Uganda: Giants of the Forest & Hidden Wildlife

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive in Uganda and meet your expedition leader before transferring to your accommodation near Lake Victoria. Following an expedition briefing, prepare for an unforgettable week exploring one of Africa's most biodiverse countries.

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Airport transfer
Expedition briefing
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Entebbe

Day 2 – Shoebill Search & Murchison Falls

Begin the expedition with an early morning boat excursion through Uganda's papyrus wetlands in search of the elusive shoebill stork. Continue north to Murchison Falls National Park where the River Nile forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below.

Early morning shoebill search by boat
Guided birdwatching excursion
Visit Murchison Falls
Transfer into Murchison Falls National Park
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3 – Safari & The Nile

Explore Uganda's largest national park on a morning safari before enjoying a boat cruise along the River Nile. Search for elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, antelope and one of Africa's richest collections of birdlife.

Morning safari drive
Boat safari on the River Nile
Wildlife photography opportunities
Search for elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos and crocodiles
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park

Day 4 – Journey to Bwindi

Travel through western Uganda towards the mist covered mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, experience Uganda's changing landscapes before arriving at one of Africa's oldest rainforests.

Scenic drive through western Uganda
Wildlife and landscape stops
Gorilla tracking briefing
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Bwindi

Day 5 – Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Today's expedition centres around one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences. Trek through dense rainforest with expert rangers before spending an unforgettable hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat.

Guided mountain gorilla trek
Gorilla permit included
Observe wild mountain gorillas
Learn about gorilla conservation
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Bwindi

Day 6 – Kibale Forest & Chimpanzees

Travel to Kibale Forest National Park, home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of primates. Join experienced trackers in search of wild chimpanzees while exploring one of Uganda's richest rainforest ecosystems.

Transfer to Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking
Search for additional primate species
Tropical rainforest exploration
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Kibale Forest

Day 7 – Return to Entebbe

Return to Entebbe through Uganda's beautiful countryside, reflecting on an unforgettable week of wildlife encounters before enjoying your final evening together.

Scenic drive to Entebbe
Expedition wrap up
Free time for lunch
Free time for dinner

Overnight: Entebbe

Day 8 – Departure

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.

Breakfast
Airport transfer
Expedition concludes

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Highlights

Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Follow experienced trackers into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for one of the world's greatest wildlife encounters. Spend time observing wild mountain gorillas while learning about the conservation success that has helped protect this critically endangered species.

The Search for the Shoebill

Explore Uganda's vast papyrus wetlands in search of the elusive shoebill stork. With its enormous bill and prehistoric appearance, this remarkable bird has become one of Africa's most sought after wildlife sightings.

Chimpanzees & African Wildlife

Track wild chimpanzees through tropical rainforest before exploring Uganda's largest national park in search of elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles and countless bird species.