Murchison Falls
Rhinos at Ziwa, the Nile launch cruise, and game drives with giraffe, elephant and lion.
Murchison Falls · Kibale · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi
The grand tour of the Pearl of Africa
Eight days, seven nights, four national parks. Thunder at the falls, chimpanzees in the canopy, lions in the fig trees and a gorilla family in the mist.
Midrange and luxury collectionsBudget on request
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Collections
- Midrange · Luxury
- Parks
- 4 national parks
- Start and end
- Entebbe
- Best months
- Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
Tour overview
Four parks, one unbroken story
Winston Churchill called Uganda the Pearl of Africa. Over eight days you see why, moving from savannah and river to rainforest and cloud-forest mountains.
The journey follows the Nile west to the falls, then turns south through crater lakes and tea country. You track chimpanzees in Kibale, search for the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and finish with mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
You stay in the best lodges in each park, travel in a private 4x4 with a guide who knows the animals by name, and fly the long final leg back to Entebbe to save a full day on the road.
The big five encounters
- Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7 metre gap
- Big game drives across the northern savannah
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Queen Elizabeth boat cruise and Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Kibale Forest
The primate capital of the world, with the best chimpanzee tracking in East Africa.
Queen Elizabeth
Kazinga Channel hippos, crater-lake views and the Ishasha tree-climbing lions.
Bwindi Impenetrable
An hour with a gorilla family, then a scenic flight home over the lakes.
The trip in pictures
Faces, falls and forests
Day-by-day programme
Tap a day, step into the story
Times are realistic for road, park rules and light. Your guide adjusts them to weather and wildlife.
Accommodation details
Where you sleep each night
Choose midrange or luxury lodges, or ask for a budget version. Your choice changes the price below and the lodges shown in the day-by-day programme.
| Night | Location | Luxury | Midrange | Budget (on request) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entebbe | Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort | Protea Hotel Entebbe | Tailored quote |
| 2 and 3 | Murchison Falls | Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge | Tailored quote |
| 4 | Kibale Forest | Kyaninga Lodge | Primates Lodge Kibale | Tailored quote |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth | Mweya Safari Lodge | Enganzi Game Lodge | Tailored quote |
| 6 and 7 | Bwindi | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | Silverback Lodge | Tailored quote |
Lodges are subject to availability. If one is full, we book an equivalent and tell you first.
Activities and experiences
What you will actually do
Rhino tracking at Ziwa
Walk to within metres of white rhinos on foot with a ranger.
Nile launch cruise
A 2 to 3 hour cruise to the base of Murchison Falls with hippos and crocodiles.
Savannah game drive
Dawn and dusk drives in the northern sector, home to giraffe, buffalo and lions.
Chimpanzee tracking
One hour with a habituated chimp community. Moderate effort, rewarded every time.
Kazinga Channel cruise
Hippos, elephants and birds crowd the banks of this natural channel.
Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Search the fig trees where the lions rest through the heat of the day.
Mountain gorilla trek
Hike into the mist and spend a full hour beside a gorilla family.
Transparent pricing
One overall tour cost
The price below is the overall tour cost per person, with two sharing a room, in US dollars. Both figures are illustrative placeholders for Wander and Wonder to confirm in your written quote.
Personalise your trip
Tick what you want and we include it in your written quote. Other changes, such as a second gorilla trek or a different region, are also handled in the quote.
Package inclusions
- 7 nights in the lodges of your chosen collection, on full board
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle, fuel and English-speaking driver-guide
- Entry fees, game drives, Nile launch cruise and Kazinga Channel cruise
- Chimpanzee tracking permit and gorilla trekking permit
- Ziwa rhino tracking and porter on the gorilla trek
- Scheduled flight from Kihihi to Entebbe on Day 8
- Airport transfers, bottled water and 24/7 support
Package exclusions
- International flights and travel insurance
- Uganda visa fees
- Drinks, laundry, and personal items
- Tips for guides, rangers, porters and lodge staff
- Optional extras not in your quote
Permit costs are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and can change. We confirm them in writing before you pay.
