Day 01: Entebbe Arrival

• Met by guide at Entebbe International Airport.
• Overnight at Entebbe Hotel No.5 (B&B).

Day 02: Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park

• Scheduled flight to Murchison Falls, game drive upon arrival.
• Accommodation at Nile Safari Lodge (3 nights).

Day 03: Game Drives and Boat Cruise

• Morning game drive.
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile.
• Evening at the lodge.

Day 04: Chimpanzee Trekking & Primate Walk

• Morning chimpanzee trekking.
• Guided primate walk in the tropical forest.
• Evening game drive.

Day 05: Murchison Falls to Bwindi National Park

• Scheduled flight to Kihihi, transfer to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
• Leisure time for activities or camp exploration.
• Evening cocktails, gourmet dinner, and campfire.

Day 06: Gorilla Trekking

• Morning gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
• Afternoon at leisure or participating in philanthropy initiatives.
• Spa treatment and dinner with views of the hills.

Day 07: Bwindi Experience or Wildlife Safari

• Choose between Batwa tribe experience or game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Last evening at the camp.

Day 08: Departure

• Scheduled flight from Kihihi to Entebbe.
• Day room at Hotel No.5.
• Free day before departure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as specified in the itinerary.

Accommodation:

• Entebbe Hotel No.5 (B&B)
• Nile Safari Lodge (3 nights)
• Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Bwindi Lodge (3 nights)
• Hotel No.5 Day Room

Note: Flight times are subject to change, and activities may vary based on local conditions and wildlife sightings.

Day 01: Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport you will be met by our guide this morning. Having passed immigration and luggage collection, please exit the arrival hall and look out for your guide who will be holding up a signboard mentioning your name.

Overnight at Entebbe Hotel No.5 (B&B)

Day 02: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park:  Scheduled flight Departs Entebbe 07:00am & Arrival Murchison Falls Pakuba 10:25am (subject to change at short/no notice & confirmation

Early morning transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, your expert guide will pick up and continue to your lodge. Game drive this morning for Elephants, Lions among many more. After a long day’s drive relax at your lodge this evening.

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge x 3nights

Day 03: Game drives, boat cruise in Murchison Falls.

Start today relaxed with a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda Kobs, lions, if you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species.  Lunch break at the lodge then proceed for a boat cruise along the Nile to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls. This is an opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles along the riverbanks and many water birds including the rare Shoebill tock. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 04: Chimpanzee trekking & Primate walk today: Chimp tracking experienced this morning. The hike takes about 2 to 4 hours, depending on the movement of the chimpanzees. Once the chimps are found you will stay for one hour with these amazing creatures to watch them eating, resting and playing.

Enjoy a guided primate walk in the lush expenses of the tropical forest, in search of the habituated chimpanzee family. Your guide will explain to you more about the animals and plants species that you encounter on your way. Also look out for other primates like the Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys, Red-tailed Monkeys, different type of birds, tracks of mammals and much more.

Game drive this evening as you get to the lodge.

Day 05: Transfer to Bwindi National Park:

Scheduled flight Departs Murchison Fall 07:00am Arrival Kihihi 10:25am (subject to change at short/no notice & confirmation

This morning will transfer to airstrip for your charter flight to Bwindi -Kihihi airstrip where you will be met by your guide who will drive you to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. The day is at leisure for you to explore the camp and its surroundings. You may opt to experience one of the many activities offered at the camp including an enthralling forest walk in the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you can spot rare forest elephants, giant forest hogs, primates, antelopes and over 200 species of butterflies to name a few.

In the evening, sip on delicious cocktails, pamper your palate with a gourmet dinner, and finally spend the rest of your night by the campfire before retiring to your tent for a good night’s sleep

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |

Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge or Bwindi Lodge x 03 nights

Day 06: Gorilla Trekking today: Fuel up at breakfast for the exciting morning ahead. Once all set, meet with your expert guide before you embark on a trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet the gorilla families that inhabit it. The gorillas are completely wild but have become used to seeing a few humans after years of habituation. Nonetheless, make sure to respect the complicated etiquette involved in meeting a giant silverback. Once the gorillas are located, spend up to an hour with them savouring every moment of this once-in-a-lifetime encounter before returning back to camp.

