DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your professional Mahogany Travel Expeditions safari guide and transferred to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing evening or visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens.

DAY 2: ENTEBBE — ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY — MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot.

Continue to Murchison Falls and visit the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow 7-metre gorge before plunging dramatically.

DAY 3: GAME DRIVE & NILE BOAT CRUISE

An early morning game drive across the northern savannah in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, hartebeests, Uganda kobs and countless bird species.

In the afternoon, a boat cruise on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, where crocodiles, hippos, elephants and abundant birdlife gather along the riverbanks.

DAY 4: MURCHISON FALLS — KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Travel south through scenic countryside, tea plantations and rural villages towards Kibale Forest — home to the highest concentration of primates in East Africa.

DAY 5: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING & BIGODI WETLAND SANCTUARY

Track habituated chimpanzees in Kibale Forest with experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

In the afternoon, a guided nature walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for monkeys, birdlife and community conservation projects.

DAY 6: KIBALE — QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains along the way.

In the afternoon, a game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelope and numerous bird species.

DAY 7: KASENYI GAME DRIVE & KAZINGA CHANNEL BOAT CRUISE

An early morning game drive around the Kasenyi Plains, where lions are frequently spotted hunting Uganda kobs.

After lunch, the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise — outstanding opportunities to view hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of bird species.

DAY 8: ISHASHA SECTOR — BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

DAY 9: GORILLA TREKKING EXPERIENCE

After an early briefing, embark on the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure through the rainforest.

Spend one magical hour observing a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat before returning to your lodge.

DAY 10: BWINDI — KIGALI CITY TOUR

Cross into Rwanda and drive to Kigali.

Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets, and enjoy a guided city tour.

DAY 11: KIGALI — VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Drive north to Volcanoes National Park.

Relax at the lodge or visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village for traditional Rwandan performances and local experiences.

DAY 12: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING

An exciting golden monkey trekking experience through the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park.

Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the beautiful surroundings.

DAY 13: VOLCANOES — AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK

Travel across Rwanda to Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only Big Five savannah park.

Enjoy an evening game drive if time allows.

DAY 14: FULL-DAY AKAGERA SAFARI

A morning game drive searching for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelope.

In the afternoon, a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to view hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

DAY 15: RETURN TO KIGALI & DEPARTURE

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali for shopping (time permitting) before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.