The Best of Uganda Small Group Tour

Day 1 – Arrive in Uganda
On arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your accommodation for the evening.
Overnight at Papyrus Guesthouse or similar (B)

Day 2 - Murchison Falls National Park
You will start the day with an early breakfast before heading to Ziwa Sanctuary for a guided walk to see the White Rhinos. This is the only location in Uganda where you can spot these magnificent creatures. After the rhino walk, continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. If time permits, you can visit the top of Murchison Falls, a breathtaking spot where the Nile River is squeezed through a narrow gorge and plunges 60 metres down. During your time in the park, you can look forward to encountering various wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and possibly even leopards.
Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar (HB)
Included today: Ziwa Sanctuary; visit the top of the falls

Day 3 - Murchison Falls National Park
Start your day with an early morning game drive. In the afternoon, take a boat ride along the Victoria Nile, leading up to the base of the falls. This boat trip offers a great opportunity to observe and photograph a variety of birds and animals as they come to the water's edge to drink or cool off.
Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar (HB)
Included today: game drive, boat trip

Day 4 - Kibale Forest
Today, you will travel to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through the Albertine Escarpment, which is part of the western branch of the East African Rift Valley. Along the way, you will enjoy stunning landscape views, traditional villages, and the impressive "Mountains of the Moon." You will arrive at Kibale Forest in the evening, have dinner, and spend the night. Kibale Forest is an incredible jungle, famously known as the Primate Capital of the World. The forest has 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and L'Hoest's monkeys.
Overnight at Turaco Treetops or similar (HB)

Day 5 - Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking
You may go chimpanzee tracking either in the morning or afternoon. Based on when you do the tracking, you can either take a walk through Bigodi Swamp before or after. While walking through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, you'll have the chance to spot various birds and primates. Additionally, you can take a night walk through the forest to observe nocturnal animals like bush babies.
Overnight at Turaco Treetops or similar (HB)
Included today: chimp tracking, Bigodi Swamp walk

Day 6 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
You head to Queen Elizabeth National Park and cross the equator along the way. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the top spots in Uganda for spotting lions. You can look forward to seeing elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and even leopards.
Overnight at Kasenyi Safari Camp or similar (HB)
Included today: Game drive

Day 7 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with a morning game drive. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You can also choose to join an optional lion-tracking experience. The Kazinga Channel is one of Uganda's top attractions known for having a large population of hippos.
Overnight at Kasenyi Safari Camp or similar (HB)
Included today: Game drive, boat trip

Day 8 – Ishasha
You will travel through Queen Elizabeth National Park to reach the Ishasha area in the south, and in the afternoon, you will take a game drive. Ishasha is home to four groups of tree-climbing lions, which is unique. Another highlight of Ishasha is the presence of Topis, which aren't found in any other part of the park.
Overnight at Ishasha Jungle Lodge or similar (HB)
Included today: Game drives

Day 9 - Bwindi Impenetrable
You start your day with an early morning game drive in Ishasha. After that, head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will pass through some fascinating villages and take in stunning mountain views. Bwindi is a one-of-a-kind rainforest, home to various monkey species. It's also one of only two places to see Mountain Gorillas! The lodge we stay at and the travel time to Bwindi depend on which gorilla group you're assigned to track.
Overnight at lodge in Bwindi (FB)
Included today: Game drive

*Depending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking, we will choose where to sleep in Bwindi. There are four areas for Gorilla tracking in Bwindi: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Lodges we use are Buhoma: Buhoma Haven Lodge (HB), Ruhija: Bakiga Lodge (HB), Nkuringo: Gorilla Close up Lodge (HB), Rushaga: Rushaga Gorilla Camp (HB)

Day 10 – Gorilla Tracking
Bwindi has 17 habituated gorilla families across four distinct areas: Nkuringo, Buhoma, Ruhija and Rushaga. The gorillas here live in thick tropical forests, and tracking them can be challenging as the hillsides can be steep. It can take around 1-3 hours to reach them. Generally, the better accommodation is located in the Nkuringo and Buhoma regions, so trekking is focused here. You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.
Overnight at lodge in Bwindi (FB)

Day 11 - Lake Bunyonyi
You can choose from several activities in Bwindi: a guided walk through the forest, birdwatching, or a cultural visit with the remarkable Batwa community. You'll then travel to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda's deepest and most stunning lakes. This crater lake, formed by volcanic eruptions, sits 2,000 meters above sea level. The high altitude makes the water safe for swimming, as there are no harmful diseases, hippos, or crocodiles.
Overnight at Heritage Lodge or similar (HB)

Day 12 - Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Mburo National Park. You can choose between a game drive or boat trip on the lake in the afternoon. Later in the evening, you go on a night game drive where you have a good chance of spotting leopards. Lake Mburo is one of only two national parks in Uganda where you can see zebras, and it's the only park with impalas. You can also enjoy walking safaris since no elephants or lions are here.
Overnight at Rwakobo Rock or similar (HB)
Included today: Game drive, night game drive

Day 13 - Lake Victoria
Start your day with a morning game drive or a walk to explore wildlife. Then, head to Mabamba Swamp. Along the way, stop at the Equator to take memorable photos.
Overnight at Nkima Forest Lodge or similar (HB)
Included today: Game drive or game walk

Day 14 – Depart Uganda
Unwind at the lodge or explore Mabamba Swamp on a canoe ride, where you might spot the rare Shoebill Stork. Mabamba Swamp is a spacious and easy-to-reach wetland near Lake Victoria, known for its unique birdlife. After your adventure, you'll be taken to the airport for your departure.