$4,774 to $4,884 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you'll be met by Cycads African safari guide. Transfer to your lakeside hotel for relaxation after your flight. If time permits, take an evening stroll along the shores of Lake Victoria or visit the nearby Botanical Gardens for introductory birding. Species commonly spotted include Great Blue Turaco, African Fish Eagle, and various sunbirds.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to kibale national park
Transfer to kibale national park
Depart Entebbe after breakfast for the scenic drive to Kibale Forest. Journey through traditional villages, tea plantations, and crater lake landscapes. Stop at the equator monument for photos and demonstrations. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon with time for relaxation or a nature walk around the crater lakes.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking, wetland birding walk
Chimpanzee tracking, wetland birding walk
Early breakfast followed by briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Center. Trek through pristine rainforest tracking habituated chimpanzee communities. Kibale hosts over 1,500 chimpanzees plus 12 other primate species including red colobus, L'Hoest's monkey, and grey-cheeked mangabey. Spend one magical hour observing these intelligent primates as they feed, play, and socialize. Later in the afternoon Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation project offering exceptional birding. The 4-kilometer boardwalk trail reveals over 200 bird species including Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Gonolek, White-winged Warbler, and various kingfishers.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most visited wildlife destination. Check into your lodge overlooking the Kazinga Channel. After lunch, embark on an evening game drive through the northern Kasenyi plains searching for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and if fortunate, lions and leopards.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Boat cruise and game drive
Boat cruise and game drive
Enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This 2-hour cruise offers incredible wildlife viewing with hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant waterbirds including African Fish Eagle, Malachite Kingfisher, and Yellow-billed Stork.
Afternoon Game drive through different park sectors including the crater lakes area. The park hosts over 95 mammal species and 600 bird species, making every drive productive for wildlife and birding enthusiasts.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Treansfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Treansfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Journey south through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Search fig trees for these unusual cats lounging in branches. Continue to Bwindi with scenic views of terraced hillsides and traditional homesteads. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon. Optional evening village walk to experience local Batwa and Bakiga cultures.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mountain gorilla trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking
After an early breakfast and briefing, enter the ancient montane rainforest in search of mountain gorillas. Treks can last 2-8 hours depending on gorilla location. Upon finding your allocated family group, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants—watching silverbacks, mothers nursing infants, and juveniles playing.
Bwindi protects nearly half the world's remaining mountain gorilla population across its four sectors. The forest also hosts over 350 bird species including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Later you will head out for batwa cultural experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Forest Hiking and Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest Hiking and Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest hiking trails, birding
Explore Bwindi's excellent hiking trails on guided walks through this UNESCO World Heritage site. Trail options include:
Munyaga River Trail (2.8 km): Excellent for forest primates and birds
Rushura Hill Trail (4 km): Panoramic views across the forest
Waterfall Trail (3.3 km): Scenic cascade and butterfly viewing
Target endemic bird species including African Green Broadbill, Shelley's Crimsonwing, Grauer's Rush Warbler, and Handsome Francolin. Your expert guide will also point out medicinal plants, forest ecology features, and signs of forest elephants.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Drive northeast to Lake Mburo, Uganda's smallest savanna national park. This compact park offers easy wildlife viewing in beautiful acacia woodland and lakeshore habitats. After lunch and check-in, enjoy an evening game drive spotting zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and if fortunate, leopards. The park is notable for its absence of elephants and lions, making walking safaris possible.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Walking safari and transfer to entebbe
Walking safari and transfer to entebbe
Experience an early guided walking safari—a rare opportunity in Ugandan parks. Walk among zebras, impalas, warthogs, and bushbucks while learning about tracks, plants, and small creatures often missed on game drives. Birding is exceptional with over 350 recorded species including the rare African Finfoot, Shoebill (in swamps), and various acacia specialists.
Mid-morning: Begin your return journey to Entebbe with a stop at the equator for last-minute shopping and photos. Arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon for your international flight or overnight stay (additional accommodation available upon request).
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
