Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

• Activities:
  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Enjoy a guided sunset boat ride on Lake Victoria, spotting birdlife like kingfishers and egrets.
  • Optional visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Center to see rescued animals.
• Lodge: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe (luxury) / Airport View Hotel (midrange).

Day 2: Rhino Tracking & Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

• Activities:
  • Depart early for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhinos on foot with a professional guide.
  • Continue to Murchison Falls, with a stop for lunch en route.
  • Visit the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views of the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge.
• Lodge: Chobe Safari Lodge (luxury) / Pakuba Safari Lodge (midrange).

Day 3: Game Drive and Nile Delta Boat Cruise

• Activities:
  • Morning game drive in the savannah to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes.
  • Afternoon boat cruise to the Nile Delta, famous for rare shoebill stork sightings, hippos, and crocodiles.
• Lodge: Same as Day 2.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

• Activities:
  • Scenic drive through the Albertine Rift Valley, passing lush tea plantations.
  • Stop at traditional roadside markets to taste local fruits.
• Lodge: Kyaninga Lodge (luxury) / Primate Lodge Kibale (midrange).

Day 5: Full-Day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

• Activities:
  • Join researchers for a full day of observing chimpanzees as they forage, play, and interact.
  • Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetlands to spot monkeys, butterflies, and colorful birds like the great blue turaco.
• Lodge: Same as Day 4.

Day 6: Cultural Stop & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Activities:
  • Visit the Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru caves and nearby waterfalls, learning about local mythology.
  • Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a relaxed evening.
• Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury) / Elephant Hab Lodge (midrange).

Day 7: Lion Tracking & Kazinga Channel Cruise

• Activities:
  • Join rangers for a lion-tracking adventure, gaining insight into lion behavior and conservation.
  • Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.
• Lodge: Same as Day 6.

Day 8: Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Activities:
  • Game drive in Ishasha to spot the famed tree-climbing lions.
  • Scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing terraced farmlands.
• Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (luxury) / Engagi Lodge (midrange).

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Visit

• Activities:
  • Trek through dense forest to spend an hour observing a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
  • Afternoon visit to the Batwa community for storytelling, traditional dances, and crafts.
• Lodge: Same as Day 8.

Day 10: Canoeing & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

• Activities:
  • Morning canoe ride on Lake Mutanda, with panoramic views of the Virunga Mountains.
  • Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its islands and serenity.
• Lodge: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort (luxury) / Arcadia Cottages (midrange).

Day 11: Ziplining & Island Exploration

• Activities:
  • Thrilling ziplining adventure across Lake Bunyonyi.
  • Guided tour of historical islands, including the famous Punishment Island.
• Lodge: Same as Day 10.

Day 12: Cross to Rwanda & Community Experience

• Activities:
  • Cross into Rwanda and transfer to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park.
  • Participate in a traditional Rwandan cooking class or banana beer-making workshop with a local family.
• Lodge: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (luxury) / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (midrange).

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

• Activities:
  • Trek through the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park to spend an hour with another gorilla family.
  • Relax at the lodge with optional spa treatments.
• Lodge: Same as Day 12.

Day 14: Golden Monkey Trekking & Canoeing on Twin Lakes

• Activities:
  • Morning trek to observe playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat.
  • Afternoon canoe ride on the serene Twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo) with breathtaking views.
• Lodge: Same as Day 12.

Day 15: Kigali City Tour & Departure

• Activities:
  • Guided Kigali city tour, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Inema Arts Center, and local craft markets.
  • Lunch at a top restaurant like Heaven Rwanda, showcasing local cuisine.
  • Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight or drop-off at your hotel for an extended stay.