Transfer to Kasese (~5 hrs). Park briefing, equipment check, and overnight at Rwenzori Trekkers Lodge near the gate.

Trek begins through montane forest. Giant ferns, moss-draped trees, and the first glimpses of the higher peaks ahead. Approx 5–6 hrs hiking.

Into the heather zone. Enormous Senecio trees and Lobelia plants create an otherworldly landscape. Alpine wildlife sightings likely.

The high altitude moorland zone. Dramatic rocky ridges, glacial tarns, and stunning views. Acclimatisation walk in the afternoon.

Alpine start (3–4am). Final glacier push to Margherita Peak. Equatorial snow at the summit of Africa's most spectacular mountain. Return to base camp.

Full descent through all vegetation zones back to the park gate. Completion certificate ceremony.

Morning transfer back to Kampala with your summit memories and certificate.

Morning transfer to Sipi (approx 5 hrs). Arrive early afternoon — first hike to the lower Sipi Falls. Sunset views over Mt Elgon foothills. Overnight at Sipi lodge.

Full day adventure — hike all three Sipi waterfalls, abseil the dramatic 100m main cascade, then tour the Arabica coffee farms with a local farmer guide.

Enter the park and trek into the ancient caldera. Visit the famous elephant caves (Kitum Cave). Evening Bagisu cultural performance — traditional music and dancing.

Morning forest walk spotting colobus monkeys and mountain birds. Late morning departure for Kampala. Arrive evening.

Morning departure from Kampala (2 hrs). Gear up and launch into the wildest stretch of commercially-raftable water on Earth — full day on the Victoria Nile's Grade 5 rapids. Evening: riverside dinner and overnight in Jinja.

The ultimate activity day. Morning bungee jump above the Nile. White-water kayaking training and paddle. Forest canopy zip-line. Quad biking through village trails. Full dinner and overnight in Jinja.

Relaxed morning boat cruise to the precise Source of the Nile — a perfect cool-down after two days of madness. Village walk and optional lunch before afternoon return to Kampala.

Arrive Jinja, gear up, and tackle the world-class Grade 5 rapids. Evening riverside dinner and overnight in Jinja.

Morning Nile source boat cruise. Afternoon scenic drive to Fort Portal (gateway to Kibale) through the tea estate highlands.

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale — the world's most reliable chimp habituation experience. 13 primate species in one forest. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk.

Scenic transfer south through the Rift Valley. Brief stop at Queen Elizabeth NP for tree-climbing lion territory views. Arrive Bwindi.

The centrepiece of the journey. Trek into Bwindi's ancient forest with ranger guides. Find your gorilla family — spend one unforgettable hour with the great apes. This is why you came to Uganda.

Morning Batwa cultural forest walk. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Afternoon canoe through the 29 islands. Overnight at lake lodge.

Final morning at the lake. Long but scenic return drive to Kampala via Mbarara. Arrive evening.

Early morning transfer to Sipi (5 hrs). Arrive early afternoon — hike the lower and middle Sipi Falls with a local guide. Swim in the natural pool below the cascade. Evening: guided Arabica coffee farm walking tour — from cherry picking to cup. Overnight at clifftop Sipi lodge with dramatic falls views.

Morning hike to the upper Sipi Falls — the most powerful and dramatic of the three. Strap in and abseil the full 100m face with a professional guide. Then join the Sabei tribe for traditional songs, dance, and a village lunch (own cost). Afternoon transfer to Kampala.

Transfer to Entebbe ferry port. Boat across to Ngamba Island — meet the sanctuary's chimpanzees on a guided afternoon visit. Overnight on the island or at Entebbe lakeside lodge.

Full day island hopping by boat. Explore the forests and beaches of the Sesse Islands. Visit a traditional fishing village. Swim in the warm lake water. Spectacular sunset cruise. Overnight in island lodge.

Final morning swim in Lake Victoria — the source of the Nile. Return boat to Entebbe. Transfer back to Kampala.

Two days of pure Jinja adventure — Grade 5 rafting, optional bungee, and Source of the Nile cruise. Overnight Jinja.

Enter Uganda's largest national park. Chimp tracking in Budongo Forest. Dramatic Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Morning and evening game drives — elephants, hippos, giraffes.

The world's highest density chimp habitat. Half-day chimp tracking followed by the Bigodi Wetland bird-and-primate walk.

Drive to the Ishasha sector to spot Uganda's famous tree-climbing lions. Evening Kazinga Channel boat cruise — hippos and buffalo at point-blank range.

Arrive Bwindi. Full gorilla trek the next morning — the most profound wildlife experience on the planet. One hour with a gorilla family deep in the ancient forest.

Transfer to Africa's most beautiful lake. Sunset canoe through 29 islands. Batwa cultural forest walk. A well-earned rest before the return.

Final morning at Bunyonyi. Long scenic return drive through the Rift Valley highlands to Kampala. Arrive evening.