Uganda Apes and Wildlife Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Engeya Tours and Travel. After a short briefing about your safari, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital city.
Depending on your arrival time, relax at your hotel or take an optional evening city drive to experience Kampala’s lively atmosphere.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Le Petit Village
Mid-range: Cassia Lodge
udget: Savannah Suites
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Uganda’s largest protected area, Murchison Falls National Park.
En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. Continue to the park, arriving in time for lunch before visiting the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls, where the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-metre gorge before plunging over 40 metres into the Devil’s Cauldron.
The thunderous roar and breathtaking scenery make this one of Africa’s most remarkable natural attractions.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Nile Boat Safari
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the northern plains, where wildlife is most active.
Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeests, oribis, waterbucks, warthogs, and numerous bird species.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation before enjoying an unforgettable afternoon boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, you’ll encounter large pods of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Following breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s premier primate destinations.
The journey takes you through beautiful rural landscapes, tea plantations, traditional villages, and scenic crater lakes.
Arrive in the evening and relax at your lodge surrounded by tropical rainforest.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Turaco Treetops
Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Nature Walk
After an early breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest in search of wild chimpanzees.
Watch these intelligent primates communicate, feed, groom, and swing effortlessly through the forest canopy.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its exceptional birdlife, monkeys, butterflies, and lush vegetation.
Return to your lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy breakfast before travelling south to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The drive offers magnificent views of crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, tea plantations, and local communities.
In the afternoon, embark on a spectacular boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its remarkable concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Enganzi Lodge
Budget: Park View Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Optional Chimpanzee Tracking
Rise early for a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, searching for lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and numerous antelope species.
After breakfast, spend the afternoon enjoying an optional chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge or simply relax at your lodge while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, travel through the famous Ishasha Sector in search of the legendary tree-climbing lions.
Continue through the breathtaking Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge
Mid-range: Bwindi Lodge
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today marks the highlight of your safari.
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure.
The trek may last between 2 and 8 hours depending on the gorilla family’s location.
Upon finding the gorillas, enjoy one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat while learning about their social behaviour and conservation.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and celebration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
After breakfast, cross into Rwanda through the Cyanika Border and continue to Volcanoes National Park.
Enjoy beautiful views of Rwanda’s rolling green hills before checking into your lodge.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Muhabura Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
Begin the morning with a briefing before entering Volcanoes National Park to track the fascinating golden monkeys.
These rare primates are playful, colourful, and highly photogenic.
After your trek, transfer to Kigali for an overnight stay and optional city tour if time allows.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel
Mid-range: Five to Five Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Transfer to Akagera National Park and Lake Ihema Boat Cruise
After breakfast, travel east to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to the Big Five.
Upon arrival, enjoy a short game drive before embarking on a relaxing afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Expect sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, and an impressive variety of birds.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Mid-range: Akagera Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Full-Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park
Spend the entire day exploring Akagera’s diverse landscapes of open savannah, wetlands, woodlands, and lakes.
Search for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, topis, impalas, elands, and many bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your wildlife adventure.
Return to your lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Transfer to Kigali – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Kigali.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, or enjoy lunch before your transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda and Rwanda safari.
Meals: Breakfast
Uganda Apes and Wildlife Safari
Uganda Apes and Wildlife Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Engeya Tours and Travel safari guide. After a short briefing about your upcoming adventure, transfer to your hotel where you can relax after your international flight.
Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Entebbe or simply unwind before your safari begins.
Accommodation: Entebbe
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive towards Lake Mburo National Park.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and fascinating water experiments demonstrating the Earth’s hemispheres.
Continue through beautiful countryside characterised by rolling hills, traditional farms, banana plantations, and Ankole long-horned cattle before arriving at Lake Mburo National Park.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, elands, waterbucks, warthogs, and numerous bird species.
Accommodation: Lake Mburo National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Explore Lake Mburo National Park
Rise early for a rewarding morning game drive when wildlife is most active.
After breakfast, choose from optional activities including:
Guided walking safari
Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
Horseback safari
Relaxing at the lodge
The boat safari offers excellent opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles and aquatic birds.
Accommodation: Lake Mburo National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo and journey through southwestern Uganda’s breathtaking highlands towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The drive offers spectacular views of terraced hills, local villages, tea plantations and dense forests.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax while preparing for your gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: First Gorilla Trekking Experience
After an early breakfast, report to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for a briefing before beginning your trek.
