Seven days in Uganda takes you face to face with mountain gorillas in the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, on boat safaris past hippos and crocodiles at Murchison Falls, and white water rafting at the source of the Nile in Jinja. Uganda is raw, green, and genuinely wild in a way that even the most seasoned Africa traveller does not expect.
Seven days in Uganda takes you face to face with mountain gorillas in the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, on boat safaris past hippos and crocodiles at Murchison Falls, and white water rafting at the source of the Nile in Jinja. Uganda is raw, green, and genuinely wild in a way that even the most seasoned Africa traveller does not expect.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport on Lake Victoria's shore. Drive to Kampala for a city tour including the Kasubi Tombs, the burial ground of Buganda kings, and the colourful Owino Market. Evening at a restaurant on Lake Victoria for fresh Nile perch. Overnight Kampala or Entebbe.
5-hour drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most visited wildlife area. Afternoon game drive across the Kasenyi plains famous for lion prides that have learned to climb trees - a behaviour unique to this park and the Ishasha sector. Overnight park lodge.
Morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector for lions, elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kob antelope. Afternoon 2-hour boat safari on the Kazinga Channel connecting Lakes Edward and George - the banks are lined with the highest concentration of hippos in Africa along with enormous Nile crocodiles and hundreds of bird species. Overnight Queen Elizabeth lodge.
4-hour drive through the Kigezi highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to almost half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Afternoon village walk through Buhoma community to meet local Batwa pygmy families and learn about their forest heritage. Overnight Bwindi forest lodge.
The most powerful wildlife experience in Africa. Trek into the impenetrable forest with rangers tracking one of Bwindi's habituated gorilla families - treks can take 1 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are. When you find them you get one unforgettable hour with the family, watching silverbacks, mothers, and young playing metres away. Overnight Bwindi.
Long drive northeast to Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria, where the Nile begins its 6650-km journey to the Mediterranean. Afternoon white water rafting on Grade 4 and 5 rapids just below the source of the Nile - one of the best rafting experiences in the world. Overnight Jinja.
Morning boat ride to the exact spot where the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria, the river's official source. Drive 2 hours back to Entebbe Airport for your return flight. End of tour.
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