Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi, meet Ankole cattle, cruise the Kazinga Channel and finish beside the River Nile on this private 10-day Uganda journey.
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Read our reviews on Google →This 10-day private journey brings together Uganda’s signature experiences in one relaxed itinerary. Begin beside Lake Victoria in Entebbe, then head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and forest walks. Discover Ankole culture and farm life in Mbarara, search for tree-climbing lions and cruise the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, take a scenic flight over the Rift Valley, and finish with two nights on a private island in the River Nile near Jinja, close to the Source of the Nile.
Track a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi
Guided nature walks through the Bwindi highlands
Meet the long-horned cattle central to Ankole culture
Search the Ishasha fig trees in Queen Elizabeth
Hippos, crocodiles and birdlife along the channel
A bird’s-eye view of the Rift Valley
Where the world’s longest river begins its journey
Forest, savannah and river birds across the circuit
Day by Day Plan
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari team meets you for the short transfer to Protea Hotel Entebbe on the shores of Lake Victoria. Settle in, unwind beside the water and enjoy dinner as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Highlight: Unwind beside Lake Victoria before your Uganda adventure begins.
Journey from Entebbe toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda, travelling by road or by domestic flight and transfer depending on your booking. Arrive at Gorilla Heights Lodge, set at the highest point of the Bwindi sector, and take a gentle guided forest walk to prepare for your trek.
Highlight: Enjoy views over the Bwindi forest and the Virunga Mountains from your lodge.
Set out early after a briefing and head into the forest with expert trackers to find a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend up to one hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat, then return to the lodge to rest and share the day’s stories.
Highlight: Spend an unforgettable hour with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Leave Bwindi and travel through Uganda’s south-western highlands to Mbarara, the heart of Ankole. At Emburara Farm Lodge, discover life on a working farm and learn about the long-horned Ankole cattle that are central to the region’s culture and traditions.
Highlight: Meet the famous long-horned Ankole cattle and experience life on the farm.
Continue west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a chance to visit the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions that rest in the branches of fig trees. Later, arrive at Mweya Safari Lodge on the peninsula between Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the odds are good.
Highlight: Search for Queen Elizabeth’s famous tree-climbing lions resting in the fig trees.
Begin with a game drive across the park’s savannah in search of elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob and other wildlife. Later, enjoy a relaxed boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos gather in large numbers alongside crocodiles and abundant birdlife.
Highlight: Cruise the Kazinga Channel for close views of hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
Fly from Queen Elizabeth back to Entebbe on a scenic flight, gaining a bird’s-eye view of the Rift Valley landscapes and the savannah below. On arrival, transfer to Protea Hotel Entebbe and spend the rest of the day relaxing beside Lake Victoria.
Highlight: See the Rift Valley landscapes from above on a scenic flight.
Travel from Entebbe toward Jinja, East Africa’s adventure capital, and cross by boat to Wildwaters Lodge on a private island in the middle of the Nile. Settle into your suite among the rainforest and rapids, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river.
Highlight: Stay on a private island in the middle of the River Nile, surrounded by rapids.
Visit the Source of the Nile, where the river begins its long journey north from Lake Victoria, then return to the island at your own pace. Watch for birdlife and monitor lizards along the water, relax by the pool, or add optional activities such as rafting, kayaking or horse riding.
Highlight: Stand at the Source of the Nile, the starting point of the world’s longest river.
After breakfast, travel back toward Entebbe. Depending on your flight time, enjoy some last-minute shopping for local crafts and souvenirs before your private transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Highlight: Pick up local crafts and souvenirs before your flight home.
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This 10 Days Uganda Adventure can be customized around your travel dates, group size, interests and budget. Add extra nights in Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth, upgrade your accommodation, include Nile rafting near Jinja, or combine your Uganda trip with a Tanzania safari.
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