Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point, a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with one of our Uganda experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect holiday to match.
Gorilla tracking is sure to get the heart racing – not only will you come face to face with endangered mountain gorillas, but you’ll also be trekking through tropical rainforest at altitude. Combine this with a volcano climb in the iconic Virunga Volcano range, hikes to ancient caves, and walking or canoeing trails between lodges, and you have all the ingredients for an active adventure from start to finish.
If that’s not enough, spend a few days in Jinja, Uganda’s adrenaline capital, where you can tackle powerful white-water rapids, explore on quad bikes, or simply take in the dramatic scenery at the source of the Nile. It’s the perfect way to round off an exhilarating, adventure-filled journey.
If time or budget doesn’t allow for everything, speak to Catherine – she’ll be happy to tailor this adrenaline-fuelled itinerary to suit your specific interests and priorities.
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Uganda holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your trip will be tailored to suit you.
Fly overnight to Entebbe and check in at one of our recommended hotels. Spend the afternoon relaxing or head out to explore the area at your leisure. Your safari guide will be happy to offer suggestions.
This morning, transfer to Jinja, stopping en route to visit the Speke Monument, which commemorates the first Westerner to confirm the source of the Nile. Settle into your lodge this afternoon and enjoy the surroundings.
Enjoy the chance to take part in a range of fantastic activities. Choose from white-water rafting, tubing, canoeing, horse riding, quad biking, or a relaxing sunset cruise on the lake.
Enjoy a second full day to explore the region. You might visit the Samuka Island Bird Sanctuary or choose from the wide range of activities available in the area.
Return to Entebbe for an overnight stay at one of our recommended hotels.
Driving west to Fort Portal, you’ll settle into your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, take a guided walk to the Amabere Caves, known for their striking stalagmites and stalactites.
Spend the morning with your expert guide tracking chimpanzees through the forest. After lunch, visit the Bigodi Swamps for a guided walk around the perimeter in search of the region’s unique birdlife and monkey species.
Departing early this morning, you transfer to Kasese for an approximately 3–4-hour hill hike in the Rwenzori mountain range. Afterwards, continue on to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Begin your day with an expert tracker, venturing out in search of lions while learning about the fascinating conservation work behind the project. After lunch, unwind aboard the Mweya boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll glide past hippos, elephants, and a variety of birdlife drawn to the water’s edge.
You transfer to Bwindi either via the direct main road or through Ishasha, with the opportunity to search for the tree-climbing lions along the way.
Gorilla trek day! Many consider this the highlight of the trip. An early night beforehand is recommended, as you'll want to be well rested to fully enjoy every minute of your hour with the gorillas.
You take an exhilarating forest walk from Buhoma to Nkuringo, which takes around 5 to 6 hours. Along the way, you learn about the local flora and fauna, including trees, birds, wildlife, and the misty hills that surround you. If you're very lucky, you might even catch another glimpse of the mountain gorillas.
You make your way to Lake Mburo for your final two nights, a relaxed end to your journey with the chance to spot more wildlife and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
You have the day free to either unwind after your adventures or, if you’re feeling active, you might choose to take a biking or horseback safari for a closer look at some of the smaller game you may not have seen yet, such as zebra and eland.
You transfer back to Entebbe Airport, with a stop at the Equator for a photo opportunity and a chance to browse local crafts before your journey home.
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Catherine is dedicated to all things Uganda and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
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