Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, a meet-and-greet representative will assist you through immigration and luggage collection. You’ll then meet your private safari guide and transfer to a lakeside hotel to relax. If you arrive early enough, enjoy an optional 2–3 hour boat excursion to Mabamba Swamp in search of the elusive shoebill stork and other wetland birds. Late arrivals will do this activity the next morning.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe | Meal Plan: B
Begin the day with a tranquil 2–3 hour guided canoe safari through Mabamba Swamp, ideal for viewing the shoebill and other wetland birds. After breakfast back at the hotel, set off on a 6–7 hour scenic drive to Kibale National Park, passing vibrant towns, farmland, and tea plantations, with stops for breaks and photography.
Chimpundu Lodge | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Begin your day with an exhilarating chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, guided by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. The experience lasts 2–4 hours, including one hour with the chimps. You’ll hear their calls echo through the forest before spotting them grooming, foraging, and playing in the canopy. After lunch at the lodge, travel for about 3 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a brief evening game drive with chances to see elephants, buffaloes, antelope, and birdlife.
Elephant Hab Lodge | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Begin your morning with a 2–3 hour Lion Tracking Experience alongside researchers, using radio telemetry to locate collared lions—often the tree-climbing kind. Expect close encounters with other wildlife like hyenas, elephants, and Uganda kobs. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy a private 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its dense hippo populations, crocodiles, and elephants at the water’s edge, along with rich birdlife including fish eagles and storks.
Mahogany Springs Lodge | Meal Plan: B,L,D
Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. The trek lasts 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location, followed by one hour observing them in their natural habitat. Expect steep and muddy terrain, but porters are available for support. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Optional afternoon activities include visiting a Batwa community or a guided forest walk.
Mahogany Springs Lodge | Meal Plan: B,L,D
After breakfast, depart Bwindi for Lake Mburo National Park, a 5–6 hour drive through scenic landscapes and traditional Ankole cattle country. Enjoy lunch at Chero Café in Mbarara before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, take a 1.5–2 hour guided walking safari—one of the few in Uganda—where you’ll observe zebras, elands, impalas, and birdlife on foot, guided by a ranger who shares insights on tracks and vegetation.
Kigambira Safari Lodge | Meal Plan: B,L,D
After a relaxed breakfast, begin your return drive to Entebbe, stopping at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for photos, a Coriolis effect demonstration, and optional craft shopping or cultural performances. Enjoy a farewell lunch at the Equator Crossing Restaurant, known for its local dishes and grilled meats. Afterward, continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure, concluding your Signature Deluxe Safari.
