DAY 1

KAMPALA /MURCHISONS FALLS 07.30 Hrs

Morning pick up from your overnight accommodation in Kampala. Start 4 - 5 hour drive to Murchison falls National Park. Transfer to the Magnificent Top of the falls where you will enjoy your picnic lunch as you marvel at the Mighty Nile being forced into a seven Metre crevice to thunder 45 metres below in a series of cascades. The Nile can be viewed at different points up to the Baker ' s Summit. Dinner and overnight at Inns on the Nile Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner. TRANSIT TIME 5 HOURS.

DAY 2

MURCHISON FALLS 09.00 Hrs

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a half day game drive on the northern bank of the river Nile. Escorted by game ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals and studying animal spoors. Game in this area include Giraffe, Elephant, Harte beest, Lion, Uganda Kob, Oribi and a variety of savannah and woodland birds. After lunch, take a Nile Cruise for game viewing at close quarters. This is a paradise of the Hippo and Crocodiles. Dinner and Overnight at Inns on the Nile Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 3

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . En route, lunch at the Kolping Hotel Hoima. Later proceed through African Rift valley before arriving in Queen Elizabeth National Park. After an evening game drive, transfer to your accommodations for dinner and overnight either at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. TRANSIT TIME 8 - 9 HOURS.

DAY 4

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After an early morning cup of tea at 6:30am, depart for a game drive on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. This is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action. Later, return for breakfast. In the afternoon, take another boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner and overnight either at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 5

MBARARA/KAMPALA

After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Kampala after lunch in Mbarara. Meal Plan - Breakfast and Lunch.

TRANSIT TIME 6 HOURS.

DAY 1

KAMPALA /QUEEN ELIZABETH 07.30 Hrs

Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . En route, you could stop by the Uganda Equator to take pictures. After lunch at the Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East African Rift valley arriving in Queen Elizabeth National Park. After an evening game drive, transfer to your accommodations for dinner and overnight either at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner. TRANSIT TIME 6 HOURS.

DAY 2

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After an early morning cup of tea at 6:30am, depart for a game drive on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. This is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action. Later, return for breakfast. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner and overnight either at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. ALL DAY ACTIVITIES

DAY 3

QUEEN ELIZABETH N. PARK / BWINDI PARK

Have a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the gorilla sanctuary through this beautiful mountain scenery referred to as the little Switzerland. Dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort Bwindi. Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. TRANSIT TIME 5 HOURS.

DAY 4

BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides. Later with picnic lunch, start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas . The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort Bwindi. Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 5

MBARARA/KAMPALA

After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara arriving in time for lunch at the Lakeview Hotel . Later head for Kampala and transfer to your accommodations. Meal Plan - Breakfast and Lunch. TRANSIT TIME 8 - 10 HOURS.

DAY 1

WELCOME TO UGANDA

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. You will be met by our Staff from Acacia Safaris who will transfer you to Ivys Hotel or Hotel Africana. Dinner and overnight in the hotel and presentation of the tour programme. .

DAY 2

KAMPALA

After breakfast depart for the city tour of Kampala. Visit Namirembe Cathedral. Walk through the city centre. Visit the Parliament Building, the National Theatre, the art gallery “ Nommo ” . Lunch at Pearl Restaurant. In the afternoon at 3 pm visit the Kasubi Tombs, where the kings of Buganda are buried; the Bulange, Royal Palace and Bahai Temple. Dinner in Nakasero. Overnight at Ivys Hotel or Hotel Africana.

DAY 3

SOURCE OF RIVER NILE

After breakfast depart to Jinja, which has 87.000 inhabitants and is the second largest town in Uganda. This is characterized by the Asian quarters, the brewery industries and the colourful gardens. Visit the Source of the Nile from Lake Victoria, the monument of Gandhi, the Hindu temple, then proceed to the “ Bujagali Falls ” , the spectacular rapids on the river Nile a few kilometres from the source. Try the unforgettable emotion of the white water rafting, which is one of the main attraction in Jinja. Lunch at Bujagali, where fresh fish tilapia and local food are served. Afternoon drive to Mbale for dinner and overnight at Sunrise Inn or Mbale Resort Hotel.

