Arrive Entebbe International Airport, Kampala, and meet your Expedition Leaders. Transfer to overnight accommodation, freshen up and relax as we introduce you to your African experience.

We spend the morning in a relaxed manner with an introductory brief to your journey of discovery through Uganda. After an early lunch, we will take an afternoon flight to Murchison Falls. A visit to Uganda’s joint oldest National Park (it was declared a NP together with Queen Elizabeth NP in 1952 after years as a Conservation Area) is stunning purely for the waterfall alone; the mighty Nile River forces its way through a 7- metre gap in the rocks at the top of the Rift Valley before tumbling 43 metres into the gorge below. Add to this the abundance of wildlife and you have the perfect setting for your African experience. We will hike to the top of the falls for the full effect of this powerful body of water before returning to our hotel to relax. This will be followed by an opportunity to develop your photography skills with a tutorial from our expert photographer.

Game Drive through Murchison Falls National Park. Today we will undertake our first Game Drive through Murchison Falls National Park in our open topped extended vehicles. Limited to a maximum of four persons per vehicle, everyone is assured of an uninterrupted view of the flora and fauna on show. Each vehicle is driven by a trained tracker/guide; you will marvel in their ability to spot animals so beautifully camouflaged in the bush. The wilderness area is inclusive of some of the greatest wildlife such as lions, the cape buffalo, leopards and elephants to name but a few. Our vehicles come equipped with quality packed lunches, snacks and an assortment of refreshments on ice. An early evening photography tutorial will precede our dinner back at the overnight accommodation.

Upon awakening, we will enjoy a hot beverage before heading out into the cool morning mist for a sunrise game drive; this interface between dark and light is the perfect time to see the night predators winding down before the heat of the day whilst the grazers welcome the sun allowing them to feed in the relative safety of daylight. Returning to the hotel for a shower and leisurely breakfast, the day continues with an afternoon flight to Mweya with an evening photography tutorial before dinner and an overnight stay.

We will take a cruise on the waterways around Mweya; the area has a large population of hippopotamus and Nile crocodiles as well as elephants, lions, antelopes and gazelles, along with numerous reptile and bird species. Your boat will have a local guide trained to spot elusive animals at the side of the channels and will have in-depth knowledge of the flora and fauna that you will see. As always, our resident photographic expert will be on hand to help you frame and capture the perfect image. Our boats come equipped with an assortment of drinks on ice and various snacks. After lunch we will have a chance to relax before an afternoon photographic tutorial and then our evening meal.

Late morning flight close to Bwindi. Today is all about getting as close as we can to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We will check into our accommodation and relax with an afternoon photography master class before settling down for a good nights rest prior to the morning’s excitement.

Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. For many, engaging with a family of mountain gorillas is the absolute pinnacle of wildlife experiences that Planet Earth can offer. You will be briefed on the correct etiquette for gorilla interaction and establish what to expect from the gorillas themselves. You will have the opportunity to get incredibly close and sometimes into contact with a gorilla, allowing a one-way interaction; they may touch you, you must not touch them. Remember your photography expert will be close at hand to offer you the best advice on how to capture stunning pictures of these magnificent creatures. It can difficult to put into words seeing these gorillas up close and personal and what it feels like just to be in their presence. The few whom had fortune of seeing the wild mountain gorillas have often remarked that this is the greatest wildlife experience ever. Just to reach them you will have another adventure as you trek through the lush undergrowth of the rain forest. The greenery is pure, the air is fresh, as the rain forest is set in the high hills adding to the stunning backdrop. This trek gives even more of a sense of achievement once you glimpse these lords of nature. After being allowed to be guests of the gorillas with their tribes and families, we trek back to our comfortable lodge to unwind and enjoy a celebration meal. This will be followed by an opportunity to compare photographs and to discuss this unique experience.

Depart Bwindi for flight to Entebbe and international flights for home.