Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

Entebbe - Upon arrival at the airport, a representative from Pamoja Tours and Travel will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will meet your driver/guide the following morning when he picks you up from your hotel. The guest house offers cozy safari-style furnished rooms.
Accommodation: Via Via Guest House
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water

Day 2: Journey to Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Today, travel from Kampala across Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park. Spanning over 3,840 km², it is Uganda’s largest conservation area. The park is named after the renowned Murchison Falls. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at Pakuba Safari Lodge, thoughtfully built on the edge of the majestic River Nile. Enjoy a comfortable stay in a furnished safari tent overlooking the river, and relax by the swimming pool in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water

Day 3: Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Murchison Falls Experience

Murchison Falls National Park - Prepare for an early start today! Early morning is the best time to spot wildlife as animals are most active, the sun is gentle, and temperatures are cooler. After breakfast, embark on a game drive to explore the park’s northern region. Encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, various antelope species, and many tropical birds. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari up the Nile River to Murchison Falls, observing crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. After the boat safari, hike to the top of the falls for stunning views and photo opportunities!
Optional activities:

• Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest US$ 85 pp
• Hot air balloon US$ 380 pp

Day 4: Travel to Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park - Begin your journey to Kibale Forest N.P. The scenic drive passes through tea plantations and lush green countryside, characteristic of Uganda. A packed lunch is included for you to enjoy along the way. Spend the late afternoon relaxing and taking in the beautiful view of the forest and its wildlife.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Kibale National Park - Experience the thrill of observing primates today! Kibale Forest National Park is home to the highest number of primate species globally, including chimpanzees. With approximately 5,000 chimpanzees in Uganda, it’s an ideal location to spot them! An experienced ranger will guide you on a chimp tracking adventure in the morning or afternoon. Once located, you’ll spend an hour with the chimpanzees. The swamp walk takes you through grasslands, small communities, and picturesque scenery, where locals often greet you warmly. Expect to see three to four different primate species, with the highlight being the great blue turaco!
Optional activity at extra cost:
Chimpanzee habituation

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Enjoy a relaxing morning at your lodge before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As Uganda’s second-largest park, it is located at the base of the Rwenzori Mountain range, near Lake Edward and Lake George. The park is rich in wildlife, including gazelles, Uganda kob, warthogs, and waterbucks. Lions are often seen both inside and at the park’s entrance. Expect to see many hippos and elephants, and keep an eye out for a leopard basking in the sun. In the late afternoon, embark on a game drive into the park.
Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water

Day 7: Morning Game Drive and Explosion Crater Drive

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Rise early today. Before sunrise, enjoy coffee, tea, and donuts at the lodge before heading out for a game drive to catch the first light. Search for wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, waterbucks, leopards, Ugandan kobs, and warthogs. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, connecting Lake George and Lake Albert. Witness numerous hippos and other animals visiting the waterhole to drink or bathe, including buffaloes, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a variety of birds. This will be a highlight of your tour. After the boat safari, return to the lodge through the park.
Optional Activities:

• Hot air balloon safari US$ 380 pp
• Chimp tracking Kyambura Gorge US$ 50 pp
• Lion predator tracking US$ 85 pp

Day 8: Travel to Lake Mutanda

Lake Mutanda - Drive to Lake Mutanda in southwestern Uganda, near the borders with Rwanda and Congo. Traverse a stunning part of the country, often called ‘the Switzerland of Africa.’ Pass through countryside and bamboo forests, enjoying views of the Virunga Mountains. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (lunch not included). Mutanda Lake Resort, located on a peninsula in Lake Mutanda, offers comfortable accommodation with breathtaking views. It is an ideal base for gorilla trackers, volcano hikers, bird enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

Day 9: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Today is a special day; prepare for an encounter with Bwindi’s gentle giants: the endangered mountain gorillas. For many, this is the highlight of their Ugandan tour. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the only forest in Africa with both mountain gorillas and other primates. It also hosts five other primate species, 113 mammal species, over 200 butterfly species, and 360 bird species. The gorillas you track belong to one of nine habituated family groups that tolerate human presence for a short time each day. Tracking can take two to seven hours, and once located, you’ll have an hour with the gorillas. Meeting a mountain gorilla face-to-face is a humbling and emotional experience, offering a unique opportunity to connect with Uganda’s ‘Gorillas in the Mist.’

Day 10: Return to Entebbe/Kampala

Entebbe - After breakfast at the lodge, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport). Stop at the equator for a photo opportunity and some souvenir shopping. Accommodation for tonight is not included in the program. If you wish to depart from Entebbe Airport tonight or need additional nights in Kampala and/or Entebbe, please let us know.

• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Lunch
• Dinner
• All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
• Breakfast
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
• Park fees (For non-residents)
• Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
• A professional driver/guide
• Drinking water (On all days)

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp. per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Uganda is celebrated for its hospitable inhabitants and the variation in scenery and things to do. This journey will expose you to the finest of Uganda’s attractions. The Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts a bustling savannah wilderness, whereas Lake Mutanda is the ideal spot for unwinding. These are coupled with major attractions such as gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, and boat safari adventures. You will spend the night in the top mid-range lodgings available in Uganda.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.