DAY 4

SIPI FALLS

After early breakfast go for nature walk to the Sipi Falls, four spectacular waterfalls on the river Sipi, which originates from Mount Elgon. The starting point is from Crow ' s Nest, a camping and lodging site which organizes community projects and training of local guides. Visit the caves and the plantations of coffee, matooke and sugar cane. Ensure that you have packed lunch for the day. In the evening return to Jinja, for dinner and overnight at Bridgeway Guesthouse or Sunset Hotel International.

DAY 5

LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast drive westwards to Lake Mburo National Park. Lunch en route. Near Masaka stopover at the Equator for photographs. Then proceed to the park for a game drive. This is an ecosystem of water, wetland and savannah dominated by acacia trees. View impalas, Ugandan kobs, warthogs, bushbucks, waterbucks, zebras, oribi, topi, buffaloes, Ankole cattle, baboons and other monkeys. Dinner and overnight in Mbarara, at Pelikan Hotel or Lake View Regency Hotel. .

DAY 6

LAKE BUNYONYI

After breakfast drive to Kabale, through Kigezi, a land characterized by terraced hills full of cultivations, the coffee plantations, the Ankole cattle and lakes. The most fascinating is Lake Bunyonyi, where you have lunch. Have a stopover at the Bakiza museum, Home of Ediriza. Then proceed to Kisoro, through a dirt but scenic road along the lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Tourist Hotel. Kisoro lies at the door of the tropical rainforests which host the remaining world population of mountains gorillas. At the border with Rwanda is Mgahinga National Park, while on the North is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. From the Congo side is the Virunga Mountains forest. Here the climatic conditions are a bit colder and humid compared to other areas of Uganda. For the “ gorilla tracking ” in Bwindi you spend the night at Buhoma Homestead.

DAY 7

GORILLA TRACKING

After early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silver back or a baby gorilla is very exciting and never forgotten! In the afternoon, optional activity: a brief excursion around Kisoro, to see the local community of Pygmies of Katete, below the Mount Muhavura, or the local community of the Bafumbira. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Buhoma Homestead.

DAY 8

TREE CLIMBING LIONS OF ISHASA

After breakfast drive through the Ishasa sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The road is particularly dirt, passing through the slopes of the hills, but also a wonderful landscape. Lunch at Buhoma, where the local community is producing a variety of handicraft. In the afternoon game drive in Ishasa, to view the tree climbing lions. This area is an open savannah of acacia on the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley. Dinner and overnight at Savannah Hotel.

DAY 9

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast drive to Mweya peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Go for the exciting launch trip along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward with Lake George. View elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, crocodiles, hippos, many species of water birds like crested eagles, pelicans, cormorants. Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge. Afternoon game drive to the Northern sector, the Kasenyi Plans, viewing lions and leopards.
Leave Queen Elisabeth, proceed to the foothills of the “ Mountains of the Moon ” , how the Roman geographer Claudius Ptolemy named Rwenzori in the second Century after Christ. The first European to climb Rwenzori ' s peaks was in 1906 Luigi Amedeo of Savoy Duke of Abruzzi, event of which in 2006 occurs the centenary anniversary. The Margherita peak, 5.109 m, makes Rwenzori the third highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro and Kenya. The surrounding area is characterized by the presence of numerous “ crater lakes ” of volcanic origin. Dinner and overnight in Kasese, Hotel Margherita or Whitehouse Guesthouse.

