8 Day All-Inclusive Custom Vacation Tour of Uganda

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Our professional, English-speaking tour driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport. From there, you'll embark on a scenic transfer, which will conclude with an overnight stay at Kibale Forest Camp, located at the edge of Kibale Forest National Park.

Upon arrival at the camp, check-in and unwind. If you're interested, we also offer an optional Crater Lakes excursion for an additional cost. This excursion allows you to explore the stunning crater lakes, surrounded by gentle hills and offering breathtaking panoramic views. Alternatively, you can simply relax and enjoy your time at the lodge—no need to worry about anything!

Chimpanzee tracking in kibale National park and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

We shall have breakfast and proceed to the Kanyancu trailhead of Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking in the world's primate capital. Kibale forest is home to over 1500 chimpanzees and 12 other primates, including baboons, monkeys, bush babies, and over 370 bird species, including six endemic to the Albertine Rift region, making it a birdwatcher's paradise. Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for lunch and check out. After checkout, we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening. Check-in at the lodge and relax in preparation for the big day tomorrow.

Early Morning Safari and afternoon Boat Safari on Kazinga channel

Wake up early and head out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wildlife like reedbuck, bushbuck, Kob, warthog, elephant, lions, and buffalos, to mention but a few. Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen's breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). Thereafter, return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the boat trip, we expect to spot giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, among others. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. After the boat trip, you can proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and or return to the lodge.

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park Via Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions.

Have a chilly breakfast, Check out, and then head to Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot (especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey).

If you spot them, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, we will continue to the accommodation at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Buhoma sector). With a strenuous day ahead, we recommend that you check in and relax in preparation for tomorrow's trek.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Later in the day, Community and Cultural Tour

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast before proceeding to Buhoma trailhead, where you will receive a comprehensive briefing from a professional ranger guide on the guidelines for gorilla trekking. Following the briefing, embark on your trekking adventure into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The duration and difficulty of the trek will depend on the movement of the gorilla groups. Once a gorilla family is located, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to spend one hour in their presence, observing their behavior in their natural habitat. This experience is both captivating and unforgettable.

After the trek, return to your accommodation to relax and refresh. Later in the afternoon, immerse yourself in a local community and cultural experience, which includes traditional performances and interactive activities such as traditional cooking, weaving, and other cultural practices.

Conclude the day with a delightful dinner before retiring for the night at your accommodation.

Bwindi Forest Walk/Hike (Waterfalls Trail) and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation

Start your day with a delightful breakfast before setting off on a guided forest walk to the waterfall along the scenic Waterfall Trail, a perfect way to explore the depths of the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Beginning at Buhoma, the park’s northern gate, the Munyaga River Trail leads you through pristine rainforest landscapes, culminating in breathtaking waterfalls, a truly rewarding experience. Along the way, you will encounter diverse flora and fauna, including black-and-white colobus monkeys, occasional blue monkeys, and various bird species. After the forest walk, we will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a spectacular 900-foot-deep lake surrounded by lush, terraced hills rising between 2,200 and 2,478 meters above sea level. The lake is renowned for its 29 islands, each with unique shapes and sizes, creating one of the most picturesque landscapes in Africa.

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game drive

After breakfast, we will set off for Lake Mburo National Park, stopping in Mbarara City for a giant Rolex treat. We will then arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo and check in before moving on to an afternoon to evening game drive.

On the game drive, expect to see the largest antelopes - eland, zebras, topis, impalas, Uganda kobs, and Cape buffalos, among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.

Optionally, you can do a night game drive to increase your chances of seeing leopards, bushbabies, spotted hyenas, side-striped jackals, and several small predators like civets and servals. 

Morning walking safari and transfer to Entebbe to catch your return flight back home

After your last breakfast in the country, we proceed for the Mburo walking safari escorted by an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide.

On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to get up close to wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, elands, topis and other antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others. Take a hike to the top of Kigarama hill and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this viewpoint, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. Afterward, return to your accommodation for checkout and hit the road to Entebbe Airport.