The service can be either à la carte or buffet, depending on the lodge. For early game drives, and to maximise the time spent in the parks, a packed breakfast or lunch may be provided in some instances. The food provided is a mix of good local and international food throughout.

It is possible to cater for vegetarians or those with special requirements; however, please make sure you advise your sales representative at time of booking.

Please note: The availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets (eg gluten-free or dairy-free) is minimal or non-existent in Uganda and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home.

Traverse rolling acacia woodland and rocky kopjes on a classic game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. Watch zebra and impala herds ripple across the savannah, look for elegant giraffes, and keep a keen eye on shady thickets where leopards may linger.

Despite its modest size, Lake Mburo teems with life and offers varied habitats from grassy hillsides to wetland fringes. Over 300 bird species and a dense network of game tracks make this a rich, photogenic finale to your safari circuit.

Slow the pace on a guided forest walk along Bwindi’s edges or a gentle waterfall trail. Tune into birdsong, butterflies and medicinal plants as your local guide interprets the forest’s quieter stories beyond the famous gorilla clearings.

Paths are moderate underfoot and rich in detail, offering a complementary lens on Bwindi’s biodiversity and conservation. Optional experience available at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Take to the water on a relaxed boat safari across Lake Mburo. Drift past reedbeds alive with kingfishers and watch hippos and crocodiles at eye level, while an African fish eagle patrols the skies with its unmistakable call.

The lakeshore reveals intimate scenes that road safaris miss and is especially rewarding for birdlife. Optional experience available at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Venture beneath a cathedral of trees to track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, guided by an expert ranger guide. Follow fresh knuckle prints and listen for the electrifying pant-hoot calls that ripple through the canopy as families feed, groom and swing across lianas.

Kibale is famed for its primate diversity—13 species including red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and black-and-white colobus. Trails are generally well maintained, but distances and terrain vary depending on the chimps’ movements, making every encounter a uniquely dynamic forest experience.

Explore the bird-filled boardwalks of the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary on a community-guided walk through the Magombe wetland. Scan the papyrus and forest edge for monkeys and vibrant birdlife—watch for the spectacular great blue turaco gliding between fruiting trees.

Run by the local KAFRED association, Bigodi is a model of community-based conservation where visitor fees support schools and livelihoods. The slow pace and expert eyes of your guide reveal medicinal plants, butterfly hotspots and the delicate balance between wetland ecology and village life.

Stretch your legs on a Crater Lakes hike around the emerald bowls of the Ndali–Kasenda crater field. Trace volcanic rims for panoramic views of mirror-still lakes, patchwork farms and distant Rwenzori silhouettes, with chances to meet smallholder farmers along the way.

Formed by ancient volcanic explosions, these steep-sided maars shelter lush vegetation and birdlife. The guided route blends gentle ascents with scenic pauses, revealing how banana groves, tea gardens and village paths weave into this striking volcanic landscape.

Roll across Rift Valley savannahs on a focused search to search for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Scan fig boughs where prides rest above the grass, and keep cameras ready for elephants, buffalo and topi in the golden light.

One of East Africa’s signature wildlife spectacles, Ishasha’s lions scale fig trees to escape heat and biting insects. Your driver-guide reads tracks and terrain to maximise sightings, adding context on predator behavior, antelope ecology and the park’s vital wildlife corridors.

Step into cloud-draped jungle to trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and spend one hour with mountain gorillas. Follow trackers up steep, root-laced slopes beneath a living green vault, where silverbacks doze and youngsters tumble along misty ridgelines.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi shelters roughly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Briefed by rangers on respectful distance and low voices, you’ll witness intimate family interactions—chest beats, soft grunts, tender grooming—in one of the planet’s most moving wildlife encounters.

Glide by local boat through the papyrus-lined channels of Mabamba Swamp to search for the shoebill stork. Poling quietly between floating lilies, your boatman helps spot this prehistoric-looking giant alongside malachite kingfishers, African jacanas and herons.

West of Entebbe on Lake Victoria, Mabamba is a Ramsar-listed wetland, prized by birders worldwide. The low, unhurried vantage reveals delicate reedbed ecosystems and offers superb opportunities for close, respectful bird photography in soft equatorial light.

Boost your chances of quality encounters with a second chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. With an additional permit, revisit different territories and observe new behaviors—tool use, grooming circles, or high-canopy feeding—guided by trackers attuned to fresh signs.

This experience is available at additional cost and bookable on tour (permits are strictly limited; prebooking is recommended). Terrain and distances vary with the chimps’ movements, keeping the adventure spontaneous and rewarding for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Join a respectful, community-led encounter to learn about Batwa heritage through traditional music and dance, storytelling and demonstrations of ancestral forest knowledge such as fire-making and plant use. Engage with hosts, ask questions and better understand their history and culture.

This Batwa cultural experience supports locally run initiatives that preserve traditions and provide livelihoods. Available at additional cost and bookable on tour, it offers meaningful cultural context to complement your wildlife-focused days in the Bwindi region.

Visit the inspiring Ride 4 a Woman centre in Buhoma to meet local artisans weaving baskets and tailoring textiles. Try your hand at simple techniques, or join drumming and dance for a joyful exchange that connects travellers with everyday skills and stories.

This social enterprise empowers women through training, fair wages and microfinance, with proceeds supporting families and education. Optional experience available at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Deepen your primate encounters with a second mountain gorilla trek, often visiting a different family group. With an extra gorilla permit, compare social dynamics, ages and behaviors—perhaps a playful infant or a vigilant silverback on patrol.

Permits are strictly limited, so book early. This experience is available at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability and park allocations.

Set out at first light on a guided game walk with a ranger guide, reading fresh tracks and approaching a natural salt lick where plains game congregate. Dawn is prime time to spot hyenas returning to dens and hippos retreating toward the water.

One of Uganda’s few parks permitting walking safaris, Lake Mburo offers a rare ground-level perspective on savannah life. Optional experience available at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Begin your adventure by gathering at the hotel to meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a comprehensive safari briefing. Set on the Lake Victoria shoreline, this relaxed session covers trekking etiquette, what to pack on game drives, photography tips, and how the permits work for primate encounters.

Gain context for the landscapes ahead—Uganda’s mosaic of rainforest, crater-lake country and savannah—and understand how your expert local team maximises sightings while supporting conservation and community initiatives. Leave feeling prepared, excited, and clear on the rhythm and safety of the journey.