DAY 1 – Travel from Bulgaria to Uganda

Group gathering at Sofia Airport, Terminal 2. Flight to Istanbul and connection to Uganda.
Note: Landing in Uganda is early morning the next day (Day 2).

DAY 2 – Arrival in Entebbe, visit to Mabamba Swamps and cultural tourism

Early morning – Landing at Entebbe International Airport, transfer to hotel in Entebbe
Morning – Check-in and breakfast at the hotel
Morning – Rest after the flight and refreshment
Morning – Travel to Mabamba swamps
Midday – Canoe ride through the swampy waters of Lake Victoria and Mabamba swamps. Observation of the unique Shoebill Stork and over 300 bird species in the protected area
Afternoon – Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon – Currency exchange and souvenir shopping planned.
Late afternoon rest at the hotel, refreshment and changing
Evening - We depart for Ndere Cultural Centre to enjoy the incredible show of the Ndere troupe which lasts three hours. Dinner is available there optionally.
Night – Return to hotel, Dinner and Overnight

DAY 3 – Lake Mburo National Park

Morning – Wake up and breakfast at the hotel in Entebbe
Morning – Check-out, travel to Lake Mburo National Park (the smallest of the national parks in Uganda, located in the western part of the country. Known for its landscapes, diverse wildlife and especially for the presence of zebras, impalas and giraffes) On the way, a short stop for rest and photos at the Equator Monument – Kayabwe, a popular tourist attraction in Uganda that marks the point where the equator passes. This place offers visitors the opportunity to stand simultaneously in the northern and southern hemispheres.
Midday – Arrival, Check-in and lunch
Afternoon – Afternoon safari with observation of zebras, giraffes, antelopes
Evening – Dinner and Overnight at the hotel

DAY 4 – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning – Breakfast at Lake Mburo National Park, Check-out and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Midday – Arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park (one of the most famous national parks in Uganda, located in the southwestern part of the country. It is known for its exceptional biodiversity, including African elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos and rare bird species. Boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel)
Midday – Check-in and lunch
Afternoon – Boat ride along the Kazinga Channel (a natural water channel in Uganda connecting Lakes Edward and George, representing a remarkable part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel is known for its rich wildlife viewing opportunities, offering incredible views of hippos, elephants, crocodiles and a variety of birds)
Evening – Dinner at the hotel
Evening – Optional night safari (searching for predators hunting in the cool night for prey)
Night – Return to hotel for Overnight

DAY 5 – Queen Elizabeth National Park and Ishasha Sector

Early morning – Early breakfast before early safari
Morning - Early safari (searching for predators hunting in the cool morning for prey)
Morning - Return to hotel, Check-out
Morning - Departure for Ishasha Sector (a famous region in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, which attracts visitors with its unique attraction - the trees where lions sleep. This is one of the few places in the world where lions regularly climb and rest on trees. The Ishasha region is ideal for observing lions, as well as other wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes and various types of antelopes)
Midday - Arrival at Ishasha Sector, lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon - We head to the sector where we will see lions seeking coolness in the shade of tree crowns
Afternoon - Departure for Bwindi
Evening - Arrival at hotel in Bwindi, Check-in
Night - Dinner, rest and Overnight

DAY 6 – Day in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Morning – Breakfast
Morning – Briefing at the forest gates in Bwindi at 07:30
Morning – We enter the coral mist of the ancient jungle Bwindi Impenetrable, where the tree canopy is so dense that it lets through only a few rays of light. Led by experienced trackers, we move through dense bushes and ferns, listening to the distant calls of birds and the mysterious whisper of leaves. We sincerely hope to see the majestic male, the king of Bwindi forest – Silverback. Suddenly, the mountain gorillas appear before us. They rest, feed and play among themselves just a few meters away from us. In this moment, time seems to freeze, and their every glance and gesture imprints in our souls the wonder of these gentle giants. Trekking in Bwindi is not just an adventure, but a deep encounter with nature in its most unspoiled and magnificent form.
Late afternoon – Return to hotel and late lunch
Evening – We will visit the Batwa community, where we will immerse ourselves in the rich cultural customs and traditions of these hunter-gatherers. The Batwa are the indigenous people of the area, and although they are often called "pygmies" with a disrespectful (dismissive) nuance, they have an extremely deep connection with the forest and their own way of life passed down from generation to generation.
Night – Return to hotel for Dinner, rest and Overnight

DAY 7 – Return to Entebbe

Morning – Breakfast at hotel
Morning – Check-out and departure for Entebbe
Midday – Along the way, we will make a short stop for lunch and rest, to enjoy the local landscape and atmosphere once more.
Late afternoon – Arrival at hotel in Entebbe, check-in
Evening – Dinner at the hotel restaurant, followed by free time: walk along the shores of Lake Victoria.

DAY 8 – Travel to Bulgaria

Early morning – Breakfast, Check-out and transfer to the airport
Morning – Flight from Entebbe to Sofia
Evening – Landing at Sofia Airport

Here ends our African adventure in Uganda. From Mabamba swamps and the cultural tour around Kampala to the powerful safaris in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth, to the encounters with lions and the majestic gorillas in Bwindi – every experience showed us how amazing the wildlife of this country is. Whether they watched us from high in the branches of Ishasha or hid behind the shadows in Impenetrable Forest, the animals left an indelible imprint on our minds. Thank you for being part of this adventure!