11 Day Ultimate Uganda Small Group Tour

Day Overview

DAY 1: Entebbe

On arrival, you’ll be met by our representative, transferred to your safari vehicle, and introduced to your guide before heading to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day relaxing ahead of your adventure.

DAY 2: Murchison Falls

Begin your safari with an early drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience. Afterwards, continue via Masindi and through the Kaniyo Pabidi Forest to the entrance of Murchison Falls National Park.

DAY 3: Murchison Falls

Enjoy a morning game drive on the Buligi tracks in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and abundant birdlife. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, where wildlife gathers at the water’s edge and the river forces itself through a dramatic seven-metre gorge.

DAY 4: Kibale Forest National Park

Visit the Boomu Women’s Group for insights into local craftwork and community initiatives before travelling south via Hoima toward Kibale. Though long and bumpy, the journey is rewarded with arrival in the beautiful crater lake region near Kibale Forest.

DAY 5: Kibale Forest National Park

This morning, trek through Kibale Forest in search of chimpanzees, spending one memorable hour with them once located. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife, primates, and successful community-based conservation efforts.

DAY 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, entering through the northern Kasenyi Plains. Visit the Kataara Women’s Group in the morning, then enjoy a wildlife-rich boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon—home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and prolific birdlife.

DAY 7: Ishasha Sector

Start with a game drive on the Kasenyi Plains before continuing south to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Afternoon game viewing offers opportunities to spot lions, Uganda kob, elephants, hippos, and other wildlife across the open savannah.

DAY 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel south into the Kigezi highlands, heading toward Bwindi—home of Uganda’s mountain gorillas and the next day’s unforgettable trekking experience.

DAY 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Set out early for your gorilla trekking adventure. After a briefing, trek through dense rainforest to locate your assigned gorilla family and spend one remarkable hour with them. In the afternoon, visit Ride 4 a Woman, a community initiative supporting local women and families.

DAY 10: Lake Mburu National Park

Leave Bwindi and travel into the rolling Ankole region toward Lake Mburo. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat ride to see hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and abundant birdlife along the lake’s edge.

DAY 11: Departure

Take a final game drive in Lake Mburo, home to zebra, eland, giraffe, and diverse antelope species. Afterward, drive back to Entebbe through the Ankole and Buganda regions for your onward journey.