10-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Savannah Cycling Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Welcome to the pearl of Africa

The day has finally arrived for your epic East African adventure to begin! Today, you will board your flight to Uganda, likely with a healthy dose of excitement and anticipation. Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our private transfer driver who will whisk you away to your cozy haven for the night: the historic Boma Hotel.

Nestled in a leafy, peaceful suburb of Entebbe, this charming colonial-style boutique hotel beautifully preserves the character of the original 1940s home. Take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, stroll through the vibrant tropical gardens that attract turtles, exotic birds, and playful vervet monkeys, or rent a bicycle from the hotel to explore the nearby Entebbe Botanical Gardens along the peaceful lake shores. Unwind, shake off your travel fatigue, and ease into the warm African rhythm: this is your perfect soft landing to relax before we dive deep into the Ugandan wild.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

The Boma Hotel

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Journey to the Hilly Crater Lakes & Handcrafted Coffee Tour

Leave Entebbe behind and embark on a scenic six hour road trip in your private 4x4 Toyota Prado to the volcanic Crater Lakes. Enjoy spectacular views of lush rolling hills, local markets, and green tea plantations. In the afternoon, visit a local Ugandan family for an authentic, hands-on coffee tour. You will learn how coffee cherries are harvested, peeled, roasted over an open fire, and ground to powder, before tasting a fresh cup of your own Arabica brew.

If you want to dive deeper into local flavours, you can optionally add a traditional three hour cooking class with our local partner Noah to learn how to prepare matoke and chicken luwombo simmered in banana leaves. Settle in at Isunga Lodge and enjoy a cold drink on your private cottage veranda overlooking the green canopy of Kibale Forest as the sun sets.

Main Destination:

Katwe Crater Lakes (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Crater Lakes to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Savannah Game Drive)

Rise early and hop into your private 4x4 Toyota Prado for a scenic three hour drive descending from the lush crater highlands into the vast savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Watch local life unfold in the villages along the dirt roads as you approach the park boundaries. After settling into your lodge, it is time for your first thrilling afternoon game drive!

Set out across the open plains to track elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, and elegant Uganda kobs grazing in the golden light. If luck is on your side, you might even spot a leopard or a pride of lions. In the evening, check into your self-contained safari tent at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge, nestled on the edge of the Kazinga Channel, where the grunts of hippos and distant calls of hyenas will serenade you under the starry African sky.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Deep Jungle Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest

Uganda is famous for its incredible primates, and today you will track our closest living relative: the wild chimpanzee! Head to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve, a lush and misty rainforest that offers a highly authentic, off the beaten track trekking experience. Accompanied by an expert ranger from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, hike deep into the dense canopy of ancient trees.

Listen closely for sudden, explosive pants hoots echoing through the jungle. Once you locate the chimpanzees, spend an unforgettable hour observing them groom, play, feed, and swing effortlessly from branch to branch. Keep your eyes open for black and white colobus monkeys, rare butterflies, and exotic birds along the forest trails. In the evening, return to Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge to relax in your self contained safari tent on the edge of the Kazinga Channel as the stars light up the sky.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kazinga Channel Boat Safari & Ishasha Game Drive

Waking up to the wild sounds of the savannah is an experience like no other. Today, you will explore Queen Elizabeth National Park from two completely different perspectives. In the morning, set off in your private 4x4 Toyota Prado for a game drive across the plains. Head to the southern Ishasha sector and scan the branches of massive fig trees to search for the legendary tree-climbing lions.

In the afternoon, swap the dusty tracks for the cool water on a thrilling two hour boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This natural channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and boasts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in the world. Drift safely past massive hippo families, enormous Nile crocodiles lounging on the banks, and herds of elephants quenching their thirst at the water's edge. Return to Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge to spend another night under the starry African sky.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Leave the flat savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park behind as you climb into the rugged, terraced highlands of southwestern Uganda. Today is a scenic five and a half hour travel day in your private 4x4 Toyota Prado, winding past endless tea fields, banana plantations, and mountain villages. Along the way, enjoy plenty of panoramic viewpoints where you can stop to stretch your legs.

By afternoon, the majestic, misty outline of the UNESCO protected Bwindi Impenetrable National Park emerges. Arrive at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, nestled on a forested hill just a short walk from the park gate. Check into your cozy cottage, look out over the ancient jungle canopy, and enjoy a delicious dinner. Today is all about resting and saving your energy for tomorrow's big gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Once-in-a-Lifetime Mountain Gorilla Trekking

This is the day you have been waiting for: the ultimate encounter with the majestic mountain gorilla! Wake up with the jungle mist, enjoy an early breakfast, and gather at the park headquarters for a briefing by the lead rangers. With hiking boots laced and daypacks ready, enter the primeval, tangled rainforest of Bwindi. Hacking through thick vines and ascending steep, slippery ridges is physically demanding, but all sweat is forgotten the moment you step into a clearing.

Spend one unforgettable, silent hour just metres away from these gentle giants as they play, feed, and groom in complete freedom. After this life-changing hour, return to the comfort of Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge to unwind, reflect on your magical encounter, and enjoy a delicious dinner surrounded by the sounds of the ancient forest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park (Nocturnal Night Safari)

After a relaxed breakfast, leave the misty rainforest of Bwindi behind and drive approximately four hours north to Lake Mburo National Park, a beautiful savannah jewel in southern Uganda. Watch the landscape change from steep, terraced green highlands to flat grasslands dotted with acacia trees. Settle into the eco-friendly Rwakobo Rock, perched on a massive rocky outcrop at the edge of the park. From your private cottage scattered across the hill, you can enjoy views of the lush bush where grunting warthogs and elegant impalas wander by.

This evening, you will experience a unique highlight: a nocturnal night safari! As the sun sets, set off with a professional park ranger and a high-powered spotlight. This is your absolute best chance to track nocturnal predators like leopards, spotted hyenas, and owls as they hunt under the starry sky. Watch the bush come alive in the dark, spotting rare bushbabies and porcupines before returning to your lodge for a restful night.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ranger Walking Safari & Afternoon Savannah Game Drive

Start your morning with an exciting walking safari through the untouched bush of Lake Mburo National Park. Accompanied by an armed park ranger, explore the savannah on foot, track animal footprints, and spot some of the many bird species that call this wetlands system home. Since there are no lions or elephants here, it is completely safe to walk amongst herds of peaceful zebras, elands, and impalas.

In the afternoon, set off in your private 4x4 Toyota Prado for an exciting game drive across the plains. Explore the tracks of the park to search for buffaloes, topis, waterbucks, and leopards hunting in the grass. In the evening, return to Hyena Hill Lodge to watch the sunset over the lakes, sharing stories around a crackling campfire under the stars.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Equator Crossing & Flight Home

All good things must come to an end, and today your unforgettable Ugandan journey concludes. After a relaxed breakfast at your lodge, your guide will drive you back to Entebbe. Along the way, stop at the Equator crossing for a fun photo opportunity, souvenirs, and a cup of coffee. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your check-in and international flight home.

Board your plane with a camera full of photos, a healthy sun-kissed glow, and lifelong memories of the primates, savannahs, and warm people of the Pearl of Africa.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.