Transport and logistics
Long roads, planned well
Roads in Uganda are slower than the distance suggests. Your driver-guide builds in stops for views, lunch and wildlife.
| Leg | Approx. time | Road notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | 3 hours | Paved, through Kampala traffic. Leave early. |
| Ziwa to Murchison Falls | 3 hours | Paved then murram near the park gate. |
| Murchison to Kibale | 6 to 7 hours | Long day through Hoima and Fort Portal, with views over crater lakes. |
| Kibale to Queen Elizabeth | 2.5 to 3 hours | Scenic road past Kasenda crater lakes. |
| Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi via Ishasha | 4 to 5 hours | Game drive on the way, rough road in the final stretch. |
| Kihihi airstrip to Entebbe (flight) | About 1 hour 30 | Scheduled light aircraft. Baggage limit about 15 kg in soft bags. |
Seasonal information
When to come
Tap a month to see what the parks are like.
Dry season, best for game and trekkingShoulderWet season, greener and quieter
Travel preparation guide
Pack once, pack well
Packing checklist
0 packed
Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.
- Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival
- Uganda e-visa, applied online in advance
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation
- Gorilla and chimp treks need moderate fitness
- Walk hills for a few weeks beforehand
- Tell us about any health condition early
- Carry clean, recent US dollar notes and some Ugandan shillings
- Cards work at lodges
- Uganda uses UK-style three-pin plugs
Safety information
Wild places, looked after
Keep your distance
Follow your guide's instructions. Never leave the vehicle on a game drive without being told.
Protect them, protect yourself
Stay 7 metres from gorillas where possible. Anyone with a cold or stomach bug must tell us and may not trek.
Stay well
See a travel clinic about malaria tablets and vaccines. Drink only bottled water.
Seat belts on
Our vehicles are serviced before every trip and our guides drive carefully on rough roads.
Light aircraft rules
The Day 8 flight uses soft bags with a weight limit. Heavy luggage can be left with us in Entebbe.
We are one message away
Our team in Uganda monitors your trip and is on WhatsApp throughout.
Payment and cancellation
Clear terms, no surprises
Jump to Payment terms or Cancellation policy. Each link can be shared on its own.
Payment terms
Deposit30% of the trip price confirms your booking and allows us to reserve permits and lodges.
BalanceThe remaining 70% is due 90 days before arrival. Later bookings pay in full to confirm.
CurrencyUS dollars. Quotes are fixed once the deposit is received.
MethodsBank transfer or card payment link. Any card fee is shown before you pay.
ReceiptsA written confirmation and receipt follows each payment.
Cancellation policy
91 days or moreThe 30% deposit is retained. Anything paid beyond that is refunded.
61 to 90 days50% of the trip price is retained.
0 to 60 days100% of the trip price is retained.
PermitsGorilla and chimpanzee permits follow Uganda Wildlife Authority rules and are often not refundable. We confirm this in your quote.
ChangesDate changes are possible subject to permits and lodge availability, and we state the cost first.
InsuranceWe strongly recommend insurance covering cancellation and medical evacuation.
These terms are draft wording for Wander and Wonder to confirm before publishing.
Booking status
From first message to confirmed trip
- EnquirySend us your dates and group size.
- QuoteA written quote within one working day.
- Deposit30% confirms your booking.
- PermitsWe reserve permits and lodges.
- ConfirmedFinal plan, packing list and contacts.
Clear call to action
Hold your dates for the Grand Tour
Gorilla permits sell out months ahead. Tell us when you want to travel, and a consultant replies with a written quote and permit availability.
- Bookingsbookings@wanderandwonderug.com
- General enquiriesinfo@wanderandwonderug.com
- Call and WhatsApp+44 7826 805254
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Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant, Uganda. Your first contact for dates and permits.
Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer, Uganda. Vehicles, lodges and on-trip support.
Samuel Ojok, Managing Director, United Kingdom. Welcomes travellers from the UK, Europe, USA and Canada.