DAY 10

FORT PORTAL, THE CRATER LAKES AND TEA PLANTATIONS

After breakfast drive to Fort Portal and have lunch at the Rwenzori Travellers Inn. In the afternoon explore the area of Kasenda crater lakes. Passing through the trading centre of Rwaihamba, view the lake Nyinambuga and drive to the top of Rusoona hill, to view the fascinating Mahoma Falls. Tourism here is a means for the local community to improve on the social services. From “ top of the world ” enjoy a superb view of the region and of many crater lakes. While driving among these villages, you will be touched by the green colour of the tea plantations which cover the region of Fort Portal. Stopover at the Royal Palace of Toro Kingdom for some historical information. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori Travellers Inn or Rujuna Hilltop Guesthouse..

DAY 11

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast drive to Murchison Falls National Park, in the North, the largest protected area in Uganda, with 3.840 Kms, whose name derives from the falls on the Victoria Nile, the most attractive in the whole of East Africa. Drive through Hoima and follow the coast of Lake Albert. The panorama is fascinating, especially when reaching the Albertine Rift Valley escarpment. Lunch at Red Chilli Rest Camp and then go for an exciting afternoon game drive. View elephants, giraffes, kobs, bushbucks, baboons, vultures and, if lucky enough, lions in action. Dinner and overnight at Sambyia Lodge.

DAY 12

TWO EMOTIONS; THE CHIMPANZEE AND MURCHISON FALLS

After breakfast drive to Busingiro, the gate of Budongo Forest, for the “ Chimpanzee tracking ” , a very emotional excursion. Ensure that you have packed lunch. In the afternoon go for the last, fascinating safari, the launch trip from Paraa to the foothills of the Murchison Falls. View hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, kobs, giraffes, elephants and a large variety of water birds. The trip will end with the hike to the “ top of the falls ” , where you can admire from very close the impressive beauty of the falls. Dinner and overnight at Sambiya Lodge.

DAY 13

THE SSESE ISLANDS ON LAKE VICTORIA

After an early breakfast drive southwards to Ssese Islands, an archipelago of 84 islands on Lake Victoria. Lunch in Kampala. Board the boat and travel on the water of Lake Victoria, which looks like an immense and peaceful sea. Arrive in the late afternoon at Bukasa Island the second largest. Dinner and overnight at Victoria View Guest House, which belongs to Father Christopher. This place gives you an opportunity to experience a unique atmosphere far away from everything, among the islands on the Lake Victoria, under the sky full of stars and surrounded by many fireflies.

DAY 14

BUKASA AND BUGALA ISLANDS

After breakfast explore the interior and the coasts of Bukasa Island, with a four hours hike. Along the road have a taste of the local fruits, like pineapple, amapera, passion fruit and oranges and view the local cultivations, like cassava, banana, sweet potatoes, just in exchange for a little tip and courtesy. Observe the production of banana brew. The hike will end at the little and pretty village of Kisaba, which is a real true experience of fishermen life in Uganda. In the afternoon enjoy the way back to the landing site, using the only available means of transport in the island, the tractor of Father Christopher! The boat will take you to the largest of the Ssese Islands, Bugala Island. Dinner and overnight at Ssese Palm Beach Resort, at Lutoboka beach.

DAY 15

BACK TO KAMPALA

After breakfast go for “ bird watching ” activity while exploring Bugala island. In the afternoon drive back to Kampala. Relax with dinner at the restaurant Mammamia, to taste the best Italian cuisine Made in Uganda. Overnight at Ivy's Hotel or Hotel Africana. .

DAY 16

SHOPPING MADE IN UGANDA

After breakfast go shopping in Kampala. Some suggestion for buying “ Made in Uganda ” : the t-shirts made with Ugandan organic cotton; the original fabrics from the textile workshops at Lugogo Show Ground; the handicraft of the association “ Exposure Africa ” ; the pieces of wood art from Nzambya Road; then, antiquities, stamps and coins. Lunch at Mateos. Dinner out in Kampala. Overnight at Ivys Hotel or Hotel Africana.

DAY 17

GOODBYE UGANDA

After early breakfast transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure. .