Route Overview: This is a classic “circuit” starting and ending in Entebbe. You are moving counter clockwise: North (Murchison), West (Kibaale/Queen Elizabeth/Bwindi), East (l. Mburo/ Jinja) and finally Entebbe.

Day 1: Arrival – Entebbe to Kampala

. Accommodation: Cassia Lodge (Kampala)

. Activity: Settle in. Enjoy the view of L. Victoria and City lights. Cassia is on a hill giving you a great introduction to Uganda

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

.Drive: Kampala to Murchison (approx. 4-5 hrs via Masindi).

Stop: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. This is Mandatory since Rhinos are exctinct in the wild of Uganda. you trek the White Rhinos here. It is located directly on the route.

.Afternoon: Arrive at Tilenga lodge. Evening relaxation over looking the Nile.

Accomodation: Tilenga lodge

Day 3: Murchison falls game drive And Boat cruise

.Morning: Early game drive in Buligi circuit( Northern Bank). Look for lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes and hartebeest.

Afternoon: Boat Cruise from Paara to the bottom of the falls. This is the highlight. you will see the Hippos, Crocodiles And Buffalo up close. The Boat stops at the base of the falls where you feel the spray.

.Accomodation: Tilenga Lodge

DAy 4: Transfer To Kibale NAtional PArk

Drive: MurchisonTo Kibale (approx. 5-6 hours)

A long but scenic drive through Fort Portal. you will pass through verdant tea plantations as you approach Kibale

evening: Settle in at Turaco Treetops lodge.

This lodge is right in the forest; expect monkeys in the tress around your room.

Accomodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetlands

Morning: Chimpanzee Trekking. This is the main event in kibale. you will be assigned a group to track the habituated chimps in the forest. you may also see-cheeked mangabeys and red colobus monkeys.

Afternoon: Optional. Bigodi wetland sanctuary walk. Excellent for bird watching (Great Blue turaco) and seeing otters.

accomodation: Turaco treetops lodge

Day 6: Transfer to queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive: Kibale to Queen elizabeth (approx. 2 hours)

Activity: Kazinga Channel Boat cruise. Unlike Murchison which is on the Nile, this is a channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. it often offers better photograph opportunities for lions, drinking and hundreds of buffalo.

evening: Arrive at Enshama Lodge. (note: Enshama is on the Mweya Peninsula side, close to the channel)

accomodation: Enshama Lodge

Day 7: Tree Climbing lions & game drive

morning: Game drive in the Kasenyi Plains sector. This is the best area to hunt for the famous tree- climbing lions of Ishasha ( specifically in the southern sector).

Alternatively, If Enshama is near the channel, you can do the Northern Circuit drive.

Afternoon: Leisure time or a second game drive.

Accomadation : Enshama lodge

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive: QENP to Bwindi (approx.3-4hours). you will drive through the Ishasha sector (look for lions here if you missed them yesterday) and cross into the southern part of Bwindi.

Note: The roads become hilly and winding as you approach the forest. arrive early to rest before the big trek.

Accomodation: Dorotia eco resort

Day 9: Gorilla trekking

Morning: Gorilla Trekking. this is the peak experience. you will be briefed at 7:00AM. the trek can last from 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on where the family moved overnight. Once you find them, you spend exactly one hour with the gorillas.

Afternoon: You will be exhausted. Rest at the lodge. if you have energy, visit the Batwa (pygmy) community experience near the Park.

accomodation Dorotia eco resort

Day 10: Transfer to lake Mburo National Park

Drive: Bwindi to Lake Mburo (approx. 5-6hors) you leave the mountainous forest and descend back to the savannah. you will cross the Equator (stop for the photos and experiments).

Afternoon: Lake Mburo Boat Ride or evening game drive. Lake Mburo is the only place in Uganda to see Zebras and Impalas.

Accomodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge. This is a unique lodge built on granite rocks. great view of the lake.

Day 11: Lake Mburo to Jinja (approx.5-6 hours)

You will pass through Kampala (lunch stop likely) and head East to the source of the NIle

Evening: Arrive at Nile valley. Relax and watch the river flow by.

Accomodation: Nile village

Day 12: White Water Rafting & Source of the Nile

Morning:White water rafting. you have booked this specifically. you will tackle grades 3 qand 5 rapids on the nile. (ful day option)

Alternative: if you dont want a full day, you can do a half-day raft and then visit the source of the Nile (where lake victoria empties) and do a short boat ride to the exact point.

Accomodation: Nile village

Day 13: Transfer to Entebbe

Drive :Jinja to Entebbe ( approx. 2hours)

Buffer: This is a short drive. if you have a late afternoon/evening flight, you have time to do a morning activity (horseback riding at the nioleor stork) before heading to the airport

End: entebbe Airport.

Practical Tip: since you are ending in entebbe on day 13, ensure you flight is not too early in the morning, as the drie from Jinja to Entebbe is only 2 hours, but traffic around kampala can be unpredictable