Murchison Falls · Kibale · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi
The grand tour of the Pearl of Africa
Eight days, seven nights, four national parks. Thunder at the falls, chimpanzees in the canopy, lions in the fig trees and a gorilla family in the mist.
Midrange and luxury collectionsBudget on request
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Collections
- Midrange · Luxury
- Parks
- 4 national parks
- Start and end
- Entebbe
- Best months
- Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
Tour overview
Four parks, one unbroken story
Winston Churchill called Uganda the Pearl of Africa. Over eight days you see why, moving from savannah and river to rainforest and cloud-forest mountains.
The journey follows the Nile west to the falls, then turns south through crater lakes and tea country. You track chimpanzees in Kibale, search for the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and finish with mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
You stay in the best lodges in each park, travel in a private 4x4 with a guide who knows the animals by name, and fly the long final leg back to Entebbe to save a full day on the road.
The big five encounters
- Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7 metre gap
- Big game drives across the northern savannah
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Queen Elizabeth boat cruise and Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Murchison Falls
Rhinos at Ziwa, the Nile launch cruise, and game drives with giraffe, elephant and lion.
Kibale Forest
The primate capital of the world, with the best chimpanzee tracking in East Africa.
Queen Elizabeth
Kazinga Channel hippos, crater-lake views and the Ishasha tree-climbing lions.
Bwindi Impenetrable
An hour with a gorilla family, then a scenic flight home over the lakes.
The trip in pictures
Faces, falls and forests
Day-by-day programme
Tap a day, step into the story
Times are realistic for road, park rules and light. Your guide adjusts them to weather and wildlife.
Accommodation details
Where you sleep each night
Choose midrange or luxury lodges, or ask for a budget version. Your choice changes the price below and the lodges shown in the day-by-day programme.
| Night | Location | Luxury | Midrange | Budget (on request) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entebbe | Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort | Protea Hotel Entebbe | Tailored quote |
| 2 and 3 | Murchison Falls | Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge | Tailored quote |
| 4 | Kibale Forest | Kyaninga Lodge | Primates Lodge Kibale | Tailored quote |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth | Mweya Safari Lodge | Enganzi Game Lodge | Tailored quote |
| 6 and 7 | Bwindi | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | Silverback Lodge | Tailored quote |
Lodges are subject to availability. If one is full, we book an equivalent and tell you first.
Activities and experiences
What you will actually do
Rhino tracking at Ziwa
Walk to within metres of white rhinos on foot with a ranger.
Nile launch cruise
A 2 to 3 hour cruise to the base of Murchison Falls with hippos and crocodiles.
Savannah game drive
Dawn and dusk drives in the northern sector, home to giraffe, buffalo and lions.
Chimpanzee tracking
One hour with a habituated chimp community. Moderate effort, rewarded every time.
Kazinga Channel cruise
Hippos, elephants and birds crowd the banks of this natural channel.
Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Search the fig trees where the lions rest through the heat of the day.
Mountain gorilla trek
Hike into the mist and spend a full hour beside a gorilla family.
Transparent pricing
One overall tour cost
The price below is the overall tour cost per person, with two sharing a room, in US dollars. Both figures are illustrative placeholders for Wander and Wonder to confirm in your written quote.
Personalise your trip
Tick what you want and we include it in your written quote. Other changes, such as a second gorilla trek or a different region, are also handled in the quote.
Package inclusions
- 7 nights in the lodges of your chosen collection, on full board
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle, fuel and English-speaking driver-guide
- Entry fees, game drives, Nile launch cruise and Kazinga Channel cruise
- Chimpanzee tracking permit and gorilla trekking permit
- Ziwa rhino tracking and porter on the gorilla trek
- Scheduled flight from Kihihi to Entebbe on Day 8
- Airport transfers, bottled water and 24/7 support
Package exclusions
- International flights and travel insurance
- Uganda visa fees
- Drinks, laundry, and personal items
- Tips for guides, rangers, porters and lodge staff
- Optional extras not in your quote
Permit costs are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and can change. We confirm them in writing before you pay.
