Leave Kampala early in the morning and set off north to Kidepo Valley National Park. It is a long day on the road, but the scenery changes as you leave the busy centre of Uganda behind and travel deeper into the north. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing towards Kidepo. As the journey progresses, the landscape becomes more open and rugged, giving you your first feel of the remote setting around the park. Arrive in Kidepo later in the day and settle into your lodge or camp. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy a good rest before your first full day of safari.

Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge / Mara Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, set off early for your first full day on safari in Kidepo Valley National Park. The morning is a great time to be out in the park, as you drive through the open savannah and valleys in search of wildlife. Head into the Narus Valley, where you can look out for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and the predators that move through these plains. Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax before heading out again for an afternoon game drive. With a full day in Kidepo, you have plenty of time to enjoy the varied landscapes, stop for wildlife sightings, and take in the quiet beauty of the park without rushing. As the afternoon comes to an end, make your way back to the lodge for dinner and a good night's rest.

Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge / Mara Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early for another full day in Kidepo Valley National Park. After breakfast, head out with your guide for a morning game drive while the air is still cool and wildlife is active. Your guide will choose the best route based on the areas you explored the previous day and where wildlife is moving that morning. You can spend more time around productive game-viewing areas or take a different route to see another part of the park. Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax before heading out again in the afternoon. Continue with another game drive as the day cools down, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. With two full days in Kidepo, there is time to take the game drives at a relaxed pace and cover more of the park instead of rushing through it in a single day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Kidepo Valley National Park and begin the drive towards Murchison Falls National Park. It is a full day on the road as you travel from the far north towards northwestern Uganda. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing southwest, watching the scenery change as you leave the dry landscapes around Kidepo and move to Murchison Falls. Arrive at your lodge later in the day, check in and settle in for the evening. After the long journey, you can relax and get ready for the following day's game drive and Nile cruise.

Overnight: Entikko Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the morning with a game drive through the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. The early hours are a good time to be out on the savannah as you search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and other wildlife. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, head to the Nile for a boat cruise towards the base of Murchison Falls. As you move along the river, keep an eye along the banks and in the water for hippos, crocodiles and other animals coming down to drink. The boat takes you into a completely different side of the park, with the river bringing you closer to the wildlife and the falls becoming more impressive as you approach their base. Return to your lodge in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive to the Top of Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before continuing its journey downstream. From the top, you can get close to the rushing water and feel the force of the river as it pushes through the gorge. After the visit, return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive through the park. Having already been out early on Day 6, this drive gives you a different feel of the park as the afternoon unfolds. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, with some luck, the park's predators. Return to the lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and drive south towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Arrive around midday, settle in and have lunch before heading out with your guide for a rhino-tracking walk. At Ziwa, you leave the safari vehicle behind and follow the rhinos on foot with your guide. It is a completely different way to see wildlife, with the chance to spend time in the sanctuary and learn more about the rhinos as you track them through their natural surroundings. After the tracking walk, return to the sanctuary and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge.

Overnight: Ziwa Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and begin the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, passing through changing landscapes as you make your way towards western Uganda and the Albertine Rift Valley. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing towards the park. On arrival, check in at your lodge and settle in for a relaxed evening. If you arrive early enough, you can head out for a short evening game drive and get your first glimpse of Queen Elizabeth’s wildlife before returning to the lodge for dinner. The main safari activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park begin the following morning.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge / Tabingi Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day early with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, heading out while the morning is still cool. This is a good time to search the savannah for elephants, buffalo, lions, antelopes and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax before heading out again in the afternoon. Later, make your way to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise. From the water, watch hippos and crocodiles along the channel while elephants and buffalo gather near the shoreline. Keep an eye on the trees, water, and wetlands too, as the channel attracts a wide variety of birds. The morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise give you two completely different ways to see Queen Elizabeth National Park, from the open savannah by vehicle to the wildlife and scenery along the water. Return to your lodge in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive south through the Ishasha sector to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The transfer takes around 3 to 4 hours, depending on road conditions, wildlife stops, and your lodge location in Bwindi. As you drive through Ishasha, keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions that make this part of Queen Elizabeth special. If the lions are in the area, you can stop for a closer look before continuing towards Bwindi. The landscape changes as you leave the open savannah behind and climb into the rolling hills and forested countryside of southwestern Uganda. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing to your lodge. Arrive at Four Gorillas Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp in the afternoon or evening. Settle in, relax, and prepare for your gorilla trek the following morning.

Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early, have breakfast, and get ready for one of the highlights of your Uganda safari. After breakfast, head to the gorilla trekking briefing point, where your ranger guides will take you through what to expect before you enter the forest. From there, begin your trek into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of one of the park's habituated mountain gorilla families. The trek can take several hours, as the gorillas move freely through the forest and their location changes from one day to the next. Your ranger guides will lead you through the forest, following the trails and signs left by the gorillas until you reach the family. Once you find them, you will spend one hour with the gorillas, watching them as they feed, rest, move through the forest, and interact with one another.

After your time with the gorillas, start the trek back through the forest and return to the lodge for lunch and some well-earned rest. If you still have some energy in the afternoon, you can take part in an optional Batwa Experience, with storytelling, cultural interpretation and demonstrations connected to the Batwa people's traditional relationship with the forest. Otherwise, the afternoon is yours to relax at the lodge after the trek.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and set off towards Lake Bunyonyi, with the drive taking about 2–3 hours, depending on your starting point in Bwindi and the road conditions. The journey takes you through the rolling hills and terraced countryside of southwestern Uganda, with beautiful views along the way. Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi around midday and check into your lodge. After lunch, take the rest of the afternoon at an easy pace after the previous day's gorilla trek. You can simply relax at the lodge and take in the views across the lake, or head out for an optional boat ride among the islands. It is a peaceful way to spend the evening, giving you time to unwind after the game drives, long drives and gorilla trekking of the past few days.

Overnight: Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi / BirdNest Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast and take in your final views of Lake Bunyonyi before checking out and starting the journey to your next destination. If you are travelling to Entebbe, the drive takes around 8 to 9 hours, depending on the route, road conditions and traffic. Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, refreshments and a chance to stretch your legs before continuing towards Kampala and Entebbe. For travellers heading to Kigali, Rwanda, the journey is shorter, with the border crossing providing a convenient connection for an onward flight or continued travel in Rwanda.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch en route