 4: Sipi Falls – Masindi / Ziwa

Distance: 450 km
Driving Time: 7.5 hours

After breakfast we start our transfer to Ziwa. On our way we make a stop at the Nyero Rock Paintings, dating back to the iron age. When we reach Karuma Falls we also make a stop.

Included: Nyero Rock Paintings

Accommodation:

• Ziwa Rhino Wildlife Ranch Luxury Tent (HB)
• Amuka Lodge (FB)

Day 5: Masindi / Ziwa – Murchison Falls National Park

Distance: 150 km
Driving Time: 3 hours

Early morning White Rhino bush walk in Ziwa Sanctuary. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see the white Rhinos in the wild.

On our way to Murchison Falls we drive to the top of the waterfall to see it from close quarters. Game drive on the way to the lodge.

Murchison Falls is one of the most beautiful national parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters.

Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.

Included: Rhino walk, top of the falls visits, game drive

Accommodation:

• Pakuba Safari Lodge (HB)
• Or Sambiya River Lodge (HB)
• Twiga Safari Lodge (FB)
• Or Murchison River Lodge (FB)

Day 6: Murchison Falls National Park

Early morning game drive. Afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls.

The boat is the perfect platform to see and photograph many different bird species and animals coming for a drink or a plunge.

Included: Game Drive, Boat Trip

Accommodation:

• Pakuba Safari Lodge (HB)
• Or Sambiya River Lodge (HB)
• Twiga Safari Lodge (FB)
• Or Murchison River Lodge (FB)

Day 7: Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will have a game drive or an optional boat trip on the Nile to the Delta. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon we make our last game drive in this beautiful park.

The delta area has the highest concentration of animals in Murchison Falls. This is also the area where the elusive Shoebill Stork can be seen.

Included: Game Drive

Accommodation:

• Pakuba Safari Lodge (HB)
• Or Sambiya River Lodge (HB)
• Twiga Safari Lodge (FB)
• Or Murchison River Lodge (FB)

Day 8: Murchison Falls National Park – Kibale Forest

Distance: 390 km
Driving Time: 7 hours

After breakfast, we drive to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey takes you through the Albertan Escarpment of the western arm of the East African Rift valley with dramatic views, traditional homesteads and scenic views of the mountains of the moon.

Reach Kibale Forest in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle and is best known as Primates Capital of the World. In Kibale Forest live 13 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and white colobus, red colobus, grey cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.

Accommodation:

• Turaco Treetops – Standard Room (HB)
• Or Guereza Canopy Lodge (HB)
• Chimpundu Lodge (FB)

Day 9: Kibale Forest

Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or in the afternoon. It is a fascinating experience event to come face to face with our closest relatives.

Depending on the time of the chimpanzee tracking, we will go for the Bigodi Swamp Walk before or after the chimpanzee tracking.

During this walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, you will see many birds and primates.

Included: Chimp Tracking, Bigodi Swamp Walk

Accommodation:

• Turaco Treetops – Standard Room (HB)
• Or Guereza Canopy Lodge (HB)
• Chimpundu Lodge (FB)

Day 10: Kibale Forest – Semuliki National Park – Fort Portal

Distance: 100 km
Driving Time: 2.5 hours

After breakfast we will drive to Semuliki National Park. We enjoy the beautiful crater lakes on the way.

In Semuliki National Park you will visit the Sempaya Hot Springs. Afterwards return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Semuliki is a unique place and the only lowland jungle in East Africa, part of the Congo eco system.

Included: Visit hot springs

Accommodation:

• Mountains of the Moon (HB)
• Mountains of the Moon (FB)

Day 11: Fort Portal – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Distance: 140 km
Driving Time: 3 hours

Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator. Game drive in the afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.

Included: Game Drive

Accommodation:

• Kasenyi Safari Camp (HB)
• Or Elephant Hab (HB)
• Park View Safari Lodge

Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game drive in the morning. Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. It is also possible to go for an experimental Lion Tracking (optional).

The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos.

Included: Game Drive, Boat Trip

Accommodation:

• Kasenyi Safari Camp (HB)
• Or Elephant Hab (HB)
• Park View Safari Lodge

Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha

Distance: 100 km
Driving Time: 3 hours

After breakfast we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the South. Game drive in the afternoon in Ishasha.

Ishasha is famous for its tree climbing lions. The other attraction of Ishasha are the Topis, not found anywhere else in this National Park.

Included: Game Drives

Accommodation:

• Ishasha Jungle Lodge (HB)
• Or Embogo Lodge (HB)
• Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp (FB)

Day 14: Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable

Distance: 65 km, 2 hours / 150 km, 5 hours

Early morning game drive in Ishasha. Afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and have some breath-taking views of the mountains.

Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas.

The lodge in Bwindi we use and driving time to Bwindi depends on the group of gorillas you will track.

Included: Game Drive

Accommodation: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (HB) / Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB).

Day 15: Bwindi Impenetrable – Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking!!!

Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla!

You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.

Accommodation: Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB).

Day 16: Bwindi Impenetrable – Lake Mutanda

Distance: 65 km, 2 hours / 150 km, 5 hours

In Bwindi it is possible to do one of the optional activities: second gorilla tracking, forest walk, birding walk or a community experience with the exceptional Batwa people.

Afterwards transfer to Lake Mutanda, one of the most beautiful places in Uganda.

On a clear day you can see the 3 volcanoes in the distance.

Relax at the lodge or do one of the following activities: boat trip on the lake, walk along the lake or to the local people, go for a swim, or visit the pygmies.