After lunch in camp, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure or take the time to learn about Sanctuary Retreats’ philanthropy initiatives in Bwindi. Visit the Bwindi Women’s Bicycle Enterprise, the Bead Making Project, the Ebeneezer Nursery and Primary School followed by the Bwindi Community Hospital and Nursing School, learning about how each project impacts the community for the better.

Once back in camp, indulge in a spa treatment leaving you relaxed, and unwind to the ongoing white noise of the forest. Sit down to a sumptuous dinner accompanied by stunning views of the hills and the African night sky.

* Please note only children aged 15 and above can track gorilla

Day 07: The Bwindi Experience or Wildlife Safari Excursion today;

On your last day, choose between a full day experience learning about the Batwa tribe’s history, their daily lives, their traditions and culture;

 Or

An exciting game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park popular for its tree climbing lions, savannah elephants, buffaloes, topi, hippos, various bird species, warthogs and the occasional leopard.

Upon return to camp, soak in your bath and freshen up for your last evening at the camp.

Day 08: Departure today; Scheduled flight Departs Kihihi 09:00am & Arrival Entebbe 11:25am (subject to change at short/no notice & confirmation

We transfer to Kihihi airstrip in time for onward flight to Entebbe. We will have a day room today.

Depending on departure time; have a free day before departure.

Meals:  Breakfast;

Accommodation: Hotel No.5 Day Room

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Once-in-a-lifetime encounters with Uganda’s endangered gorillas await when you stay in one of these only ten private luxury tents in the heart of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Ecologically respectful, contemporary-yet-classic in style, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp blends in sensitively with the dramatic African mountain landscape and, situated uniquely inside the national park, you are only minutes away from the start of your gorilla trekking adventure.

Hotel No.5

Locate just a stone throw away from the Entebbe International airport (5-10mins drive) is Hotel No.05. It’s a small quiet Boutique hotel where few is better and more secluded. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With all luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting.

For one of the most flavorsome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride.

Bwindi Lodge

Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy across a serene stream, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges.

The property has dramatic views of the impenetrable forest and is a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage. Experience upgraded rooms either Deluxe or Standard, a spa, sauna, the lounge and library that have all the Luxury reimagined.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is situated within the Southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Ntungwe river, an idyllic retreat for people who truly enjoy the wild. This exclusive camp blends the magic of a wilderness tented camp with superb service in this unspoilt and remote region of the National Park.

The Ishasha savannahs are famous for its population of tree climbing lions that can sometimes be spotted resting in the branches of the large fig trees. Being within the park the wildlife is free to also pass through the camp and elephants can be seen bathing in the river, buffalo enjoy grazing and resident troops of Black-and-White Colobus and vervet monkeys are frequently viewed.

Nile Safari Lodge

Nile Safari Lodge offers a magical escape in the most luxurious, tranquil and eco-friendly setting in Uganda. Explore the breathtaking views of the River Nile from every corner of our lodge.

Escape the ordinary and experience the awe-inspiring spectacles that the lodge has to offer on the banks of the world’s longest river and Uganda’s largest national park – Murchison Falls National Park.

The package includes:

• Ground transportation in 4×4 Land Cruiser.
• Airport transfers & transfers to & from Airstrips where applicable
• All meals except in Kampala (Bed & Breakfast only) in Ensuite mixed accommodations on double occupancy (hotels and safari lodges)
• A window seat for easy game viewing
• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages with water along the Tour
• Nature walk Bwindi
• Fulltime English speaking Driver/Guide
• Top of the falls hike
• Private Boat Cruises in Murchison falls
• Park entry fees and Government Taxes
• Either Chimpanzee Habituation Experience or trekking permit in Murchison Falls Np
• Community walk
• Scheduled charter flights as per the itinerary

The package excludes any cost of personal nature like:

• Visa fees to Uganda ($50)
• Any Additional activities not agreed upon and not in Itinerary
• Tips, Laundry
• Souvenirs
• Personal drinks and cigarettes
• International/ domestic Air ticket and related costs
• Personal Comprehensive Insurance