Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe Bed & Breakfast Touch down in Entebbe, clear immigration, and meet your safari host for a private transfer to a boutique hotel tucked near Lake Victoria.
VIP meet, greet, and luggage assistance Optional sunset stroll through Entebbe Botanical Gardens Overnight: Hotel No.5 (or equivalent)
Day 2 – Entebbe → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drive north with a mid-morning stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walk before continuing to the Nile at Murchison Falls National Park.
Track rhinos on foot with expert rangers Arrive at your Nile-facing lodge for sunset views Overnight: Murchison River Lodge (or equivalent)
Day 3 – Murchison Falls Intensive Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Blend savannah game drives, Victoria Nile boating, and a Top of the Falls hike for a full immersion in Uganda's largest park.
Sunrise drive for elephants, giraffes, lions, and kob Private boat to the base of the falls Guided hike to witness the Nile squeezing through the gorge Overnight: Murchison River Lodge
Day 4 – Murchison → Kibale Forest Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Settle into safari rhythm on a scenic transfer south through Hoima and tea country, arriving beside Kibale's lush canopy.
Lunch en route amid crater-lake viewpoints Late afternoon forest-edge sundowners Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge (2 nights)
Day 5 – Kibale Chimp Trek & Community Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Track chimps in Kibale at dawn before an afternoon spent with local communities championing conservation and culture.
Habituated chimp encounter inside Kibale Community experience showcasing crafts, dance, and agro-forestry Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Day 6 – Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Descend toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, tracing crater lakes and Rwenzori vistas before settling into a lodge overlooking the plains.
Scenic transfer with photo stops Relaxed afternoon wildlife viewing near the lodge Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge (2 nights)
Day 7 – Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Track lions, elephants, and antelope across Kasenyi at dawn, then cruise the Kazinga Channel for dense pods of hippos and prolific birdlife.
Morning Big Five drive across the plains Afternoon boat safari with expert guide Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 8 – Ishasha Sector → Bwindi Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Travel south through Ishasha in search of the tree-climbing lions before ascending toward the cloud forests of Bwindi.
Track lions lounging in fig trees Arrive at a forest-fringe lodge for misty sunsets Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge (2 nights)
Day 9 – Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Early briefing followed by trekking into Bwindi for a profound hour with a mountain gorilla family.
Assigned gorilla family viewing for one hour Celebratory evening with fireside storytelling Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 10 – Bwindi → Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Cross the Cyanika border into Rwanda, complete immigration, and continue toward the Virunga volcano chain for lunch and lodge check-in.
Seamless cross-border logistics handled by our team Afternoon at leisure beneath the volcano silhouettes Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (or equivalent)
Day 11 – Volcanoes Optional Trek → Lake Kivu Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Choose between golden monkey trekking or a second gorilla trek (permit required) before transferring two hours to Lake Kivu.
Optional activity pre-booked to secure permits Arrive in Gisenyi for lakeside relaxation Overnight: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (2 nights)
Day 12 – Lake Kivu Leisure Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sink into a full day at Lake Kivu with curated options ranging from boat explorations to kayaking, cycling, or spa time.
Boat outings, village visits, or simple relaxation Sunset views over Rwanda's most scenic lake Overnight: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Day 13 – Lake Kivu → Kigali & Departure Breakfast Drive back to Kigali for lunch and a curated city tour before your international flight home.
Kigali Genocide Memorial and artisan markets Airport transfer timed with your departure Overnight: Departure