Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel by Lake Victoria. If time permits, enjoy a sunset boat ride or visit the botanical gardens.

Accommodation: Hotel No.5 or similar
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive west through tea plantations and lush countryside to Kibale Forest, one of Africa’s best places to see chimpanzees. The region also boasts crater lakes and stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Accommodation: Primate Lodge or Turaco Treetops
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Start early for your chimpanzee tracking in Kibale. Walk through the tropical forest, spotting chimps swinging in the trees along with colobus monkeys and a variety of bird species. In the afternoon, take a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetlands, a community-run sanctuary rich in biodiversity.

Accommodation: Primate Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi

Start with a game drive in the Ishasha Sector, hoping to spot the elusive tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast and briefing, head into the forest for the bucket-list experience of gorilla trekking. Track a habituated gorilla family with experienced rangers. You’ll spend a magical hour observing their behavior and family dynamics. Return to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Cross into Rwanda via the Cyanika border. Enjoy the scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, with misty mountain views and terraced hills. Stop for cultural insights along the way.

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Optional Gorilla Trek / Golden Monkey Trek / Dian Fossey Hike

Choose one of several activities:

• A second gorilla trek (optional and additional permit required)

• Golden monkey tracking – a light hike to observe playful and rare primates

• Hike to Dian Fossey’s tomb, honoring the famed primatologist

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Volcanoes – Kigali – Flight to Nairobi

Depart for Kigali and enjoy a brief city tour, including the Genocide Memorial Museum and craft markets. Then fly to Nairobi, Kenya, and transfer to your hotel for the evening.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel or Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Fly or drive to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive across the vast plains, searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, and more.

Accommodation: Mara Explorer Camp or Entim Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 11–12: Full Safari in the Maasai Mara

Spend two full days on safari in the Maasai Mara, one of the best places in Africa for big cat sightings and the Great Migration (seasonal: July–October). Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives. You may also:

• Visit a Maasai village to learn about their rich culture

• Take an optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost)

Accommodation: Mara Explorer Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy a final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi by air or road. Relax at your hotel or explore local markets and cafes.

Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: Departure

Depending on your flight time, you may visit the Giraffe Centre or the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage before transferring to the airport for your international departure.

Meals: Breakfast