14-Day Uganda and Kigali Primates and Cultural Adventure

When you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our tour guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. There, you can relax and enjoy the city views as you settle in.
The hotel staff will serve your meals and make sure you are comfortable throughout your stay.

Begin your day with a scenic drive to Jinja, a town famous for its beautiful landscapes and adventure activities. Once there, take a boat cruise on the Nile River to the Source of the Nile. Enjoy the peaceful water and views while your guide shares interesting facts about this historic spot.

If you love adventure, try bungee jumping over the Nile River. Whether you seek a thrill or just want a unique experience, this activity will give you lasting memories.

In the evening, visit Bourbon to experience Jinja’s lively nightlife. Enjoy good food, drinks, and music as you relax after a busy day.

In the morning, you will travel to Kampala with a stop at Ewaffe Cultural Village, about an hour away. Here, you can experience traditional Baganda culture through activities like farm tours, fruit feasts, bark cloth making, food preparation, local brewing, fishing, a Luwombo lunch, traditional games, and Kojja and Senga sessions. After this cultural visit, you will continue to Kampala and rest for the night.

After breakfast, you will travel to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking adventure.

The rhino tracking will last until midday, followed by lunch.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying views of the South bank savannah woodlands. Take photos along the way. At the lodge, get ready for a night game drive with an armed ranger and spotlights, where you can see lions, hyenas, leopards, and rock pythons hunting.

Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast at the lodge before heading out on a water safari along the Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls. You’ll see animals like African bush elephants, giraffes, hippos, waterbucks, various birds, and Nile crocodiles up close as they come to the river.

After lunch, visit the top of Murchison Falls to see the Nile squeeze through a narrow gorge, creating a cool mist. Enjoy a tea break or a drink during the sundowner as you watch the sunset over the river. Return to the lodge for dinner and a restful night.

After checking out, have breakfast and go on a short early morning game drive through the savannah to see wildlife and enjoy the sunrise. Then, travel by 4x4 to Kibale Forest National Park, stopping for lunch at a restaurant in Hoima.

Kibale Forest National Park is famous for its many primate and bird species. After arriving, visit the Tooro Kingdom and its palace, then continue to the lodge to relax.

Have an early breakfast at the lodge, then meet the park rangers for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking.

With your ranger guides, trek into the jungle to see chimpanzees up close. After the morning activity, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. In the evening, visit the Bigodi community, where you can spot birds like the handsome francolin and great blue turacos, see how local banana juice is made, enjoy cultural entertainment, and take a nature walk. Return to the lodge at sunset to relax.

Start your day with a visit to the Amabere Caves, a historical and cultural site in western Uganda. The caves are known for their unique rock formations and local legends. Your guide will share stories about their origins and importance.

Next, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a well-known wildlife destination. On the way, stop at the Equator to take photos standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Continue to the Katwe Salt Pans to see traditional salt mining. Watch workers use age-old methods to extract salt from the lake. Afterward, head to the lodge to rest for the night.

Enjoy breakfast at sunrise at the lodge, then head out for a morning game drive. You’ll see wildlife such as African bush elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, and various bird species.

After the game drive, return to the lodge around midday for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, take a water safari on the Kazinga Channel to see birds like African fish eagles, hornbills, and great blue turacos, as well as animals coming to the water. Later, visit the twin lakes for a sundowner, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, take a morning game drive through the park as you head south to see the tree-climbing lions.

Watch the tree-climbing lions up close in the fig trees, then continue your drive to Bwindi. Enjoy lunch along the way and take in the scenic views. After arriving at the lodge, visit the Batwa community in the evening to learn about their transition from forest life. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest before the next day's gorilla trek.

After breakfast, meet with park rangers for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Trek into the jungle to see the mountain gorillas up close—a truly memorable experience. Afterward, return to the lodge, then transfer to Lake Mutanda to relax. Join your guide for a canoe trip among the islands, learning about their cultural history. Return to the lodge for the night.

Have an early breakfast at the lodge, then meet the rangers to prepare for golden monkey trekking. Trek through the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes, observing rare plants and animals along the way.

The golden monkey trek will take most of the morning and afternoon. At midday, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest, then transfer to Kigali. Check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner at sunset, and rest for the night.

Enjoy a mid-morning cultural experience, then take a guided city tour of Kigali. Visit markets and historical sites as your guide shares insights about the city’s history, culture, and traditions. This is a great way to explore Kigali’s mix of heritage and modern life.

Take time to relax at the hotel before your departure flight. Use this time to unwind, reflect on your trip, and get ready for your journey home.