Uganda: discover the Big Five

Your journey, day by day

1. Day01

   Ziwa’s rhinos

   Arrival in Entebbe, a few hours to rest and departure north. In the afternoon, guided walk in Ziwa Reserve to observe rhinos up close. About 250 km, 6 hours.

2. Day02

   Budongo and the top of Murchison Falls

   Chimpanzee trek in Budongo Forest, a visit to the Top of the Falls and a first game drive in Murchison Falls National Park. About 100 km, 2.5 hours plus activities.

3. Day03

   Northern Murchison Falls

   A full day in the park: morning game drive to the Nile delta in Lake Albert and, after lunch, a boat trip up the Nile to the foot of the falls.

4. Day04

   Towards the Toro Kingdom

   Long transfer south through the Albertine Rift Valley, Lake Albert, Hoima, villages, countryside and tea plantations to the Fort Portal region. About 350 km, 7 hours.

5. Day05

   Bigodi and Queen Elizabeth

   Ecotourism experience in Bigodi, choosing between a nature walk and a cultural encounter. In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth and first game drive. About 100 km, 2.5 hours.

6. Day06

   Safari and the Kazinga Channel

   Morning game drive on the Kasenyi tracks. After lunch, a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel to Lake Edward, among hippos, elephants, buffaloes and numerous bird species.

7. Day07

   From the savanna to Bwindi

   Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, moving from savanna landscapes to the mountains. About 250 km, 7 hours.

8. Day08

   Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi

   Trek in the Impenetrable Forest after the UWA ranger briefing. After meeting the gorillas, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. About 50 km, 2.5 hours.

9. Day09

   From Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo

   Transfer through Kabale and the Ankole region to Lake Mburo National Park. Afternoon game drive or night safari. About 180 km, 4.5 hours.

10. Day10

    Final safari and return to Entebbe

    Optional final game drive, walking safari or lodge activity. After lunch, return to Entebbe, stop at the Equator and a few hours to rest before the night airport transfer. About 250 km, 6/7 hours.