Secrets Of The Jungle
8 Days | Road & Fly-in
Murchison Falls ⇾ Kibale Forest ⇾ Queen Elizabeth National Park ⇾ Bwindi Impenetrable ⇾ Entebbe
Your African odyssey begins on the quiet, lapis shores of Lake Victoria, a gentle prelude to the raw grandeur ahead. From the salt-scented winds of Queen Elizabeth National Park—where lions survey the plains and the Kazinga Channel teems with life—you will move toward the ancient, emerald wall of Bwindi. In this cathedral of trees, a silent, face-to-face encounter with the mountain gorillas awaits, a moment that transcends the ordinary. Your journey culminates in the hills of Kigali, a city of remarkable resilience, offering a moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit. This is Uganda, unmasked and unforgettable.
- Murchison Falls game drives & Nile boat safari
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Scenic road safari across western Uganda
- Time-saving domestic flight back to Entebbe
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DAY 1 : Entebbe To Murchison Falls
Depart Entebbe in the morning and drive north through Uganda’s countryside toward Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most scenic wildlife reserve. Enjoy a lunch stop en route.
Arrive in the park in the afternoon and visit the Top of the Falls, where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge in a powerful display. Continue to your lodge for check-in and relaxation.
Overnight: Murchison Falls at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 2: Game Drive and Boat Ride at The Nile
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and hartebeest.
In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. This relaxing cruise offers excellent sightings of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Overnight: Murchison Falls at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 3: Murchison Falls To kibale Forest
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and journey southwest through changing landscapes toward Kibale Forest National Park, famous for having the highest concentration of primates in Africa.
Arrive in the afternoon, check in to your lodge, and enjoy the forest surroundings.
Overnight: Kibale at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 4: Chipanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Track chimpanzees and other primates such as red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project rich in birdlife and cultural encounters.
Overnight: Kibale at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 5: Kibale Forest To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing crater lakes and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park To Bwindi Impenetrable
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering chances to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and lions.
After breakfast, drive south toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, traveling through scenic landscapes and rural villages. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and relax in preparation for gorilla trekking.
Overnight: Bwindi at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, attend a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before embarking on your gorilla trekking safari.
Trek through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, enjoy one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat — the highlight of any Uganda safari.
Return to your lodge in the afternoon for rest or an optional community visit.
Overnight: Bwindi at a lodge or Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
DAY 8: Scenic Flight To Entebbe
After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight back to Entebbe.
Arrive in Entebbe in time for your onward international flight, marking the end of your 8-day Uganda safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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INCLUDED
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- All park entry fees and scheduled activities
- Chimpanzee trekking permit (Kibale)
- Gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
- Domestic flight Bwindi–Entebbe
- Accommodation and meals as specified
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EXCLUDED
- Anything not in the Includes.