The trek may last between 2 and 8 hours depending on the gorillas’ location.
Once located, spend one magical hour observing these endangered primates in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration.
Accommodation: Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Second Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today offers another incredible opportunity to track a different habituated gorilla family, allowing you to appreciate varying group behaviours and family dynamics.
Each gorilla family offers a completely unique experience, making a second trek especially rewarding for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Accommodation: Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Bwindi – Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, travel to the southern Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions that rest in giant fig trees.
Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, topis, Uganda kob, and leopards.
Accommodation: Ishasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Full-Day Game Viewing in Ishasha
Spend the day exploring the remote wilderness of Ishasha.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to observe predators and large herbivores in their natural habitat.
The area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding wildlife destinations due to its low visitor numbers and abundant wildlife.
Accommodation: Ishasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Ishasha to Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy one final morning game drive before travelling through Queen Elizabeth National Park towards the Kasenyi Plains.
After lunch, head out for another exciting evening game drive searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks and Uganda kob.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains before returning for breakfast.
In the afternoon, embark on a spectacular boat safari along the Kazinga Channel where you’ll witness one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and birds.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Queen Elizabeth – Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park.
The drive passes through scenic crater lakes, tea plantations, traditional villages and offers magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your forest lodge.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
After breakfast, join expert rangers for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
Besides chimpanzees, the forest hosts twelve primate species and over 370 bird species.
Following lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for an enriching nature walk where you’ll encounter monkeys, birds, butterflies and beautiful wetland vegetation.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe.
Enjoy scenic countryside views and stop for lunch along the way before arriving at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Best of Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Best of Uganda and Rwanda Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional Engeya Tours and Travel safari guide. After a short briefing about your adventure, transfer to your hotel in Kigali.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional Kigali city excursion.
Accommodation: Hotel Chez Lando / Hôtel des Mille Collines or similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Kigali – Butare – Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast, begin a scenic drive south through Rwanda’s famous rolling hills towards Butare.
En route, visit the historic King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza before continuing to the National Museum of Rwanda, where you’ll learn about Rwanda’s fascinating cultural history.
Continue through tea plantations and beautiful countryside to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Overnight near the forest.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel / Gisakura Guest House or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest
Wake early for one of the safari’s highlights.
Following a ranger briefing, enter Nyungwe Forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, you may also encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys and numerous forest birds.
Spend one magical hour observing the chimpanzees before returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Guided Nature Walk and Rugarama Hot Springs
Enjoy a guided forest walk through one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.
Look out for colourful birds, waterfalls, butterflies and unique forest plants.
In the afternoon, visit the nearby Rugarama Hot Springs or choose the famous Nyungwe Canopy Walk for spectacular rainforest views.
Return to the lodge.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Nyungwe Forest – Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and travel north through Rwanda’s breathtaking countryside towards Volcanoes National Park.
Enjoy panoramic views of rolling hills, villages and volcanic mountains before arriving in Kinigi.
Relax at your lodge as you prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / La Palme Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for briefing before beginning your gorilla trek.
Led by experienced rangers, hike through dense forest until you locate a mountain gorilla family.
Spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge.
The afternoon is free for relaxation.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to Uganda
After breakfast, enjoy another exciting primate adventure by tracking the playful golden monkeys.
Later, cross the Cyanika Border into Uganda before continuing to Kisoro.
Enjoy magnificent views of the Virunga Volcanoes along the journey.
Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel / Kisoro Tourist Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Lake Mutanda – Lake Bunyonyi
Visit the stunning Lake Mutanda, surrounded by volcanic peaks and lush hills.
Enjoy scenic photography, birdwatching and beautiful landscapes before continuing to Lake Bunyonyi.
Spend the evening relaxing beside Uganda’s most beautiful lake.
Day 10: Kyambura Chimpanzee Trekking and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the day by trekking chimpanzees in the spectacular Kyambura Gorge.
After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its incredible concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and water birds.
After breakfast, begin the scenic journey back to Kigali via the Katuna Border.
Admire spectacular landscapes, rolling hills and rural communities before arriving in Rwanda’s capital city.
Relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Chez Lando / Hôtel des Mille Collines
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Kigali City Tour and Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a guided Kigali city tour.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, colourful local markets, art galleries and craft centres before enjoying lunch.
