Day 1: Kampala – Murchison Falls N/Park

Your safari drive guide will find to your hotel/lodge, Begin the panoramic drive to north-west through the famous Luwero Triangle and Masindi via Ziwa Rhino Project. Have a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, lunch and then drive to Murchison at the spectacularly situated site at the top of the fall where you will see the Nile’s beauty perfected. Marvel at “The Murchison Falls”, compressing from up to 1 km squeeze through a 7 meter canyon dropping 45 meters with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow and a plume of spray.

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park

After a cup of African Tea or Coffee, cross the Nile by ferry to the northern part of the park where you will spot Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. After lunch, go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just few meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. En-route, marvel at the toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over this 17 km stretch you may see elephant, waterbuck and Uganda Kob, crocodiles, many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. There you leave the boat and hike to the Top of the falls. See where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. Return to back to the lodge.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 3: Murchison – Kampala

After breakfast, transfer to Jinja where the mighty Nile begins its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea. On the way, have a visit to the source of the Nile, Ssezibwa and Bujagali falls. Return to your hotel in Kampala.

Day 1: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth N/Park

Your safari drive guide will find to your hotel/lodge, depart Kampala for Queen Elizabeth through magnificent hills and vegetation, have a photography stop over at the equator and continue to the market town of Masaka for lunch before proceeding to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park. Take on an afternoon Launch cruise along Kazinga Channel – one that joins Lakes Edward and George. The cruise is a wonderful way to see hippo, buffalo, Uganda kobs and the occasional Nile crocodile and a spectacular bird watching on the water bank. Many who experience the launch cruise consider it the high light of their entire African safari. Return to the lodge.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth – Game drives

After an early breakfast, take on a morning game drive to catch-up with the early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. You will most likely meet grazing Hippos, Elephants, and Lions, spotted Hyenas, bush buck, water buck, stripped jackal, comical warthogs and the elusive leopard. Proceed to Maramagambo forest. Many surprises await you here for example pythons are often observed in the crevices of the bat cave floor using the bats as a source of food. The cave is near a picturesque formerly Blue lake and Hunters cave. You may also see forest birds such as bat hawks, brown eared woodpecker and other primates. Return for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth NP – Kampala

After breakfast, head for a guided primate walk along Kyambura Gorge to look for habituated chimps through the gorge. After the primate walk, proceed to Ishasha. You will drive along the deep and wide dry craters that are occupied by savanna grasses and acacia. The drive takes you through the unique western rift valley escarpment and the Ishasha sector where you will take on a game drive in search of tree climbing lions before proceeding to Kampala.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our guide, transferred to your hotel for a safari briefing, and have time to relax and acclimate.

Day 2: Kampala to Murchison Falls

Depart for Murchison Falls National Park, traveling through traditional farms. After lunch at the lodge, we'll tour the top of the spectacular falls where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge.

Day 3: Murchison Falls Game Drive & Boat Cruise

An early game drive across the Nile in search of elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and lion. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise to the base of the falls, viewing hippos, crocodiles, and the rare Shoebill stork.

Day 4: Murchison to Kibale Forest

After breakfast, we head south on a scenic drive towards Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world, passing through lush countryside and the famous Luwero Triangle.

Day 5: Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking

Embark on a guided primate walk in search of chimpanzees. The trek offers sights of other primates like Colobus monkeys and diverse birdlife. After lunch, we proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 6: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

The highlight of your safari: after a briefing, we trek into the dense forest to spend one awe-inspiring hour with a family of mountain gorillas. In the afternoon, a community cultural walk offers insight into local life.

Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a scenic boat ride on the stunning Lake Bunyonyi, known for its many small islands. Afterwards, we begin our journey back to Kampala, with lunch en-route.

Day 8: Kampala City Tour & Departure

Enjoy a tour of Kampala's highlights for some last-minute souvenir shopping before your transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our guide, transferred to your hotel for a safari briefing and relaxation.

Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu

Depart for the semi-arid Samburu Game Reserve, home to unique, drought-resistant species. Arrive for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in this pristine wilderness.

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu

Morning and afternoon game drives to seek out the 'Samburu Special 5': the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Optional nature walks or cultural visits are available.

Day 4: Samburu to Lake Nakuru

Journey south to Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for birdlife and a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Enjoy a scenic drive with views of Mount Kenya and lush plantations.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After a final game drive in Nakuru, we head to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy an afternoon boat ride among hippo pods and take a walking safari on Crescent Island, a truly unique experience.

Day 6: Naivasha to Maasai Mara

Depart for the legendary Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving for lunch. We head out for a late afternoon game drive in this world-renowned ecosystem, known for its incredible wildlife density.

Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara

A full day dedicated to exploring the Mara's vast savanna. We'll track the Big Five and witness the plains game in their thousands, with a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool. This is the heart of the great wildebeest migration.

Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi & Departure

Enjoy a final breakfast in the Mara before we depart for Nairobi, stopping at the Great Rift Valley View Point. You will be dropped at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your departure flight.