Ugandan Odyssey

The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip.

Day 1-2: Entebbe

Arrival into Entebbe International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner who can help find and book the best international flights for you.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, relaxing after your flights. 

Overnight: Karibu Entebbe (1 night)

Day 2-5: Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you'll begin your safari, driving to the Murchison Falls National Park. Stop for lunch and a guided walk at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route, arriving at your lodge late afternoon. 

Overnight: Murchison River Lodge (3 nights)

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy game driving in the park, followed by an afternoon boat cruise and sundowner. 

Day 4; Murchison Falls National Park

Today you will enjoy a morning boat cruise to the Nile Delta, returning to your lodge for lunch. This afternoon you will have a walk to the top of the falls followed by an afternoon game drive. 

Day 5-7: Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for the Kibale National Park, arriving at your lodge this afternoon. 

Overnight: Primate Lodge (2 nights)

Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park

This morning you have an early start with a short briefing at the park HQ. You then set off into the forest in search of your allocated chimp family. Spend an hour with them before heading back to your lodge for lunch. This afternoon you'll have the chance for a guided walk in the Bigodi Swamp. 

Day 7-9: Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon enjoy a game drive in the park. 

Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge (2 nights)

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following an early breakfast, your guide will drive you to Kyambura Gorge. Here you will undertake your second chimpanzee trek, this time in a very different yet equally captivating environment. Head back to your lodge for lunch before spending your afternoon exploring the Kazinga Channel on a boat cruise, offering the chance to see an abundance of wildlife from the water. 

Day 9-11: Queen Elizabeth National Park

This morning you'll continue your game drive southwards through the park, heading for the southern Ishasha area, and your camp. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. 

Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (2 nights)

Day 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Spend a full day game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

Day 11-13: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, you will enjoy a final game drive as you head out of the park, and make your way to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge (2 nights)

Day 12: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

This morning you start early with a short briefing at the park HQ before heading out on your gorilla trek. You'll then set off with your tracker into the heart of the forest in search of your allocated gorilla family. Spend 1 magical hour with them before heading back to your lodge for the afternoon. 

Day 13-15: Lake Mburo National Park

After an early breakfast, your guide will drive you to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the afternoon with time for an afternoon game drive. 

Overnight: Mihingo Lodge (2 nights)

Day 14: Lake Mburo National Park

Today you will have a bush walk and night game drive to enjoy. Both unique ways to view the wildlife on offer.

Day 15-16: Entebbe

Today you travel back to Entebbe, experiencing the equator crossing en route. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore or simply relax. 

Overnight: Karibu Entebbe (1 night)

Day 16: Return Home

This morning you will have one final experience as you enjoy a canoe trip on Mbamba Swamp.

This afternoon you will be transferred back to Entebbe Airport for your onward flight arrangements. We hope you will be leaving Uganda with some incredible memories and photos of your time here.