From the thundering Murchison Falls to the mist-shrouded forests of Bwindi, this 11-day journey reveals Uganda's extraordinary diversity — primates, big game, crater lakes, and the warmest people on the continent.
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel among hippos and Nile crocodiles, and experience the once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A small-group lodge safari with handpicked accommodations, expert guides, and every detail taken care of.
Meet and greet at Entebbe airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest and acclimatise after your journey.
Depart to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch — home of Uganda's only wild rhinos.
Morning game drive followed by a boat trip to view the magnificent Murchison Falls. Enjoy a cheese and wine tasting while game viewing on the banks of the river.
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park — home to the greatest variety and concentration of primates in East Africa.
Morning trek to find man's closest genetic relative — the cheeky chimpanzee. Afternoon guided walk through the Bigodi Swamps, a jungle filled with monkeys and extraordinary birdlife.
Beautiful morning drive through the dramatic landscape of the Crater Lakes. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Explore the National Park on a morning game drive. Afternoon boat excursion on the Kazinga Channel — home to the world's largest concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles.
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to roughly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Afternoon at leisure.
Today is the day for gorilla trekking! The trek can be anything from 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas on the day. Guests spend an hour with the gorillas — but the memories last a lifetime.
Journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the lake, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and a rich variety of waterbirds.
Return to Entebbe via the Equator, with an opportunity for a photo on the equator line (time permitting) and a last visit to some curio shops. Tour ends.
Entebbe → Murchison Falls → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi → Lake Mburo → Entebbe
Once in a lifetime Gorilla Trekking experience in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will get to spend an hour with these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
Hop over to Tanzania and extend your African Safari with a Tanzania Wildlife Breakaway — tick off bucket list destinations such as the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, and if the timing is right, the Wildebeest Migration.
Spaces are limited on each departure. Contact us to secure your place on this extraordinary journey through the Pearl of Africa.