Waterfalls, Wildlife & Gorillas

After breakfast, drive east through Jinja and Mbale towards Sipi Falls, located on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Enjoy scenic views of farmlands and villages. Arrive in time for a guided hike to the Sipi waterfalls, where you can visit the three cascading falls and explore local coffee farms. Dinner and overnight near the falls

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Spend the morning exploring Sipi Falls and the surrounding communities. Take part in a coffee experience, from bean picking to roasting, or enjoy an optional abseiling adventure beside the falls. After lunch, relax with panoramic views of the valley below. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park via Kampala. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. Continue to the park and check in at your lodge near the Nile River. Dinner and overnight in Murchison Falls.

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Start your day with an early game drive across the savannah, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and possibly leopards. Return for breakfast and rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, then hike to the top for stunning views. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive southwest to Kibale Forest, the “Primate Capital of the World.” Enjoy lunch en route and arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Kibale.

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After breakfast, go for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest — an exciting trek through lush rainforest filled with birdlife and other primates. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk and local community visit. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing scenic crater lakes and tea plantations. Arrive for lunch, followed by an evening game drive to spot elephants, antelopes, and lions. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you may encounter leopards, hyenas, and large herds of kob and buffalo. After lunch, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and countless water birds. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for the rare tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

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After an early breakfast, report to the park offices for a briefing before your gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through dense rainforest to find your assigned gorilla family, then spend an awe-inspiring hour observing them up close. After the trek, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a peaceful lake surrounded by terraced hills. Dinner and overnight at your lakeside lodge.

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Enjoy a relaxed morning by the lake, take an optional canoe ride, or visit local islands before starting your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator monument for photos and lunch en route. Arrive in the evening for your onward flight — marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.