Transport and logistics
Long roads, planned well
Roads in Uganda are slower than the distance suggests. Your driver-guide builds in stops for views, lunch and wildlife.
| Leg | Approx. time | Road notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | 3 hours | Paved, through Kampala traffic. Leave early. |
| Ziwa to Murchison Falls | 3 hours | Paved then murram near the park gate. |
| Murchison to Kibale | 6 to 7 hours | Long day through Hoima and Fort Portal, with views over crater lakes. |
| Kibale to Queen Elizabeth | 2.5 to 3 hours | Scenic road past Kasenda crater lakes. |
| Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi via Ishasha | 4 to 5 hours | Game drive on the way, rough road in the final stretch. |
| Kihihi airstrip to Entebbe (flight) | About 1 hour 30 | Scheduled light aircraft. Baggage limit about 15 kg in soft bags. |
Seasonal information
When to come
Tap a month to see what the parks are like.
Dry season, best for game and trekkingShoulderWet season, greener and quieter
Travel preparation guide
Pack once, pack well
Packing checklist
0 packed
Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.
- Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival
- Uganda e-visa, applied online in advance
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation
- Gorilla and chimp treks need moderate fitness
- Walk hills for a few weeks beforehand
- Tell us about any health condition early
- Carry clean, recent US dollar notes and some Ugandan shillings
- Cards work at lodges
- Uganda uses UK-style three-pin plugs
Safety information
Wild places, looked after
Keep your distance
Follow your guide's instructions. Never leave the vehicle on a game drive without being told.
Protect them, protect yourself
Stay 7 metres from gorillas where possible. Anyone with a cold or stomach bug must tell us and may not trek.
Stay well
See a travel clinic about malaria tablets and vaccines. Drink only bottled water.
Seat belts on
Our vehicles are serviced before every trip and our guides drive carefully on rough roads.
Light aircraft rules
The Day 8 flight uses soft bags with a weight limit. Heavy luggage can be left with us in Entebbe.
We are one message away
Our team in Uganda monitors your trip and is on WhatsApp throughout.
Payment and cancellation
Clear terms, no surprises
Jump to Payment terms or Cancellation policy. Each link can be shared on its own.
Payment terms
Deposit30% of the trip price confirms your booking and allows us to reserve permits and lodges.
BalanceThe remaining 70% is due 90 days before arrival. Later bookings pay in full to confirm.
CurrencyUS dollars. Quotes are fixed once the deposit is received.
MethodsBank transfer or card payment link. Any card fee is shown before you pay.
ReceiptsA written confirmation and receipt follows each payment.
Cancellation policy
91 days or moreThe 30% deposit is retained. Anything paid beyond that is refunded.
61 to 90 days50% of the trip price is retained.
0 to 60 days100% of the trip price is retained.
PermitsGorilla and chimpanzee permits follow Uganda Wildlife Authority rules and are often not refundable. We confirm this in your quote.
ChangesDate changes are possible subject to permits and lodge availability, and we state the cost first.
InsuranceWe strongly recommend insurance covering cancellation and medical evacuation.
These terms are draft wording for Wander and Wonder to confirm before publishing.
Booking status
From first message to confirmed trip
- EnquirySend us your dates and group size.
- QuoteA written quote within one working day.
- Deposit30% confirms your booking.
- PermitsWe reserve permits and lodges.
- ConfirmedFinal plan, packing list and contacts.
Clear call to action
Hold your dates for the Grand Tour
Gorilla permits sell out months ahead. Tell us when you want to travel, and a consultant replies with a written quote and permit availability.
- Bookingsbookings@wanderandwonderug.com
- General enquiriesinfo@wanderandwonderug.com
- Call and WhatsApp+44 7826 805254
QR
Scan to chat on WhatsApp
QR
Scan to email bookings
Brian Ogenrwot, Tour Consultant, Uganda. Your first contact for dates and permits.
Fassie Adyero, Chief Operations Officer, Uganda. Vehicles, lodges and on-trip support.
Samuel Ojok, Managing Director, United Kingdom. Welcomes travellers from the UK, Europe, USA and Canada.