Big Five ,Great Apes ,Primates ,culture and the Great Lakes 14 days 13 nights

 

Day One: Arrival - Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to your chosen hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, depending on your flight schedule. Options include Hotel No.5, Serena Lake Victoria, Marriot Protea, Imperial Botanical Hotel, Bomah Guest House, Papyrus Guest House, Best Western, K Hotel, Onomo Hotel, Kampala Sheraton, Emin Pasha Hotel, Kabira Country Club, or Speke Resort Munyonyo. You will have the evening free for relaxation. (Basis: Bed & Breakfast)

Day Two: Source of The Nile
After breakfast, you'll visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Kasubi Tombs or Wamala Tombs, explore city markets, or shop for crafts. Then, you'll head to Jinja, passing through tea and sugar plantations and the Mabira Forest. Check in at The Haven, Eden Resort, or a similar lodge for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Jinja, its markets, and the Source of The Nile. Return for dinner and overnight. (Basis: Half Board)

Day Three: Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Rhino Sanctuary in Ziwa Ranchers Nakasongola for Rhino tracking. You'll have the chance to spot other wildlife like bushbuck, Uganda Kob, crocodiles, hippos, and various bird species. After lunch, continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving late in the evening. Check in at Paraa Safari Lodge, Sambiya River Lodge, Twiga Camp, Fort Murchison, or Heritage Camp. You may spot game en route. (Basis: Half Board)

Day Four: Game Drive, Shoebill Encounter, Launch Cruise
After breakfast, go for a game drive and a boat trip to the delta in search of the elusive shoebill stork. In the afternoon, enjoy a launch cruise on the Nile, passing by the powerful Murchison Falls. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Five: Albertine Rift, Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve
After a leisurely breakfast, you can opt for another game drive before checking out. You'll then head southwest to Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve via the Albertine Rift, with historical and cultural site visits on the way. Check in at Lake Albert Safari Lodge for lunch, and enjoy various activities in the afternoon. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Six: Kibale Forest, Nocturnal Walk
After breakfast and some game spotting, depart for Kibale Forest National Park via Hoima. Check in at your lodge for lunch and enjoy an optional nocturnal walk to see bush babies, pottos, and Thomas Galagos. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Seven: Primate Walk, Kibale Forest, Mt. Rwenzori National Park
After breakfast, participate in a primate walk in Kibale Forest National Park, where you can see chimpanzees and other primates. After lunch, drive to the Mt. Rwenzori National Park, also known as the "Mountains of the Moon," and check in at Equator Snow. You may explore the nearby natural hot springs. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Eight: Hike 'Mountains of the Moon,' Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, start your guided hike at base camp Nyakalengijo through dense forest and across rivers, with chances to spot various wildlife and bird species. After lunch at Nyabitaba camp, return to base, check out, and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, stop at the Equator for photographs and enjoy a game drive. Check in at your lodge on the Mweya Peninsula and relax. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Nine: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive, looking out for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. Visit Lake Katwe salt mines and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via the Southern sector. Have a lunch stop at Ishasha River Camp or Savannah Resort, where you might spot tree-climbing lions. Check in at your chosen lodge in Buhoma or Ruhija. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Ten: Gorilla Tracking, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda
Wake up early for gorilla tracking. After the trek, return to your lodge to freshen up and check out. Depart for Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda, driving through the misty slopes of Bwindi and Echuya Forest Reserve. Check in at your lakeside lodge for dinner and overnight. (Basis: Half Board)

Day Eleven: Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda
Enjoy activities around the lake, including island hopping, visiting 'Punishment Island,' exploring local markets, and more, depending on your chosen lake. Return in the evening for a campfire and overnight stay. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Twelve: Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, check out and head for Lake Mburo National Park. Make a stopover at the Igongo Cultural Museum and enjoy a game drive in the park. Check in at your chosen lodge for dinner and overnight. (Basis: Full Board)

Day Thirteen: Lake Mburo National Park/Equator and Kampala
After breakfast, check out and go for a game drive or a walking safari. Spot zebras, Cape buffalo, eland, topi, and more. Depart for Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photographs. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight. (Basis: Bed & Breakfast)

Day Fourteen: Departure
After breakfast, you may pick up souvenirs from craft markets in Entebbe before heading to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.