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Arrival
Day 1
Journey to Kibale – Into Uganda's Primate Capital
Journey to Kibale – Into Uganda's Primate Capital
Estimated drive time: 5–6 hours
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Entebbe as you travel west through Uganda's lush countryside towards Kibale National Park. Along the way, you'll pass tea plantations, crater lakes, and picturesque villages nestled beneath the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the afternoon with time to relax at your lodge and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the rainforest before tomorrow's adventure.
Kibale National Park is home to 13 species of primates, including one of Africa's largest populations of wild chimpanzees, earning it the title of the "Primate Capital of the World.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale River Camp
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking & Scenic Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking & Scenic Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Estimated trekking time: 2–4 hours | Transfer: 2–3 hours
After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest with experienced ranger guides to track wild chimpanzees. As you walk beneath towering trees, listen for their calls echoing through the forest while learning about this remarkable ecosystem. Once you locate a chimpanzee community, you'll watch them feed, groom, communicate, and swing effortlessly through the canopy: an exciting encounter with our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
After lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing crater lakes, tea estates, and rolling hills before arriving at your lodge overlooking Uganda's famous savannah.
Chimpanzees share approximately 98% of human DNA, making every encounter a fascinating glimpse into our evolutionary connection.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Safari Across the Savannah & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Safari Across the Savannah & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Estimated game drive: 3–4 hours | Boat cruise: 2–3 hours
Rise early for a thrilling game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where the cool morning hours offer the best chance of spotting wildlife. Keep your eyes open for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and, if fortune smiles, the elusive leopard. Every drive is different, creating moments of excitement around every corner.
After lunch, board a boat for a relaxing cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Glide past enormous pods of hippos, crocodiles basking on the banks, elephants drinking at the shoreline, and one of East Africa's richest concentrations of water birds.
The Kazinga Channel is considered one of Uganda's finest wildlife-viewing locations, attracting animals throughout the year thanks to its permanent water supply.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Journey to Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience
Journey to Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience
Estimated drive time: 4–5 hours
After breakfast, travel through the spectacular highlands of southwestern Uganda towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of terraced hillsides, rural villages, and mist-covered mountains that define this beautiful region.
Later after lunch, immerse yourself in an authentic Batwa cultural experience. Through traditional songs, dances, storytelling, and demonstrations of ancient forest survival skills, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of one of Uganda's oldest indigenous communities and their enduring connection to the rainforest.
The Batwa were the original inhabitants of Bwindi's forests, and community tourism now plays an important role in preserving their culture while supporting local livelihoods.
- Main Destination:
- Batwa Experience (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Broadbill Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking & Journey to Lake Mburo National Park
Gorilla Trekking & Journey to Lake Mburo National Park
Estimated trekking time: 2–6 hours | Transfer: 5–6 hours
Today is the highlight of your safari. Following an early briefing, venture into Bwindi's ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours, but the reward is extraordinary. Spending one unforgettable hour observing gorillas in their natural habitat is an experience that leaves a lasting impression on every traveler.
After lunch, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic views of Uganda's rolling hills and cattle country before arriving at your lodge in the evening.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park protects nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas and is recognized globally as one of Africa's greatest conservation achievements.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Cycling Safari & Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo
Cycling Safari & Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo
Estimated cycling: 2–3 hours | Boat cruise: 2 hours
Experience safari from a completely different perspective as you cycle through the beautiful landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you'll quietly ride past grazing zebras, impalas, elands, giraffes, and other wildlife while enjoying the freedom of exploring nature without the noise of a vehicle.
Later, enjoy a peaceful boat cruise across Lake Mburo, where hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles, kingfishers, and countless other bird species can be observed along the shoreline. The calm waters provide a relaxing conclusion to an adventurous day.
Lake Mburo is Uganda's only national park where guided cycling safaris are offered, making it one of the country's most unique wildlife experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Scenic Return to Entebbe
Scenic Return to Entebbe
Estimated drive time: 5–6 hours
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe through Uganda's scenic countryside. Along the way, stop at the Equator Monument for photographs, refreshments, and a chance to stand in both hemispheres before continuing north.
You'll have lunch, then continue & arrive in Entebbe later in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, bringing your unforgettable journey through Uganda's wildlife, forests, and cultures to a memorable close.
Crossing the Equator is a favourite stop for travellers visiting Uganda and marks the perfect finale to an adventure spanning some of the country's most iconic landscapes and experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
