Overnight: Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Lodge (1 Night)

1:30 PM – Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

• Meet & greet by your driver-guide
• Briefing about the safari

Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Approx. 3–4 hrs.)

Evening:

• Check-in at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Lodge
• Relax and enjoy the peaceful bush setting

Dinner & Overnight at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch Lodge

DAY 2: Ziwa Rhino Tracking → Murchison Falls National Park

Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge (2 Nights)

Early Morning:

• Guided Rhino Tracking on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary at 7:00am

After breakfast:

• Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (Approx. 2.5–3 hrs.)
• Visit the Top of the Falls – witness the Nile exploding through a narrow gorge

Afternoon:

• Check-in at Pakuba Safari Lodge and enjoy your lunch
• Relax / enjoy lodge views

Dinner & Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge

DAY 3: Game Drive & Boat Safari – Murchison Falls

Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Early Morning: Game Drive in the northern sector Possible sightings:

• • Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Antelopes and more

Afternoon: Boat Safari on the Nile River at 2pm

• • Hippos, Crocodiles, Water birds, Views of the falls from below etc.

Evening:  Evening Game drive and Return to lodge

Dinner & Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge

DAY 4: Murchison Falls → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Overnight: Elephant Hab Lodge (1 Night)

Early breakfast: start a long scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Approx. 6–7 hrs.)

En-route: Scenic countryside views, Tea plantations, Crater lakes region

Evening: Check-in at Elephant Hab Lodge after relax overlooking the park as you enjoy your dinner

DAY 5: Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Overnight: Bakiga Lodge (1 Night)

Morning: after breakfast, Game drive in Ishasha sector (famous for tree-climbing lions)

Drive to: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Approx. 2–3 hrs)

Evening: Check-in at Bakiga Lodge and relax as you prepare for gorilla trekking tomorrow.

Dinner & Early Night

DAY 6: Gorilla Trekking → Lake Bunyonyi

Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort (2 Nights)

Early Morning: Gorilla trekking briefing at 8am

• Trek into forest (2–6 hrs. depending on location)
• Spend 1 magical hour with mountain gorillas

After trek: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi (Approx. 2 hrs.)

Evening: Check-in at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort and relax by the lake as you enjoy your dinner.

DAY 7: Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi

Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.

Leisure day activities:

• Boat cruise between islands, Nature walks, Community visits, Bird watching

Relax and enjoy the cool highland climate at the lodge. Dinner & Overnight

DAY 8: Lake Bunyonyi → Entebbe

Overnight: Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe (1 Night)

Morning: Breakfast and departure

Drive back to Entebbe (Approx. 7–8 hrs.)

En-route stop: Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photos and hot lunch

Evening: Check-in at Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe. Relax / optional visit to Lake Victoria. Dinner & Overnight

DAY 9: Departure

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure

Inclusions:

• Car hire 4*4 Land cruiser Open Roof
• Fuel
• Accommodation on full board as per itinerary
• Park Entrances
• Rhino tracking permits
• Lunch Box
• Boat cruise
• Community visit
• Bunyonyi Boat and nature walk experience
• Drinking water

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Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kibale National Park

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and begin the scenic drive to Kibale National Park, approximately 5 to 6 hours westwards. The journey takes you through lush countryside, tea plantations, and traditional Ugandan villages, offering a fascinating glimpse into rural life. You will stop en route for lunch in Fort Portal, a charming town nestled beneath the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon reaching Kibale, you will check into your lodge and, if time allows, enjoy a guided nature walk in the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife, monkeys, and butterflies. This introductory walk helps acclimatize you to the forest environment and builds anticipation for the main event tomorrow. After dinner, rest well as you prepare for an early morning chimpanzee tracking experience in one of Africa’s premier primate destinations.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi

You will wake up early for breakfast before heading to the Kibale park headquarters for a pre-trekking briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Once assigned to a chimpanzee group, you will enter the forest to track these fascinating apes, an experience lasting 2 to 4 hours depending on their location. Kibale is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees, and sightings are almost guaranteed as several groups are fully habituated. Spending one hour observing their playful and social behaviors—grooming, feeding, and sometimes even tool use—is truly unforgettable. After emerging from the forest, you will return to your lodge for lunch and a quick rest. In the afternoon, you will embark on a 5 to 6 hour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, traveling along scenic roads with stunning views of rolling hills and terraced farmlands. You will arrive at your Bwindi lodge in time for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi Experience

This is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, you will report to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing before being assigned to one of the habituated gorilla families. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 7 hours depending on how far the gorillas have moved, leading you through dense, steep, and sometimes muddy forest terrain. Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend a precious hour silently observing them—watching silverbacks, mothers with babies, and juveniles playing. After the trek, you will return to the lodge to celebrate with a certificate. In the afternoon, you will drive approximately 1 to 2 hours to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest and most beautiful lake, famous for its 29 islands. Here, you will enjoy a peaceful canoe ride or simply relax at a lakeside lodge, taking in the stunning scenery and cool breeze. You will overnight near Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 4: Return to Entebbe

After a leisurely breakfast overlooking the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe, a drive of approximately 7 to 8 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. The route takes you through the rolling hills of southwestern Uganda, passing through charming towns like Mbarara, where you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. If time allows, you may also make a brief stop at the Equator crossing for a photo opportunity and a quick science demonstration. Along the way, your guide can point out landmarks and share stories about Ugandan culture and history. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred directly to Entebbe International Airport in time for your departure flight. You will carry home unforgettable memories of tracking both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in just four action-packed days

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