Later, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Uganda and Rwanda safari to a close.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Best of Uganda Signature Safari
Best of Uganda Signature Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Engeya Tours and Travel professional safari guide. After a short briefing about your safari, transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for relaxation after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a leisurely evening overlooking the shores of Lake Victoria.
Accommodation: Entebbe
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. Drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing vibrant towns, traditional villages and extensive farmlands.
Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting walking safari to track endangered white rhinos before continuing north.
Upon arrival in Murchison Falls National Park, visit the Top of the Falls where the mighty Nile crashes through a narrow rocky gorge, creating one of Africa’s most spectacular waterfalls.
Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Wake up early for a thrilling game drive across the northern savannah. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes and numerous bird species.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat safari along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants and countless birds gathering along the riverbanks.
Those interested may hike from the boat landing to the top of the falls before returning to the lodge.
Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a scenic drive southwest towards Kibale Forest National Park. Pass tea plantations, crater lakes, rolling hills and the beautiful landscapes surrounding Fort Portal.
Arrive at your lodge in time for relaxation.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Following an early briefing, head into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Observe these intelligent primates interacting, feeding and communicating within the forest.
Later, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for birds, monkeys and community conservation initiatives.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive towards Queen Elizabeth National Park while enjoying magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, searching for elephants, buffaloes, lions and numerous antelope species before checking into your lodge.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the day with an early morning game drive through Kasenyi Plains, where predators are often seen hunting Uganda kob.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for enormous pods of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and one of East Africa’s richest bird habitats.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, travel south through the scenic Ishasha Sector, where you may have the opportunity to spot the famous tree-climbing lions resting in giant fig trees.
Continue through beautiful mountain landscapes before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation: Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today marks the highlight of your Ugandan adventure.
Following a morning briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek through the dense rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family.
Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent creatures as they feed, groom and interact within their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for relaxation or enjoy an optional Batwa cultural experience.
Accommodation: Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, enjoy a short scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake or enjoy optional canoeing, birdwatching, village walks and cultural interactions.
Lake Bunyonyi offers one of the most peaceful settings in Uganda and provides the perfect place to unwind after gorilla trekking.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi– Equator – Entebbe
Depart after breakfast for the return journey to Entebbe.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photography, souvenir shopping and refreshments before continuing to Entebbe.
Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxing evening at your hotel.
Accommodation: Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time before your guide transfers you to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Your incredible 12 Days Best of Uganda Signature Safari with Engeya Tours and Travel comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional safari guide from Engeya Tours and Travel. After a brief introduction, you will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, enjoy the beautiful gardens, or take an optional visit to the nearby Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the shores of Lake Victoria.
In the evening, your safari guide will brief you about the exciting journey ahead while answering any questions regarding your safari.
Drive Time: Approximately 15–60 minutes
Accommodation: Entebbe or Kampala
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, begin your journey north towards Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area.
Your first stop will be Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be tracked on foot. Accompanied by experienced rangers, enjoy an exciting guided walk through the sanctuary to observe southern white rhinos grazing peacefully in their natural habitat.
After lunch, continue your drive through beautiful countryside and local villages before entering Murchison Falls National Park.
If time allows, visit the spectacular Top of Murchison Falls, where the mighty River Nile squeezes through a narrow rocky gorge before plunging over 45 metres below, creating one of Africa’s most powerful waterfalls.
Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Safari lodge inside or near Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive, Nile Boat Cruise & Top of the Falls
Rise early for an unforgettable morning game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park.
This is the best time to search for lions, leopards, elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis and many other wildlife species. Bird enthusiasts can also spot numerous raptors and colourful savannah birds.
Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to Paraa for one of Uganda’s finest wildlife boat cruises along the Victoria Nile.
The cruise offers exceptional opportunities to observe large pods of hippos, enormous Nile crocodiles basking along the riverbanks, elephants cooling off in the water, buffaloes drinking at the shoreline, and hundreds of bird species including African fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons and cormorants.
The boat gradually approaches the thunderous base of Murchison Falls, providing spectacular photography opportunities.
Later, either hike or drive to the top of the falls to witness the incredible force of the Nile crashing through the narrow gorge.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Scenic Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Following breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and journey south-west through Uganda’s scenic countryside towards Kibale Forest National Park, often referred to as the primate capital of East Africa.
The drive offers changing landscapes ranging from rolling hills and tea plantations to traditional villages and fertile farmland.
