A journey across Uganda’s wild heart; filled with waterfalls, wildlife, warm cultures, and unforgettable storytelling.

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

You arrive late at night at Entebbe International Airport, welcomed by warm tropical air and the friendly Travad Tours team. After a smooth transfer to Kampala, check in, unwind, and rest before the adventure begins.

Day 2 – Kampala City Immersion: Culture, Heritage & Markets

Wake up to Kampala; lively, colorful, and full of rhythm. You will explore:

• The Kasubi Royal Tombs, a UNESCO site steeped in Buganda heritage.
• Gaddafi Mosque, with sweeping panoramic views of the city.
• Nakasero local market and Buganda Road Craft Village, where every handmade item carries a story.

By sunset, Kampala feels less like a city, and more like a heartbeat.

Day 3 – Jinja: Adventure at the Source of the Nile

Drive East to Jinja passing sugarcane fields and gentle hills early morning.

Here, the world’s longest river begins; and so, does your adrenaline.

You dive into white-water rafting or choose a calmer boat ride, depending on your comfort level. Laughter, water sprays, and river breeze fill your day.

You overnight in Jinja.

Day 4 – Journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Leaving Jinja in the morning, you drive north toward Nakasongola, arriving at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda to track rhinos on foot. Rhinos became extinct in Uganda in the early 1980s and the Ziwa site is being used as a breeding site for black and white rhinos. During our 2 hours at the sanctuary, we will see these creatures roaming around the 7,000 hectares of land and see their daily interactions.

Track white rhinos on foot with expert rangers; a powerful and humbling experience. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening. Overnight: Near Murchison Falls NP

Day 5 – Murchison Falls National Park | Savannah & the Nile

The savannah opens up as you enter Murchison Falls NP, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area.

• Morning game drive: lions, elephants, giraffes grazing under wide skies.
• Hike to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gap and explodes into thunderous mist.

Stand beside it, it shakes the soul. Overnight in the park or in Masindi.

Day 6 – Journey to Bwindi: The Road to the Gorillas

Today is a full travel day through Uganda’s changing landscapes.

Pass towns, tea estates, forests, and valleys as you journey south-west toward Bwindi

Impenetrable Forest. We will arrive in Bwindi through Ruhija sector (Eastern side) of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by late evening and have dinner at the lodge in Bwindi.

Day 7 – Gorilla Trekking

This is the emotional heart of the journey.

After a morning briefing, trek deep into the rainforest with experienced guides. Then — silence, movement, eye contact — a gorilla family emerges.

One hour with these gentle giants changes everything.

The afternoon is for rest, reflection, and absorbing the moment.

Overnight: Bwindi

Day 8 – Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo NP

Start the morning with a community tree-planting activity, giving back to the forest. Batwa cultural experience adds deeper context and history.

You then travel to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most peaceful lake. Canoe across mirrorcalm waters, surrounded by terraced hills and birdsong.

Later in the afternoon, drive on to Lake Mburo National Park.

Overnight: Lake Mburo NP

Day 9 – Lake Mburo | Morning Game Drive → Return to Kampala

Rise early for a final morning game drive, when wildlife is most active.

After the drive, you begin the journey back to Kampala.

Arrive in the city by evening, ready to slow down.

Overnight: Kampala

Day 10 – Rest Day & Mulungu Fishing Village

Today is unhurried.

In the afternoon, visit Mulungu Fishing Village, where daily life unfolds along the water — enjoying some fish to eat, fishermen mending nets, boats drifting in, stories exchanged with ease.

The rest of the day is free:

• Café hopping
• Light shopping
• Reflection and rest

Uganda now feels familiar.

Overnight: Kampala

Day 11 – Departure

Your final day is gentle and open.

Enjoy a slow morning; coffee, packing, last conversations.

Later, you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for departure.

You leave with more than photos; you leave with stories, friendships, and a deeper connection to the Pearl of Africa.

Trip Highlights

• Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa
• Murchison Falls National Park
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
• Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
• Lake Mburo safari
• Kampala cultural immersion
• Source of the Nile adventure
• Community tree planting
  …and so much more.

Included

• Gorilla permit ($800)
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• All activities
• Accommodation
• All destination transportation
• Park entrance fees
• All meals and drinking water

What to Bring

• Hiking boots & garden gloves
• Personal medication
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Long-sleeved shirt/blouse
• Cameras and extra batteries
• Hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen
• Pair of binoculars
• Flashlight (torch)
• Mosquito repellent & lip balm
• Other items to include: zoom lens for wildlife shots and energy bars/bites