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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival in Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is at leisure.
You may choose to relax after your journey, enjoy the hotel’s facilities, or take a quiet walk in the botanical gardens.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No.5 Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Flight to Kibale & Transfer to the Forest
Flight to Kibale & Transfer to the Forest
After an early breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled flight to Kasese. The flight offers beautiful aerial views of Uganda’s varied landscapes, from lakes to rolling hills.
On arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Kibale Forest. The drive takes you through tea plantations and rural countryside before arriving at Primate Lodge, set within the forest itself.
After lunch, the afternoon is left at leisure. You may hear forest sounds all around you, with monkeys often moving through the trees nearby.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. The forest is alive with activity, and as you move through it, you may encounter several primate species along the way.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend time observing them as they feed, groom, and interact. Their energy and movement create a dynamic and engaging experience.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland for a guided walk. This community-managed reserve offers a quieter experience, rich in birdlife and additional primate sightings, while also providing insight into local conservation efforts.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, traveling through a scenic landscape of crater lakes and rolling hills.
Arrive at Elephant Plains Lodge in time for lunch, with views stretching across the savannah. The afternoon is at leisure, or you may opt for a short game drive to begin exploring the park.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drives & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Game Drives & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where wildlife is most active. Expect to see elephants, buffalo, antelope species, and, with some luck, predators.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and a short rest before heading out in the afternoon for a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. This waterway is known for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife, offering excellent close-up viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, journey south toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing through changing landscapes and local communities along the way.
Arrive at Mahogany Springs Lodge in time for lunch. The lodge is set near the forest edge, offering a peaceful setting with views of the surrounding greenery. The afternoon is at leisure, allowing time to rest and prepare for the following day’s trek.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking Experience
Gorilla Trekking Experience
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trek.
Accompanied by experienced rangers, you will walk through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can vary in duration, but once located, you will spend one hour observing them in their natural environment.
The experience is quiet, intimate, and deeply moving. Afterward, return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Scheduled Flight to Entebbe
Scheduled Flight to Entebbe
After breakfast, transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Entebbe. The flight offers one final perspective of Uganda’s landscapes from above.
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or connect to your onward international flight.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
