Day One

• You arrive at Entebbe International Airport and are transferred to a local home for an overnight stay(FB).

Day Two

• Start for Fort Portal via the pretty little town of Mubende set in rolling hills.
• A brief stop at Nakayima Shrine, a splendid tree known to be 400 years old, worshipped by local people and thought to be holding the spirit of an ancient king.
• You arrive Fort Portal late afternoon. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]

Day Three

• You visit and enjoy the Omukama (king) of Toro's palace, ancient building.
• Visit the locally worshipped hot springs and see ancient land form features and caves in Fort Portal.
• You stay overnight at a local home or a local farm (FB).

Day Four

• You drive for four hours to Queen Elizabeth Park, passing via the Rwenzoris, or "Mountains of The Moon" as they are sometimes called.
• You continue to Queen Elizabeth Park. A boat-cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a rewarding experience.
• A brief visit to the Tropical Bee Care Centre, a locally managed centre, to see their projects. [Approximate driving time:]
• You stay overnight at Mweya or Jacana Eco-friendly Safari Lodge (FB).

Day Five

• You visit Kyambura gorge to track chimpanzees, man's closest relation.
• Then you leave for the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
• We may drive via Ishasha, (weather conditions permitting) - where you may see tree-climbing lions - or drive through farmland to Buhoma. [Approximate driving time: 4 hours]
• You stay overnight at a local home/Buhoma locally managed Rest Camp (FB).

Day Six

• You enjoy the Buhoma Village Tourist Walk organised by the local community; or
• Go gorilla-tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking).
• You stay overnight at a local home/Buhoma locally managed Rest Camp (FB).

Day Seven

• You leave for Kisoro, stopping at Kanaba Gap to view the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes and stunning terraced hills.
• You visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes, take a walk on the shores or continue directly to Mgahinga. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]
• You stay overnight at a local farm or local home (FB).

Day Eight

• You visit the local Batwa pygmies and see their cultures.
• Evening dance by the group can also be arranged.
• You stay overnight at a local home or local farm (FB).

• After breakfast, you drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Kabale.
• You can take in a boat-trip and an evening game-drive. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]
• Your overnight stay will be at a local home or local farm (FB).
  

Day Ten

• Time permitting, you begin with an early morning game-drive.
• Return to Kampala via Masaka: look at royal drum makers, stop at the Equator for photo opportunities, and the roadside markets to enjoy some fruit and vegetables; lunch en route.
• Visit Katereke Royal Prison, and King Wamala's tombs, time permitting.
• Continue to Kampala arriving late afternoon.
• You stay overnight at a local home (HB).
  
  
  
  

Days Eleven - Thirteen (3 days)

• Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a charming green city, spread over about ten hills.
• You will visit the Parliament, the museum and buildings of different religious faiths, the Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, and the colourful markets.
• You can trail the ancient Kabaka's (kings) and see the cultures of Buganda and see the lifestyle of their ancient kings;
• See Naggalabi ancient Kings' Crown-ground, Kasubi Royal Tombs, and other cultural visits organised by Heritage Trails Local Project.
• You can visit the Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, east of Kampala City where some 22 staunch Catholics were burnt alive in the 19th century.
• Visit Ba'hai Temple, the only one in Africa; buy art crafts. There is a wide range of hotels and restaurants that prepare local foods.
• You stay overnight at a local home (HB).

Day Fourteen

• You start for Jinja, via Mukono.
• You can take a detour to Sezzibwa Falls, thought in local folklore to have been "produced" by an ancient woman.
• You can bird-watch while there and continue to Mabira Forest.
• Proceed to Jinja past the Owen Falls Dam, Uganda's largest dam.
• Visit the source of the mighty River Nile, see local merchant shops.
• Your trip ends with a cultural tour to Bujagali Falls on the other end of the Nile.
• Return to Kampala late afternoon. Visit the theatre to enjoy a local play/dance (subject to availability).
• You stay overnight at a local home (FB).

Day Fifteen

• Transfer to the airport in time for your flight. Tour ends.