After arriving in Kibale, enjoy a guided nature walk through the beautiful Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation project renowned for its exceptional biodiversity.
Keep an eye out for black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, vervet monkeys, colourful butterflies and over 200 bird species, including the elusive Great Blue Turaco.
Drive Time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Accompanied by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority guides, walk through the tropical rainforest while learning about Kibale’s remarkable ecosystem.
Besides chimpanzees, Kibale is home to 13 primate species, including black-and-white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys and olive baboons.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend one unforgettable hour observing their fascinating social interactions, playful behaviour and human-like characteristics.
After lunch, continue your scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah park, famous for its diverse habitats and exceptional wildlife.
Enjoy spectacular views of crater lakes, rolling hills and the distant Rwenzori Mountains as you approach the park.
Drive Time: 2–3 hours
Accommodation: Safari lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Wildlife Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Uganda.
Search for lions hunting Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, spotted hyenas, warthogs and numerous antelope species.
Following lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward.
This waterway supports one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos, along with huge Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, monitor lizards and countless bird species including African skimmers, pelicans, saddle-billed storks and fish eagles.
The Kazinga Channel provides outstanding opportunities for wildlife photography.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions and Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park through the remote Ishasha Sector, internationally famous for its rare tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a game drive in search of these remarkable predators resting on giant fig tree branches while also spotting elephants, buffaloes, topis and numerous bird species.
Continue through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” before arriving at the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The scenic drive features breathtaking mountain views, terraced hillsides and traditional villages.
Drive Time: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
Today marks the highlight of your Uganda safari.
Following an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a comprehensive briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure.
Your trek may last anywhere from two to eight hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla family.
As you hike through dense rainforest, bamboo forests and steep mountain terrain, your guides will introduce you to Bwindi’s incredible flora and fauna.
Finally encountering a family of endangered mountain gorillas is an emotional and unforgettable experience. Spend one magical hour observing them feeding, grooming, playing and caring for their young in complete silence.
After returning to the lodge and enjoying some relaxation, visit the indigenous Batwa community, where you will learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, ancient hunting techniques, music, dances and cultural heritage.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive towards Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park but one of its most beautiful.
Unlike many other parks, Lake Mburo offers opportunities to explore on foot.
After checking into your lodge, enjoy an afternoon guided walking safari with an armed ranger, allowing you to safely walk among zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, buffaloes and many bird species.
Alternatively, guests may choose an optional cycling safari for a unique wildlife experience.
As evening approaches, enjoy spectacular sunset views across the park’s rolling hills and lakes.
Drive Time: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Safari lodge in Lake Mburo National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Morning Game Drive and Return to Entebbe
Enjoy one final morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.
Lake Mburo is the best place in Uganda to see large herds of Burchell’s zebras, impalas and elands, while giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and numerous bird species are frequently encountered.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe.
Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator Monument, where you can stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres simultaneously, take memorable photographs, enjoy lunch and browse local craft shops for souvenirs.
Arrive in Entebbe during the late afternoon or early evening.
Drive Time: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out.
Depending on your international flight schedule, your safari guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey home.
As your safari comes to an end, you leave with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s magnificent wildlife, welcoming people, breathtaking scenery and extraordinary primate encounters.
Meals: Breakfast
Uganda and Rwanda Signature Safari by Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Engeya Tours and Travel professional driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe where you can relax after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy lunch or dinner before settling in for the night.
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa. The journey passes through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, rolling hills, and traditional villages.
Enjoy a lunch stop in Fort Portal, one of Uganda’s most beautiful towns. If time allows, you can visit the Amabere ga Nyina Mwiru Caves, Nyakasura Waterfalls, or the Tooro Kingdom Palace before continuing to Kibale National Park.
Arrive at your lodge in the evening, check in, relax, and prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest with experienced park rangers.
Walk through the rainforest while searching for habituated chimpanzees. Along the way, you may also see black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, olive baboons, colourful butterflies, and many bird species.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend one magical hour observing them as they feed, groom, communicate, and play in the forest canopy.
Return to the lodge for lunch before visiting the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This guided nature walk offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, including the Great Blue Turaco, and chances to spot monkeys, butterflies, and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Evening Game Drive
Enjoy breakfast before driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
After checking into your lodge and having lunch, head out for an exciting evening game drive across the Mweya Peninsula. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, waterbucks, warthogs, giant forest hogs, and, if lucky, the elusive leopard.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, enjoy one of Africa’s finest wildlife boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.
