4 Days Gateway to Rwanda

Touch down at Entebbe International Airport, where our VIP meet-and-greet team will whisk you through immigration with fast-track assistance. After a warm welcome and luggage collection, meet your professional driver guide who will accompany you on your Ugandan adventure. Transfer to your hotel for check-in, a delicious dinner, and a restful night.

Accommodation

Hotel No.5 >

Hotel No.5

Hotel No. 5 is nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe and is a stylish boutique hotel. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting. Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride. Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No. 5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this busy town.

With ten luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, Hotel No 5. is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting. All luxury rooms are air conditioned with an en-suite bathroom with shower, WiFi, flat screen TVs with DStv, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, and mosquito nets. Five double storey luxury apartments featuring an upstairs bedroom and an open plan living room with kitchenette are ideal for those staying a little longer.

For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, versatile menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride. Relax with a speciality gin or Belgian beer, and discover just why Hotel No. 5’s restaurant is considered one of the finest in Uganda.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your journey begins at sunrise. Drive through Uganda’s vibrant countryside en route to Murchison Falls National Park, pausing at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Uganda’s only wild rhinos on foot. Continue to the park, and stop for jaw-dropping views at the top of the mighty Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge.

Accommodation

Nile Safari Lodge>

Nile Safari Lodge

Nile Safari Lodge offers a magical escape in the most luxurious, tranquil and eco-friendly setting in Uganda. Explore the breathtaking views of the River Nile from every corner of our lodge. Escape the ordinary and experience the awe-inspiring spectacles that we have to offer on the banks of the world’s longest river and Uganda’s largest national park

Set on the serene banks of the Victoria Nile, Nile Safari Lodge offers an unparalleled safari experience in one of Uganda’s most breathtaking locations, Murchison Falls National Park. Surrounded by lush wilderness and the soothing sounds of the river, this luxurious eco-lodge combines comfort, sustainability, and immersive nature encounters.

The lodge features eight exclusive bandas, thoughtfully designed to provide a harmonious blend of privacy and comfort. Each banda is equipped with ensuite facilities, a sumptuous bed draped with a mosquito net, and a private viewing deck with deck chairs, where you can soak in panoramic views of the majestic Nile. The design reflects the local culture and environment, with natural materials and elegant furnishings ensuring a serene retreat after a day of adventure.

Nile Safari Lodge offers an exquisite dining experience, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients served at its on-site restaurant. Guests can savour a variety of dishes, from traditional Ugandan cuisine to international flavours, all while enjoying the stunning vistas of the surrounding wilderness. Whether dining under the stars or taking in the sunrise over breakfast, every meal is an experience to remember.

Beyond the lodge, the adventures are endless. From game drives that showcase the park’s rich wildlife, including elephants, lions, and the iconic shoebill stork, to boat cruises that bring you up close to the thunderous Murchison Falls, the experiences promise to leave you in awe. Birdwatching, guided nature walks, and fishing expeditions are just a few of the ways to immerse yourself in the park’s wonders.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Head out at dawn for a classic game drive through Buligi Tracks. Expect close encounters with elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and more. After lunch, take a scenic boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and rare birds. For the adventurous, a guided hike to the top of the falls is an unforgettable (and refreshing) experience.

After breakfast, set off on a picturesque drive to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa. Travel through tea plantations and verdant hills, arriving at your lodge nestled in lush jungle surroundings. Spend your evening unwinding and enjoying the sounds of the forest.

Accommodation

Kibale Lodge >

Kibale Lodge

Explore the natural wonders of Uganda from the luxurious basecamp of Kibale Lodge, just a 30-minute drive from the renowned Kibale National Park. Delve into the depths of East Africa's natural splendour with once-in-a-lifetime chimpanzee tracking in the Kibale Forest, or hike to the top of the Rwenzori Mountains for panoramic views of the lush hills of the Kabarole region. This destination accommodation offers a gateway to a welcoming temperate climate and lush mystical countryside.