Included: 1 activity around Lake Mutanda

Accommodation:

• Mutanda Lake Resort (HB)
• Or Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (HB)
• Chameleon Hill Lodge (FB)

Day 17: Lake Mutanda – Mgahinga National Park – Lake Mutanda

Distance: 30 km
Driving Time: 1.5 hours one way

Early breakfast, visit Mgahinga National Park and do one of the activities there, or stay near the lake and do one of the activities near the lake.

One activity included for today.

Activities in Mgahinga National Park: make a nature walk, go for a birding or primate walk, visit the golden monkeys or climb one of the volcanoes.

Later we go back to Lake Mutanda.

Mgahinga National Park is part of the Virunga Volcanoes and borders Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Apart from Mountain Gorillas, the stars of Mgahinga are the golden monkeys, a subspecies of the Blue Monkey.

Included: 1 activity in Mgahinga

Accommodation:

• Mutanda Lake Resort (HB)
• Or Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (HB)
• Chameleon Hill Lodge (FB)

Day 18: Lake Mutanda – Lake Mburo

Distance: 280 km
Driving Time: 6 hours

Today we will drive to Lake Mburo. On our way we visit the Kabaya Primary School, one of the projects we support.

Optional visit of the Batwa ‘Pygmies’ in Echuya Forest.

In the evening, we relax at the lodge, with great views of the national park. It is also possible to do a guided walk to the Bahima community to participate in the milking of the long-horned cattle (optional).

Lake Mburo is one of the 2 national parks with zebras and the only national park with impalas in Uganda. There are no elephants and lions, so walking safaris are possible.

Included: Kabaya Primary School visit

Accommodation:

• Rwakobo Rock (HB)
• Or Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (HB)
• Mihingo Lodge (FB)
• Or Kigambira Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 19: Lake Mburo National Park

Game drive in the morning. Relax at the pool side in the afternoon.

In the evening we make a night game drive with high chances of seeing leopards.

Included: Game Drive, Night Game Drive

Accommodation:

• Rwakobo Rock (HB)
• Or Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (HB)
• Mihingo Lodge (FB)
• Or Kigambira Safari Lodge (FB)

Day 20: Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe

Distance: 320 km
Driving Time: 5 hours

Relaxed morning. Transfer to Entebbe afterwards.

On our way back, we make a stopover at the Equator for photos.

Transfer to the airport for your departure.

Included: Airport Transfer

Flight: End of service.

Accommodation & Meal Plan

BB = Bed and Breakfast
HB = Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
FB = Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Accommodation

Depending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking, accommodation will be selected from the appropriate area. The four areas for Gorilla tracking in Bwindi are Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga.

Medium Budget:

• Buhoma: Buhoma Haven Lodge (HB)
• Ruhija: Bakiga Lodge (HB)
• Nkuringo: Orugano Bwindi Lodge (HB)
• Rushaga: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (HB) / Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge (HB)

High Budget:

• Buhoma: Mahogany Springs (FB)
• Ruhija: Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge (FB)
• Nkuringo: Gorilla Heights Lodge (FB)
• Rushaga: Gorilla Leisure Lodge (FB) / Four Gorillas Lodge (FB)

Safari Prices – 2026

Medium Budget

Prices below include the requested 10% increase.

Gorilla Tracking in Uganda: USD 880 per person

Optional Supplements

• Single room supplement: USD 110 per person
• 4×4 Jeep surcharge for a group of 2–3 persons instead of a 4×4 Van: USD 902 for the whole trip
• 4×4 Jeep surcharge for a group of 4–6 persons instead of a 4×4 Van: USD 1,078 for the whole trip
• Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

High Budget

Prices below include the requested 10% increase.

Gorilla Tracking in Uganda: USD 880 per person

Optional Supplement

• Single room supplement: USD 1,881 per person
• Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.

What’s Included

• Airport transfers or transfers from and to starting point of the trip
• Accommodations with meals mentioned
• Bottled drinking water
• Private 4×4 custom built safari Van with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
• Entrance fees to the included National Parks
• Activities mentioned as included

What’s Excluded

• Flights
• Visa
• All optional activities
• Insurances
• Meals not mentioned and beverages
• Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication

Important Notes

• We use 4×4 custom made safari vehicles with roof which can be opened for 360 degrees view during safaris.
• We want to give our customers the best trip to East Africa, so we are very flexible and very accommodative and we are willing to go an extra mile. During the trip the car and driver are there for the clients, so they decide where to stop, how long to stop etc.!
• During the trip the guide makes sure there is a good place to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and dinner are normally in the lodge, lunch can be a lunch box or a stop in a restaurant.
• In the event government taxes and/or the Uganda Wildlife Authority rates will increase the above-mentioned total price shall be amended accordingly.
• All activities and accommodations are subject to availability.

Uganda Visa Information

For visitors traveling to Uganda, it is mandatory to apply for a visa online.

We advise you to apply for a visa at least one month before departure.

Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa

Original cost: USD 50
Website price after 10%: USD 55

• Visa or permit type: Visa
• Category: Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa
• Subcategory: Single entry

East Africa Tourist Visa

Original cost: USD 100
Website price after 10%: USD 110

• Visa or permit type: Visa
• Category: East Africa Tourist Visa
• Subcategory: East Africa Tourist Visa
• Participating countries: Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya

You can pay your visa online or pay on arrival.

Required Documents

For each visa you need to upload:

• Copy of your passport (photo page with bio-data), valid for at least 6 months after returning from Uganda
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Copy of Vaccination Certificate Yellow Fever
• Return Ticket

Some nationalities do not require a visa, please check this in advance.

It is your own responsibility to get a visa to Uganda. However, we are happy to help you, so please let us know when you have any problems inquiring your visa.