Watch large schools of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, monitor lizards, and numerous bird species gathering along the shoreline.
After lunch, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Drive through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” with breathtaking mountain views and terraced hillsides.
Arrive at your lodge in the evening.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Rwanda
Wake up early for breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing.
Your gorilla trekking adventure begins as experienced guides lead you through the dense rainforest in search of one of Bwindi’s habituated gorilla families.
The trek may take between two and six hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour watching these gentle giants interact naturally in their forest home.
Return to the lodge for lunch before crossing into Rwanda and continuing to your lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
Day 7: Golden Monkey Trekking & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
After breakfast, report to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey trekking experience.
Follow experienced guides into the bamboo forests where these colourful and energetic primates live. Spend one hour observing their playful behaviour and taking memorable photographs.
Later in the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for an authentic Rwandan cultural experience featuring traditional dances, music performances, storytelling, local crafts, and cultural demonstrations.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Transfer to Akagera National Park
Enjoy breakfast before driving to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah national park and home to the Big Five.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge and have lunch.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy an evening game drive where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, rhinos, and numerous bird species.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema
After breakfast, enjoy an extended morning game drive through Akagera National Park in search of more wildlife.
Later, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, water birds, African fish eagles, herons, kingfishers, and many other species.
Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge.
Day 10: Departure to Kigali
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and enjoy a scenic drive to Kigali.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a brief Kigali city tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial or local craft markets.
Your driver-guide will then transfer you to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda and Rwanda Signature Safari.
Uganda Apes and Wildlife Safari
Uganda and Rwanda Experience – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Engeya Tours and Travel professional safari guide. After a short briefing about your upcoming adventure, you’ll transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Depending on your arrival time, you may relax by the lakeside or enjoy a leisurely evening before beginning your safari.
Accommodation: Tilapia Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
After an early breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through Uganda’s scenic countryside, colourful roadside markets, tea plantations and rolling hills.
En route, stop at the Equator Monument for memorable photographs and demonstrations before continuing towards western Uganda.
Arrive at the park in time for lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
This incredible cruise offers excellent opportunities to photograph large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks and hundreds of bird species including African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans and African skimmers.
After the cruise, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge & Cultural Village Walk
Following breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
The dramatic forested gorge contrasts beautifully with the surrounding open savannah. Besides chimpanzees, you may encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, baboons and numerous forest birds.
Following lunch, drive to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a guided community walk where you’ll visit local homes, interact with villagers, learn about traditional farming methods, coffee processing, banana cultivation and everyday life in rural Uganda.
Return to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Topi Lodge
Day 4: Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Kisoro
Rise early for a morning game drive in the famous Ishasha Sector.
This region is best known for its tree-climbing lions that often rest high in giant fig trees. Your guide will also search for elephants, buffaloes, topis, Uganda kobs, hyenas and numerous bird species.
After the game drive, continue south towards Kisoro, passing through spectacular mountain scenery, terraced hillsides, bamboo forests and the beautiful Echuya Forest Reserve.
The towering Virunga Volcanoes gradually appear on the horizon, creating one of Uganda’s most scenic drives.
Arrive in Kisoro during the evening.
Accommodation: Mucha Hotel
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park & Transfer to Rwanda
After an early breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park headquarters for registration and a detailed gorilla trekking briefing.
Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, begin your trek through dense bamboo forests and volcanic terrain in search of one of the park’s habituated mountain gorilla families.
The duration of the trek varies depending on the gorillas’ location, but the reward is extraordinary. Once located, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, groom one another and interact naturally.
Following your trek, receive your Gorilla Trekking Certificate before crossing the Cyanika Border into Rwanda.
Continue to Musanze (Ruhengeri) for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel Muhabura
Day 6: Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Lake Kivu
After breakfast, report to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for another exciting primate adventure.
Golden monkey trekking offers excellent photography opportunities as these colourful primates leap energetically through the bamboo forest.
Following your trek, travel to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing, walking along the lakeshore, enjoying the cool breeze or simply taking in the spectacular scenery.
Accommodation: Paradise Malahide
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali & Kigali City Tour
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Kigali.
Upon arrival, begin a guided city tour visiting important landmarks, local craft markets and cultural attractions.
