A compact journey through three very different sides of Uganda. Begin in Kibale Forest, one of the country’s leading destinations for chimpanzee tracking, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife, the Katwe salt works and a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, and finish at Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and scattered islands, with time for canoeing and cultural experiences.
Day 1: Entebbe to Kibale Forest
Leave Entebbe after breakfast and travel west through Uganda’s countryside towards Fort Portal, with time for lunch before heading on to Kibale Forest. The landscape changes as you approach the forest and the crater-lake region of western Uganda. Settle in ahead of tomorrow’s chimpanzee experience.
Day 2: Chimpanzees & Bigodi Wetland
Enter Kibale Forest in search of chimpanzees. After a morning briefing at Kanyanchu, begin your trek with experienced guides and trackers, watching for other primates and forest wildlife. After lunch, explore Bigodi Wetland on a guided community walk through the papyrus wetlands, with opportunities to see birds, primates and other wildlife while learning about the surrounding communities.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth, Katwe & Kazinga Channel
Travel south towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the crater-lake landscapes before continuing to the Katwe salt works to meet local people involved in traditional salt production. Later, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat safari between Lakes Edward and George, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo and abundant birdlife along the shore.
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi & Cultural Experiences
Continue towards Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with islands – one of southwestern Uganda’s most scenic destinations. Take to the water by canoe and explore the lake’s islands, then choose an optional cultural experience such as a community visit or a Batwa cultural experience. Spend the evening overlooking the lake.
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin the journey back towards Entebbe through beautiful countryside, with lunch along the way and a stop at the Equator for photographs and time to explore the craft and souvenir shops. Continue to the airport or your onward accommodation, depending on your flight schedule.
Five days covers some of Uganda's most memorable highlights, but it is easy to extend. Add gorilla trekking in Bwindi, spend more time at Lake Bunyonyi or include Murchison Falls or Lake Mburo. Tell us what you want to experience and we will build the journey around you.
