$2,943 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Your adventure begins early as your Tripcare Adventures guide picks you from the airport for a scenic drive to western Uganda. The route winds past tea plantations, rolling hills, fruit markets, and traditional homesteads that showcase the real countryside. Stop for photos and stretch at picturesque viewpoints along the Mubende and Kyenjojo hills. After lunch in Fort Portal—famed for its crater lakes and Rwenzori views—continue to Kibale Forest National Park, the “Primate Capital of Africa.” Check in at your cozy lodge and relax, or take an optional walk through Bigodi Wetland, a community-run haven of monkeys, hornbills, and lush swamp vegetation. Dinner and overnight amid the tranquil forest sounds complete your first day.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, transfer to the Centre for a comprehensive orientation conducted by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. The forest canopy is thick and humid, filled with bird calls and the distant shrieks of primates. Trekking on foot to locate the wild chimpanzees is both thrilling and educational. Once you encounter them, spend an hour watching their daily routine – mothers nursing infants, juveniles swinging playfully, and dominant males asserting their rank. The experience is intimate and enlightening, giving you a genuine sense of coexistence with nature. Kibale also shelters red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and colorful butterflies that fill the sunlight gaps above you. After returning, enjoy a late lunch and leisure time at the lodge. You can explore nearby crater lakes on foot or visit Fort Portal for souvenir shopping and street snacks. In the evening, gather around a small bonfire, share stories with your guide, and fall asleep to the whispering breeze of the forest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Bwindi Impeneterable Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impeneterable Park
After breakfast, set off for a long but beautiful drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey showcases Uganda’s ever-changing landscapes – rolling hills blanketed by banana gardens, tea plantations, and villages buzzing with children waving enthusiastically at tourists. Lunch is taken in Kabale or Ntungamo before continuing along winding roads that reveal panoramic views of the Kigezi Highlands. This is sometimes called the Switzerland of Africa because of its terraced slopes and cool mountain air. Along the way, your driver will stop for photo moments and to stretch. On arrival, check into your modest eco-lodge located close to the gorilla tracking station. The evening is free for relaxation or interaction with local villagers, learning about the Batwa pygmy culture and forest life. Dinner and overnight amid the soothing sounds of nocturnal insects and distant waterfalls.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
This day delivers the heart of your Ugandan safari. After an early breakfast, head to the ranger post for registration and a detailed briefing. In small groups, you trek into the dense rainforest guided by trackers who follow the clues of broken bamboo and recent nests. The terrain is steep and sometimes slippery, but the reward is profound. When you finally meet a family of mountain gorillas, the forest seems to hold its breath. For one unforgettable hour, you watch them feed, groom, and interact – a giant silverback keeping watch while playful juveniles tumble nearby. This rare face-to-face moment is emotional and worth every step. After returning from the forest, have lunch and then travel about two hours to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most picturesque lake. Its 29 small islands scattered among terraced hills create a postcard scene of serenity. Check in at your lakeside lodge and relax as the sun sets behind the mist hills. Swimming or canoeing the next morning.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Entebbe/Kampala
Transfer to Entebbe/Kampala
Wake up to the chirping of weaver birds and the gentle lapping of lake water. After breakfast, you may take an optional canoe trip to explore nearby islands, each with a fascinating story – such as Punishment Island, a reminder of ancient traditions. Others may prefer a short village walk to meet locals or simply relax on the terrace with a cup of Ugandan coffee. Later in the morning, begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
