Day 1Arrival. You will be welcomed and briefed about your Safari by Gari Trips Female Guide who will transfer you to your Hotel in Enttebe to rest depending on your time of arrival. Overnight at Via Via Guest House. (Rooms). Day 2. Shoe Bill tracking - Lake Mburo National Park Your adventure trip starts today. In the morning have breakfast with Gari Trips Guide and drive to Mabamba, where you will meet a local guide, who will transfer with you to the swamp touching Lake Victoria for the shoebill search using a local boat. You will break your journey at the Equator crossing for some pictures and lunch then later embark on your journey to lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at Rwakobo Rock. (Rooms). Day 3.Walking Safari Have breakfast and enjoy a day in the park. With no dangerous predators such as lions, Lake Mburo is the best place to go on a guided safari by foot, bike or horse. We shall take an extensive walk, supplemented by a short drive. This will be in guidance of an armed ranger. From the walk we return to the lodge have lunch, take a swim and relax here. Dinner and Overnight at Rwakobo Rock (Rooms). Day 4.Road trip to Kisoro Today after breakfast we drive to the Kigezi Highlands, perhaps the most fertile and scenic region of Uganda. A landscape of expansive blue lakes, steep terraced slopes and dormant volcanoes with some stops on the way for Lunch you’ll arrive in Kisoro Town late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Travellers Rest Hotel (Cotteges) Day 5. Gorilla tracking and Nature Walk Rise and shine, have breakfast and carry packed lunch. You probably get up in the dark for an experience of a life time. Today you will be trekking the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi’s mist-covered, forested hills protect an estimated over 480 mountain gorillas, roughly half of the global population. This includes 19 habituated groups which can be tracked. You will start from Rushaga trail head, and guides and rangers will lead on the expedition. Dinner and Overnight at Travellers Rest Hotel (Cottages). Day 6. Golden Monkey Tracking Experience – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi After breakfast, head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a golden monkey tracking experience. Tracking Golden Monkeys will offers you a thrilling and unique opportunity to observe these beautiful primates in their natural environment. The tracking involves hiking through dense bamboo forests accompanied by UWA Guide, following the movements of the monkeys as they leap between trees and forage on the ground. While less famous than gorilla trekking, this activity provides a more dynamic and active experience as the monkeys are highly energetic and agile. The trek typically lasts around 3 hours. Return to the Lodge for Lunch and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Safari Tent). Day 7. Lake Bunyonyi - Canoeing and Kayaking After a relaxed breakfast, paddle across the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi in traditional dugout canoes or modern kayaks. This is a peaceful way to explore the lake while taking in the stunning landscapes and observing local fishermen at work return for lunch and relaxation. Lunch Dinner and Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Safari Tent). Day 8.Tree Climbing Lions Ishasha Sector After breakfast, drive from Bwindi to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area features beautiful savannah landscapes with cactus, fig, and acacia trees, ideal for wildlife viewing. Spend the day exploring the plains and spotting animals such as elephants, Topis, buffaloes, Kobs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Topi Lodge Ishasha. (Cottages). Day 9. Explore Kazinga Channel with a Boat Trip. After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive while heading to the northern part of the park. Check in at your lodge, have a hot lunch, and prepare for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This channel, known for having the highest hippo population in Africa, also offers sightings of African elephants, Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, various birds, and Nile crocodiles. Dinner and overnight stay at Bush Lodge (Safari Tent) Day 10. Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale Forest After early Breakfast at the lodge, we shall have another game drive in Kasenyi area to explore more of this beautiful park thereafter we shall depart to Kibale Forest National Park. Dinner and Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp. (Safari Tent). Day 11. Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Visit On this day, you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees share 98% of human genes making them our closest living relatives. Today in Uganda, there are approximately 5,000 chimpanzees left in the wild. The chimpanzee trekking experience here is done on several well maintained walking trails. There is also a wonderfully diverse concentration of other primates, more than any other forest in East Africa. Besides our delightful cousins, the chimpanzees, you can find red Colobus, red-tailed guenon, white-nosed monkey, gray-cheeked mangabey (Ugandan Gabey), blue monkey, L'Hoest's monkey, and the black and white Colobus monkey. In addition, you may see olive baboons, bush babies and nocturnal potts. After the tracking, Have Lunch at UWA restaurant before driving a short distance to Bigodi Village. you will return to your lodge for swimming and relaxation. Dinner and Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent). Day 12. Sempaya hot springs/Tooro Kingdom Palace visit After a delicious breakfast, head to the Sempaya hot springs, the most captivating feature in Semuliki. The springs feature a geyser that erupts from an 8-meter hole with very hot water. Notably, you can boil matooke and eggs in the springs. As the largest hot spring in Uganda, it’s a unique experience. Along the trail, you may spot birds like the Blue-breasted Kingfisher and primates such as red-tailed monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. Also, visit the the Palace of Tooro’s King and cultural centre to have more insights into local culture and legends. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel. Day 13. Fort Portal – Relaxation. After breakfast, take a calming nature walk around the hotel’s expansive gardens or along the nearby trails. The hotel sits in a quiet, scenic part of Fort Portal, with paths that wind through lush greenery, offering a relaxing stroll in nature. You can also visit nearby tea plantations for an easy and refreshing walk through Uganda's famous tea estates. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel. Day 14. To Murchison Falls National Park – Top of the Falls. Today We drive to Murchison Falls Conservation Area, this is the largest conservation area in Uganda. It offers beautiful sceneries of grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south. You will visit the top of the waterfalls, which are spectacular. Here is where the park gets its name, a point where the river Nile meets its greatest obstacle, fixing into a 7m gap. The wildlife is concentrated at the northern section of the park, after you have crossed the Nile River. We shall drive slowly, as you view wildlife, check in at our lodge, relax at the pool as you enjoy the beautiful Sunset and Lake Albert View. Dinner and Overnight at Fort Murchison (Safari Tent) Day 15. Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise along Victoria Nile Have your breakfast then depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. Here you will have the opportunity of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. For any birder among you, this area supports the secretary bird and the black chested snake eagle to name a few. Then return to your accommodation for lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the launch/boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including hippos, crocodiles and several water birds. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening. Lunch Dinner and Overnight at Fort Murchison (Safari Tent) Day 16. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Rhino Tracking Have breakfast and prepare to see Rhinos. Seeing Rhinos in their natural environment, up close and in person is an unforgettable experience. The Rhino Sanctuary is the only place to do this in Uganda so if you’re looking to complete your ‘big five’ game checklist. Today we head out across the 70 square kilometres of rolling land and native woodlands on which the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located visitors will keep an eye out for the rhinos which have thrived since their arrival in 2004 and 2005. It now has 37 rhinos. Lunch Dinner and Overnight at Rhino Sanctuary Guest House (Rooms) Day 17. Road trip to Jinja. In the Morning after Breakfast depart Ziwa and embark on a scenic 3-hour drive to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. You’ll pass lush landscapes and charming towns along the way. Arrive at Haven Eco Lodge, a serene paradise on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and relax after your journey. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight Haven Eco Lodge. (Luxury Bandas) Day 18. White Water Rafting – Visit the Source of the Nile Today after breakfast you’ll experience the adrenaline rush of navigating Grade 4 and Grade 5 rapids on the Nile River. White water rafting in Jinja is one of the most popular activities for adventure seekers. Both half-day and full-day rafting experiences are available for beginners and experienced rafters. You’ll return to the Lodge for some relaxation. Evening: Sunset Nile Boat Cruise Head to the source of the Nile for a magical sunset cruise. Drift on the calm waters of the river as you watch the sun dip below the horizon, with chances to spot birds and other wildlife. At 7:30 PM: Return to Haven Eco Lodge for dinner. The eco-lodge offers a fantastic blend of local and international cuisine with a view of the Nile. Wind down and enjoy the starry night by the river. Dinner and Overnight at Haven Eco Lodge (Luxury bandas) Day 19. Transfer Back to Entebbe Airport. End your trip with a farewell Lunch in the Heart of Kampala and dinner at Via Via guest house depending on your time of departure. Reflect on your adventure-filled days, making plans for your next visit to Uganda!