The highlight of the day is a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of Rwanda’s history, resilience and remarkable journey of reconciliation.
Afterwards, check in at your hotel for your final night.
Accommodation: Step Motel
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.
Your guide will assist with check-in procedures as your memorable Uganda and Rwanda safari comes to an end.
We thank you for choosing Engeya Tours and Travel and look forward to welcoming you back to East Africa.
Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari
Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Your safari begins after breakfast when your professional guide from Engeya Tours and Travel picks you up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, passing tea plantations, traditional villages, rolling hills, and beautiful crater lakes before arriving in Kibale Forest National Park.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk around the crater lakes and the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and primate viewing.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, head to the Kibale Visitor Centre for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Spend the morning exploring the rainforest and searching for habituated chimpanzees while learning about the park’s remarkable biodiversity.
Following lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park through scenic landscapes overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of Uganda’s richest wildlife viewing areas.
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas, and numerous bird species before returning for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds.
Return to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Ishasha Sector and Tree-Climbing Lions
After breakfast, travel through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the southern Ishasha Sector.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions resting in giant fig trees.
Along the way, keep an eye out for elephants, topis, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of birds.
Dinner and overnight in Ishasha.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Ishasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy another early morning game drive for additional wildlife viewing before continuing to Bwindi through beautiful tea-growing regions and rolling hills.
Upon arrival, take part in an enriching Batwa Cultural Experience where you’ll learn about the traditions and lifestyle of Uganda’s indigenous forest people.
Relax at your lodge while preparing for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.
Accompanied by experienced rangers, trek through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family.
After spending one magical hour with the gorillas, receive your trekking certificate before departing for Lake Bunyonyi.
Spend the evening relaxing while enjoying spectacular lake views.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe International Airport
Enjoy breakfast overlooking the lake before beginning your scenic return journey to Entebbe.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for memorable photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Rwanda Uganda Primate Safari
Rwanda Uganda Primate Safari – Engeya Tours and Travel
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Welcome to Rwanda
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Engeya Tours and Travel. After a short safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in Kigali.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided city tour visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, art galleries, and the vibrant Nyamirambo neighbourhood. This introduction provides insight into Rwanda’s remarkable transformation, culture, and hospitality.
Dinner and overnight in Kigali.
Day 2: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, depart Kigali for Volcanoes National Park, enjoying spectacular views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural villages.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge before enjoying an afternoon cultural visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Experience traditional dances, local music, storytelling, and learn how tourism has transformed surrounding communities through conservation.
Dinner and overnight near Volcanoes National Park.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, report to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing before beginning your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure.
The trek may take between 2 and 6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat.
After lunch, relax at your lodge or enjoy an optional visit to the scenic Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Following breakfast, cross the Cyanika Border into Uganda and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The scenic drive passes through beautiful terraced hills, farming communities, and lush countryside before arriving at your forest lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an optional Batwa cultural experience where you’ll discover the traditions of Uganda’s indigenous forest people.
Dinner and overnight in Bwindi.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Today offers another extraordinary gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda’s famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Following a ranger briefing, trek through dense rainforest searching for your assigned gorilla family. Along the way, you may encounter colourful birds, monkeys, butterflies, and unique forest plants.
Spend one memorable hour with the gorillas before returning to your lodge for relaxation and storytelling with local conservation guides.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive north through the scenic Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Continue through open savannah landscapes where wildlife sightings may include elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and various antelope species.
Following lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive before checking into your safari lodge overlooking the park.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Rise early for an exciting morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains where predators are most active.
Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, leopards, waterbucks, warthogs, and abundant birdlife.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering excellent opportunities to view hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, monitor lizards, and hundreds of water birds at close range.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kibale Forest National Park
Enjoy breakfast before travelling to Kibale Forest National Park through western Uganda’s beautiful crater lakes region and lush countryside.
After checking into your lodge, enjoy an optional guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you’ll encounter monkeys, colourful birds, butterflies, and local community projects.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Entebbe
Following breakfast, report to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking experience.
Walk through one of Africa’s richest tropical rainforests while searching for habituated chimpanzees. Spend one hour observing these intelligent primates as they feed, communicate, groom, and play.
After the activity, begin your scenic drive to Entebbe International Airport, arriving in the evening for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Rwanda and Uganda primate safari.
