Morning:
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Transfer to Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital (around 1-hour drive).
Afternoon:
After check-in at your hotel, explore Kampala. Visit cultural sites like Uganda Museum to learn about Uganda’s history and heritage.
Visit Owino Market for a vibrant local shopping experience.
Evening:
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, sampling Ugandan dishes such as Matoke (steamed bananas), Rolex (chapati filled with eggs and vegetables), and Luwombo (meat or vegetables cooked in banana leaves).
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Kampala
Morning:
Depart early for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (around 8-10 hours by road, or you can opt for a 1-hour flight to Kisoro or Kahili and then a 1.5-hour transfer to Bwindi).
Afternoon:
Arrive and check into your lodge near Bwindi. Prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Evening:
Rest and enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Morning:
Early morning briefing before embarking on a gorilla trekking expedition in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population.
The trek can last from 2-8 hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once found, you will spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat.
Afternoon:
After trekking, return to the lodge to relax and share your experiences.
Evening:
Enjoy a traditional Ugandan meal and a cultural performance at the lodge, such as a dance from local Batwa people.
Accommodation: Same lodge near Bwindi.
Morning:
After breakfast, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular national park (approximately 3-4 hours drive).
Afternoon:
Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds.
Alternatively, you can go on a game drive to spot wildlife like elephants, lions, and buffalo.
Evening:
Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge inside the park.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning:
Early morning game drive to spot wildlife in the park. This is an excellent time to see predators like lions and leopards.
Afterward, enjoy breakfast and begin your journey back to Entebbe (about 6-7 hours by road).
Afternoon:
Depending on the time of your flight, you can visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens or relax by Lake Victoria.
Evening:
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your return flight.