After breakfast, begin a guided tour of Kigali.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda’s history and the country’s journey toward peace and rebuilding.
Later, leave Kigali and travel north toward Musanze and Volcanoes National Park.
Visit the Dian Fossey Center and learn about the important work done to study and protect mountain gorillas.
You will also visit a cultural village where local people share traditional music, dancing and stories.
This day gives you a deeper understanding of Rwanda before your wildlife adventures begin.
Later, check into Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge and enjoy the cool mountain surroundings.
Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Wake up early and travel to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking.
After a ranger briefing, enter the bamboo forest and begin searching for these active primates.
Golden monkeys move quickly through the trees and often travel in groups. Watch them jump between branches, feed and play in their natural environment.
After completing your trek, travel toward Lake Kivu.
Check into Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa and enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting.
Spend the afternoon relaxing, walking near the lake or watching local fishermen on the water.
The beautiful hills and calm lake provide a relaxing end to an active day.
Accommodation: Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa

Enjoy breakfast while looking across the peaceful waters of Lake Kivu.
Depending on your schedule, you may choose a boat cruise or kayaking experience before leaving the area.
Later, travel back toward Kigali and transfer to the airport for your flight to Uganda.
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your Uganda safari representative.
Transfer to African Roots Guest House and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Your Uganda exclusive safari offers for early booking adventure now begins its Uganda section, which includes some of the country’s best wildlife and primate destinations.
Accommodation: African Roots Guest House, Entebbe

After breakfast, leave Entebbe and travel north toward Murchison Falls National Park.
Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience.
Walk with trained rangers and search for rhinos while learning about efforts to protect these important animals.
Continue toward Murchison Falls National Park.
Visit the Top of the Falls, where the River Nile moves through a narrow rocky gorge before dropping with great force.
The powerful water and mist create one of Uganda’s most impressive natural sights.
Later, continue to Pakuba Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Wake up early for a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
Search the open plains for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and many other animals.
Return to the lodge for lunch before preparing for your afternoon boat cruise.
Travel along the Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls.
Look for hippos in the water, crocodiles along the banks and elephants coming down to drink.
Birdlife is also excellent along the river, with many species found close to the water.
Later, enjoy another game drive as the afternoon becomes cooler.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and begin the journey south toward Kibale National Park.
Travel through green countryside, tea farms, banana plantations and small villages.
Along the way, visit Kyaninga Crater Lake.
The deep blue lake is surrounded by beautiful green hills and offers a peaceful place for photographs and relaxation.
Continue toward Kibale National Park and check into Kibale Forest Camp.
Kibale is well known for its many primate species and is one of Uganda’s best places for chimpanzee trekking.
Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your next adventure.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

After an early breakfast, travel to Kibale National Park headquarters.
Attend a ranger briefing before entering the forest for chimpanzee trekking.
Walk through the rainforest while listening for chimpanzee calls and movement in the trees.
When the chimpanzees are located, spend time watching them feed, play and interact.
After the trek, enjoy lunch before continuing to Semuliki National Park.
Visit Sempaya Hot Springs, where hot water rises naturally from deep underground.
Walk through the tropical forest and learn more about this unusual natural attraction.
Return to Kibale Forest Camp in the evening.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

After breakfast, visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves.
Your guide will explain the local stories connected to the caves and their importance to the history of the area.
Continue with a short walk to nearby crater lakes.
Enjoy beautiful views of the lakes, hills and distant Rwenzori Mountains.
Later, travel south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On arrival, check into The Bush Lodge before enjoying a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel.
Look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many birds around the water.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge – Banda

After breakfast, travel toward the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This area is famous for tree-climbing lions.

Your safari guide will search the large fig trees where lions sometimes rest during the day.

You may also see Uganda kobs, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife.

Continue toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The journey takes you through green hills, farms and villages before reaching the thick rainforest.

Check into Bwindi Backpackers Lodge and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Bwindi Backpackers Lodge

Today is one of the biggest highlights of your Uganda exclusive safari offers for early booking journey.
After breakfast, travel to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
Enter Bwindi Forest with experienced rangers and trackers.
The trek may take several hours depending on where the gorillas are located.
Once a gorilla family is found, spend your allowed time observing these amazing animals.
Watch the silverback, mothers and young gorillas as they feed, play and rest.
After completing the trek, travel to Lake Bunyonyi.
Check into Lake Bunyonyi Lodge and relax beside the peaceful water.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Lodge

Enjoy breakfast beside Lake Bunyonyi before beginning the journey toward Kampala.
Travel through Uganda’s beautiful countryside and small towns.
Stop at the Equator in Masaka.
Take photographs near the line separating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
You can also visit local craft shops and purchase handmade souvenirs.
Continue toward Kampala and check into Bushpig Hotel.
Spend the evening relaxing after the long journey.
Accommodation: Bushpig Hotel

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Kampala.

After breakfast, begin a guided city tour.

Visit the Uganda Museum and learn more about the country’s history and culture.

Continue to the Independence Monument and Nakasero Market.

Walk through the busy market and see local fruits, vegetables, spices and everyday city life.

After lunch, you may visit art galleries, enjoy Ugandan coffee or shop for souvenirs.

The remainder of the day is free for relaxation.

Accommodation: Bushpig Hotel

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya.
On arrival, meet your Kenya safari guide and begin the journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Stop for lunch along the way before arriving at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Later, enjoy an evening game drive.
Search for white and black rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, lions and many birds.
Depending on conditions, flamingos may also be seen around the lake.
Return to the lodge as the sun sets across the Rift Valley.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Wake up early for another game drive at Lake Nakuru.
The cooler morning hours provide a good chance to see wildlife before beginning your journey to the Maasai Mara.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and continue toward Kenya’s famous safari reserve.
Arrive at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge for lunch.
Later, enjoy your first afternoon game drive across the Maasai Mara.
Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife.
The wide grasslands and scattered acacia trees create classic African safari scenery.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

After breakfast, leave the lodge with a packed lunch and spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara.
Travel deep into the reserve in search of wildlife.
Look for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and buffaloes.
Depending on the season, you may also see large herds connected to the Great Migration.
Stop at a scenic area for your picnic lunch.
Later, visit a Maasai village.
Meet members of the community and learn about their traditional homes, clothing, music and dancing.
Return to Jambo Mara Safari Lodge in the evening.

After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short city tour.
You may visit the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Museum or local craft markets.
This is also a good time to purchase final souvenirs before leaving East Africa.
Later, your driver will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
Your 17-day Uganda exclusive safari offers for early booking journey ends with memories from Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
You have experienced golden monkeys, chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, lions, elephants, rhinos, beautiful lakes, local cultures and some of East Africa’s most famous landscapes.
Accommodation: Departure Day – No Overnight Stay
Highlight: Nairobi sightseeing and airport transfer.