Day 1 : Transfer to Kibale NP from Entebbe
The driver guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport on your arrival and immediately transfer you to Kibale National Park. This is the primate capital of the world with 13 primates including chimpanzees our close relatives. The journey is amazing as you pass in the greenish environment covered with tea plantations, forests and many more others. Arrive after a 6-hour drive for a leisurely dinner and night stay.
Midrange Lodge – Guereza Canopy Lodge
Day 2 :Chimpanzee tracking and Isunga Community walk
Wake up and have breakfast which will be followed by a short drive to the park offices for briefing before tracking. During this time, know about the rules and regulations to follow such as don’t feed wild animals, keep a distance from the chimpanzees, don’t mimic, don’t make noise while trekking and more.
The search will begin with the help of the park ranger guide and park escorts in the jungle while spotting birds and wild animals such as vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, Grey cheeked mangabeys and many more others. Meeting a community or group of chimpanzees will reward you with a great experience as you spend an hour following their movements and behaviours. Some of the members will be playing, searching for food, breastfeeding young ones and more.
After the trek, head back to the lodge with a certificate of trekking and enjoy your lunch. Take a community walk through Isunga village where you get a chance to visit 3 crater lakes, tea plantations, coffee gardens and banana plantations. The walk will last for about 3 hours but of great adventure and memory.
Day 3 :Transfer to Rwenzori Mountains NP and begin the hike
Transfer to Rwenzori Mountains National Park as you pass through the Land of Craters (Ndali-Kasenda) crater belt. Make a stopover at the twin lakes of Nyinambuga and Kifuruka. Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a world UNESCO heritage site known to have the highest peak in Uganda, Margherita Peak.
Arrive and be briefed about hiking, register and be assigned with a park ranger, a porter and a chef. Begin the hike as you pass through the Bakonzo homesteads and then through the montane forest. Here, spot some primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons and not forgetting different birds such as strange weaver bird, Rwenzori batis, white starred Robin, long-tailed cuckoo and many more others. Spend a night in the mountains.
Stay at Nyabitaba Hut
Day 4&5 :Mount. Rwenzori trek to Bujuku Camp
These days will be spent in the mountains as you explore the beautiful plants, birds, and primates and if you are lucky enough, spot the rare three-horned chameleon. Also, water bodies like crater lakes and rivers will be seen on this trek.
Stay at John Maate camp and Bujuku camp
Day 6 : Descend and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Descend further to the starting point and sign out at the park gate where you will meet the driver guide ready to take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park was formerly known as Kazinga Channel National Park and after the visit of Queen Elizabeth, the name changed.
This park is known for diverse wildlife including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, warthogs, Uganda kobs, lions and more. Arrive and head to the lodge booked for your overnight stay.
Midrange Lodge – Twins lakes Safari Lodge
Day 7 : Game drive and boat cruise
Wake up in the morning and take a game drive where you get to spot the beauty of this savannah-protected area. The game drive will take you to Kasenyi plains where you expect to meet animals like elephants, leopards, lions, cape buffalos, Uganda kob, hey as, warthogs and many more others. Birds are also spotted such as vultures, hawks, ibises, hornbills and more.
Take an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel where you get to spot aquatic animals like crocodiles, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffalos, birds like pelicans, fish eagles, egrets, hamerkops, kingfishers and many others. The boat cruise will last for 2 hours but is of great adventure and worth to take it. Head back to the lodge with a route game drive.
Midrange Lodge – Twins lakes safari Lodge
Day 8 : Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Leave Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park a home to mpalas and zebras. The drive will take about 3 hours as you pass through farmlands, Crater Lake, cattle farms and many more others. Arrive and take any optional activity like a cultural tour or horseback riding.
Midrange Lodge – Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Day 9 : Game drive and boat cruise
Have a morning game drive in the park and then an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo to search for animals like impalas, zebras, elands, buffalos, oribis, hyenas, topi, waterbucks, leopards, warthogs crocodiles, hippos and more. Each experience takes about 2 to 3 hours depending on the location of wild animals.
Midrange Lodge – Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Day 10 :Drive back to Entebbe, with a stopover at the equator
Head back to Entebbe after breakfast a journey that will last about 3 hours drive. This journey will involve a stopover at the Uganda equator and here, take photos and buy some handmade crafts. Proceed with a journey and be dropped at the airport and this marks the end of the Safari.
