14-Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Adventure

Kampala to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, depart Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Walk safely with expert rangers as you observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat, while also enjoying birdlife and scenic nature trails.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park for dinner and overnight.

Murchison Falls Game Drive, Nile Cruise & Falls Hike

Begin with an early morning game drive across the park’s open savannah, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, Jackson’s hartebeest, antelopes, and abundant birdlife.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffalo, and waterbirds along the riverbanks as the Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge. Disembark for a guided hike to the top of the falls, where you can enjoy dramatic views of the cascading water.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Transfer to Hoima via Kibiro Salt Gardens

Travel to Hoima through the scenic Albertine Rift. En route, visit the Kibiro Salt Gardens and hot springs on the shores of Lake Albert. Learn about traditional salt extraction and the local communities who have relied on this natural resource for generations.

Arrive in Hoima for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Fort Portal, Amabere Caves & Crater Lakes

Drive to Fort Portal, passing rural villages and beautiful countryside. Visit the culturally significant Amabere g’ Nnyinamwiru Caves, then hike through the Nyakasura crater field for sweeping views of crater lakes, rolling hills, and—on clear days—the Rwenzori Mountains.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Head to Kibale National Park for a morning chimpanzee trekking briefing and guided trek. Spend up to one hour observing chimpanzees in their forest habitat, alongside opportunities to see other primates, colorful birds, butterflies, and forest wildlife.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for its rich birdlife, including the great blue turaco, and possible sightings of sitatunga antelope.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel Cruise

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the Rwenzori Art Foundation to see traditional bronze sculpture-making. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large hippo populations, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and diverse bird species.

Continue with a short game drive along the channel track before settling in at your lodge.

Kasenyi Game Drive & Ishasha Transfer

Enjoy an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains, one of the park’s best areas for spotting lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, jackals, and birdlife.

After lunch, transfer to the Ishasha sector for a short evening game drive, with the chance to begin searching for its famous tree-climbing lions.

Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi

Set out on a morning game drive in Ishasha, looking for lions resting in fig trees and other wildlife in this wooded section of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Afterwards, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Mgahinga

Today is one of Africa’s most memorable wildlife experiences: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After a briefing, hike through dense rainforest with experienced guides to spend one unforgettable hour observing a habituated gorilla family.

Trekking can take between two and nine hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Afterwards, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park through the scenic Kigezi highlands and Virunga volcanic landscapes.

Golden Monkey Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi

Track the endangered golden monkeys of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, found only in the Virunga Massif. Watch these lively, striking primates as they move through the bamboo forest.

Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a peaceful evening by one of Africa’s deepest and most scenic lakes.

Lake Bunyonyi Island Tour

Spend a full day exploring Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “Lake of a Thousand Islands.” Take a boat trip to visit several of its 29 islands, surrounded by terraced hills and traditional communities.

Enjoy the calm atmosphere, local culture, and beautiful views before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Transfer to Lake Mburo & Evening Game Drive

Travel to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping at Igongo Cultural Centre for a traditional lunch. Enter the park through Nshara Gate and enjoy an evening game drive across its savannah and acacia woodland.

Look for zebras, impalas, giraffes, topis, waterbuck, warthogs, and a wide variety of birds.

Walking Safari & Return to Kampala via the Equator

Take an early morning guided walking safari through Lake Mburo’s rolling hills and acacia landscapes. This is a rare opportunity to experience wildlife on foot, with possible sightings of zebras, impalas, giraffes, topis, waterbuck, and warthogs.

Afterwards, drive back to Kampala, stopping at the Uganda Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photographs and memorable experiences.

Jinja & the Source of the Nile

After breakfast, travel to Jinja, stopping at Ssezibwa Falls, an important cultural and historical site in Buganda. Continue through Mabira Forest, where you may see monkeys, baboons, and birdlife.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride to the source of the Nile, the legendary river explored by John Speke. Afterwards, transfer to Kampala for your evening international flight or an overnight stay.