A Journey Through the Ugandan Jungle

A journey to the magical land of Uganda, full of unique adventures.

You'll have the opportunity to experience local cultures and traditions, sample local cuisine, see pristine wildlife, and admire the incredible landscapes of the mighty Nile River. You'll also visit Bwindi National Park, home to half of the world's remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas.

Best months to visit:

• December - February
• June - September

Minimum age: 15 years

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your guide, who will transfer you to your hotel. If time permits, you can visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Accommodation: No. 5 Boutique Hotel, breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Kajjansi airstrip for a flight to Murchison Falls National Park, located in northwestern Uganda.
Flight time: 1 hour
Luggage allowance: 20 kg per person, including carry-on baggage (in soft bags).
Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to the lodge (1 hour).
Lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon, depart for a jeep safari through the park. The park, through which the River Nile flows, offers one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife spectacles and remains Uganda's largest national park.
Return to the lodge in the evening. Dinner.
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.
Depart for a morning safari through the park.
Murchison Falls is home to a diverse range of wildlife: over 76 mammals and 451 bird species, including buffalo, Jackson's hartebeest, antelope, lions, kob, giraffes, hyenas, bushbuck, and warthogs, among others.
Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.

In the afternoon, take a boat trip down the Nile to Murchison Falls, from which the national park takes its name. Here you can admire a breathtaking waterfall where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter-wide chasm and plunges 45 meters into the Rift Valley gorge, where huge Nile crocodiles bask at the bottom.
Return to the lodge in the evening. Dinner.
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to the airstrip. Today you will fly over the equator to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Flight time: 1 hour
Luggage limit: 20 kg per person, including carry-on baggage (in soft bags).
Upon arrival at the Kihihi airstrip, meet your guide and transfer to the lodge (1 hour). Situated in the Rift Valley, the park boasts a diverse range of ecosystems, including savannah, rainforest, lakes, and wetlands, making it a prime home for big game, ten species of primates, and over 600 bird species.

Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.
You'll begin the day with an exciting morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It boasts the highest biodiversity of plants and animals, consisting of open savannah, rainforest, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes, and the incredibly wide Lake Edward.
Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.

In the afternoon, enjoy a wonderful cruise along the Kazinga Channel, whose banks are dotted with hippos, buffalo, and elephants.
Arrive at the lodge in the evening for dinner.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.
Departure by jeep towards Bwindi Gorge National Park (2.5 hours).
The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. This enchanting mountain forest also attracts impressive birds and chimpanzees. You have the opportunity to explore the unique landscape of this national park. You can also hike to the village of the indigenous Batwa pygmies or take a nature walk to Munyaga Falls, a captivating waterfall located in the heart of the Bwindi Gorge forest.

Arrive at the lodge around 2:00 PM. Lunch and rest.
Today, you should be well rested to be in good shape for gorilla trekking.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge, full board

6:30 AM – Meet your guide at the lodge reception and depart for the park (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes).
Gorilla trekking lasts 4-6 hours.
*Gorilla permit included*

The Buhoma sector is home to the Bwindi National Park headquarters, and for good reason. It was in this sector that mountain gorilla trekking was first introduced in Uganda. Currently, four gorilla groups can be seen in the sector:

• The Mubare group, led by Kanyunyi, a silverback. This is the first group of mountain gorillas in Uganda to be habituated to human presence.
• The Habinyanja group, led by the silverback Makara.
• The Rushagura group, led by the silverback Kabukojo.
• The Katwe group – recently habituated to human presence.

The trek can take approximately 4-5 hours.
Recommended clothing: soft colors, waterproof hiking boots, long pants, and a raincoat or windbreaker.
Return to the lodge. Rest and dinner.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge, full board.