As an exciting addition to the Volcanoes Safari circuit, Kibale Lodge offers you an exclusive and intimate retreat into luxury with a touch of rustic charm. A unique feature of the lodge is the inclusion of a personal butler, ready to assist with all your holiday needs and desires. The lodge's sublime location and on-site amenities will fill your days with outdoor adventures such as exciting primate trekking and daylong hiking excursions, or simply relax at the camp booking an indulgent spa treatment.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you’ll join expert guides for an unforgettable trek through Kibale Forest in search of wild chimpanzees. Spend time observing their social behavior up close. In the afternoon, visit a nearby village for a cultural tour featuring coffee experiences, a traditional healer, banana gin tasting, and local crafts.

After a relaxed breakfast, head south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Cross the Equator and check into your lodge before heading out on a sunset game drive through the Kasenyi plains. The golden hour light offers magical photo opportunities of lions, elephants, and more.

Accommodation

Elephant Plains Lodge >

Elephant Plains Lodge

Perched atop the stunning western escarpment of the Albertine Rift, Elephant Plains is a Luxury Lodge which offers the ultimate retreat within Queen Elizabeth National Park. With breathtaking views stretching over open grasslands to Lake George, our location is simply unmatched. Elephant Plains Lodge has a spectacular location. Located 941m above sea level, the lodge has sweeping views of the surrounding flora and fauna. The restaurant offers a memorable al fresco dining experience on its outdoor decking area. Savour the 270-degree view of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s grasslands as you enjoy a delicious meal. The lodge restricts its impact on the environment by using solar-powered electricity. The lodge is constructed with locally sourced materials.

Explore the famous Kasenyi Plains for fantastic game viewing and birdwatching. And with so much wildlife around, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for incredible safari photos. Set in 80 acres of pristine wilderness, a short drive to the park gate and next to the beautiful Lake Kikorongo, the lodge gives its guests a myriad opportunities to spy local wildlife. Its privileged vantage of open plains and the lake means you're sure to sight elephant coming to drink from the crystal clear waters.

This area has fantastic game viewing, a huge number of grassland birds and is a major breeding ground for the Ugandan Kob which readily attract lions and other big cats to the area. The open plains and large number of wildlife mean photographic safaris are extremely rewarding.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early for a thrilling game drive in one of Uganda’s best wildlife viewing areas. Later, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a magnet for hippos, elephants, buffalo, and over 600 bird species.

Drive to the southwest corner of Uganda, passing through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Keep your eyes on the trees – this is one of the few places on earth where lions climb and lounge in fig trees. Continue to Bwindi, home of the endangered mountain gorilla.

Accommodation

Bwindi Lodge >

Bwindi Lodge

Overlooking the beautifully primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi Lodge offers a stylish setting from which to enjoy the unforgettable experience of tracking the majestic mountain gorillas of Uganda. This beautiful lodge has just eight stone and timber glass-fronted bandas, which face the lush forest canopy. The ensuite rooms reflect the local building style and provide luxury in an eco-sensitive way. Guests can look forward to flushing toilets, a double vanity, showers with hot and cold running water and a private balcony from which to spot wildlife, including chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and monkeys.

Guests can enjoy delicious meals and and evening drink at the cosy bar and dining area, which overlooks the forested slopes, or relax by the fire in the lounge and share exciting gorilla tracking adventures with other guests. Other activities include scenic walks in the rainforest, a massage at the Forest Spa, a tea processing tour and a visit to the Bwindi Community Hospital.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early morning sets the stage for one of Africa’s most profound wildlife experiences – gorilla trekking. Follow expert trackers deep into Bwindi’s impenetrable forest to spend one magical hour with a gorilla family. In the afternoon, connect with the Batwa people for a cultural experience filled with music, storytelling, and ancient forest knowledge.

It’s time to say farewell to Uganda’s wild wonders. Enjoy the scenic drive back to Entebbe with stopovers and local interactions along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home – heart full, camera loaded, and soul renewed.