$20,889 to $21,989 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda
Your Ugandan adventure begins the moment you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest freshwater lake. As you step into the warm equatorial air, you will be met by your Nyumbu Beyond Journeys safari representative, who will welcome you with genuine Ugandan hospitality before escorting you to your waiting vehicle.
Leaving the airport behind, enjoy a leisurely drive through the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, a relaxed lakeside town known for its botanical gardens, colonial heritage, and tranquil atmosphere. Depending on your arrival time, catch your first glimpses of everyday life as fishermen return from the lake, vibrant roadside markets bustle with activity, and tropical birds flit through towering palm trees and flowering gardens.
Upon arrival at your carefully selected lodge or boutique hotel, take time to unwind after your international journey.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No.5 Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Journey to Kibale Forest – Through the Heart of Uganda
Journey to Kibale Forest – Through the Heart of Uganda
After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe and set out on a scenic journey westward toward Kibale, one of Africa's most celebrated rainforest ecosystems and home to the highest diversity of primates on the continent. Traveling in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle, today's drive offers a captivating introduction to Uganda's extraordinary landscapes and the vibrant rhythm of rural life.
As the city fades behind you, the countryside unfolds in a patchwork of rolling hills, fertile farmland, and traditional villages. Roadside markets brim with colorful displays of tropical fruits, fresh vegetables. Children wave enthusiastically as you pass through welcoming communities, offering a glimpse into the warmth and hospitality that define Uganda.
Arrive at your forest lodge in time to settle into your surroundings and enjoy the peaceful ambience of the rainforest. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, perhaps relaxing on your private veranda as the sounds of the forest surround you.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Crater Lakes & Community Encounters – Exploring Kibale's Scenic Highlands
Crater Lakes & Community Encounters – Exploring Kibale's Scenic Highlands
Wake to the sounds of the rainforest as birds greet the new day and the cool morning mist drifts through the forest canopy surrounding your lodge. After breakfast, venture beyond Kibale National Park to discover the spectacular crater lake region of western Uganda, a landscape sculpted by ancient volcanic activity and renowned for its breathtaking beauty.
Your morning begins with a guided visit to a local family-owned farm, where generations of farmers have cultivated the fertile volcanic soils that make this region one of Uganda's most productive agricultural areas. As you stroll through plantations of coffee, bananas, vanilla, cocoa, and seasonal fruits, you'll gain insight into traditional farming practices.
Learn how coffee is carefully grown, harvested, dried, and prepared before making its journey to markets around the world, and discover the fascinating process behind cultivating vanilla and cocoa in Uganda's rich tropical climate.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience – Meet Chimpanzee in the Rainforest
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience – Meet Chimpanzee in the Rainforest
Rise before dawn for one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters Africa has to offer. Today, you'll participate in the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale National Park, an immersive full-day adventure that allows you to spend extended time alongside one of our closest living relatives in their natural habitat.
Unlike a standard chimpanzee trek, the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience allows you to spend up to four unforgettable hours observing these remarkable primates as they go about their daily lives. Watch individuals groom one another to strengthen social bonds, mothers tenderly care for their young, juveniles chase and wrestle through the trees, and dominant males communicate with powerful displays of strength and vocalizations. Witness their remarkable intelligence as they forage for fruits, leaves, seeds, insects, and bark while moving effortlessly through the forest in search of food.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bigodi Community Walk & Wildlife River Cruise
Bigodi Community Walk & Wildlife River Cruise
This morning, meander through Bigodi village and enjoy a chance to meet some residents. See how baskets are woven from local materials, learn how coffee is grown, or get the inside scoop on the banana beer brewing process! This is an opportunity to empower this community and support improvements like access to medical care and educational resources.
End your village experience with a traditional Ugandan lunch before driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park along the eastern length of the Rwenzori Mountains, with views of their glaciated peaks, and into the Great African Rift valley. Set out on a 2-hour launch trip on the Kazinga Channel to view the prolific bird life and wildlife as well as small fishing villages. The channel is home to one of the largest concentration of hippo in the world - reported to be about 30,000. Around sundown arrive at your lodge, perched on the Great Rift escarpment, for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- The River Station Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Exploring the Wild Heart of Kyambura Wildlife Reserve
Exploring the Wild Heart of Kyambura Wildlife Reserve
Wake to the gentle sounds of the African wilderness as the first light of dawn spreads across the savannah. After an early breakfast, set out with your expert guide to explore the remarkable landscapes of the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve, one of Uganda's most secluded and rewarding safari destinations.
Kyambura offers a more intimate safari experience, where fewer vehicles and vast open landscapes allow wildlife encounters to unfold at nature's own pace. The reserve's mosaic of open grasslands, acacia woodland, seasonal wetlands, and volcanic hills provides sanctuary for an extraordinary diversity of wildlife.
As the morning unfolds, venture deep into the reserve in search of its resident wildlife. Herds of Uganda kob graze across the plains while African buffalo move methodically through the tall grasses. Elephants emerge from the woodland to feed in the cool morning air, and waterbuck, bushbuck, warthogs, and topi are frequently encountered along the drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura National Park (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- The River Station Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Safari in Ishasha & Empower Ugandan Women
Safari in Ishasha & Empower Ugandan Women
Head out to explore the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, enroute to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Keep an eye out for the many antelope species, including the graceful kob and colorful topi, as well as other game in the area such as elephant, and buffalo. If lucky, you may even spot the elusive tree-climbing lions.
After settling into your mountain lodge, visit Ride 4 a Woman, a community center which supports local women from 11 nearby villages to empower them to better their lives and those of their families. While onsite, take part in one of the sessions where you can learn to pedal sew; weave baskets; dance, sing, and drum; or cook a local dish. Activities vary and will be determined at the day and time of your visit.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Forest Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Forest Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, report to the ranger station for a talk on the etiquette of gorilla tracking, then hike with a guide and tracker through misty rainforest to encounter these wild creatures. Trekking can take anywhere from 2 to 7 hours, on rough and at times muddy terrain.
You'll forget any fatigue once you lay your eyes on your first mountain gorilla - the experience of seeing these gentle giants at close range and in the wild is among the most extraordinary nature can provide. Following your gorilla trek, rest at the lodge or time permitting choose to return to Ride 4 a Woman to spend time with the women and try your hand at another skill.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Second Encounter Mountain Gorillas
Second Encounter Mountain Gorillas
Rise early for another full day of gorilla tracking. Hike through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth and parting thick creepers. You will have one hour with these gentle giants of the African forest after first encountering them. Bwindi is renowned for its mountain gorilla population, an estimated 280-320 individuals living in 15 groups.
Looking deep into their expressive brown eyes is an unparalleled experience. Look out for other wildlife as you trek through the forest, including yellow-backed duikers and a variety of birds.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Fly to Entebbe and Bid Farewell to Uganda
Fly to Entebbe and Bid Farewell to Uganda
Your final morning in Uganda begins with the gentle sounds of the wilderness awakening around you. As the first light illuminates the landscape, enjoy a leisurely breakfast while reflecting on the remarkable experiences that have defined your journey from tracking mountain gorillas through the ancient forests of Bwindi and encountering chimpanzees in Kibale, to exploring the wildlife-rich savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park and discovering the vibrant cultures and breathtaking scenery that make Uganda truly deserving of its title, the Pearl of Africa.
Your flying scheduled to depart Kihihi at 9:45 a.m., arriving at Entebbe International Airport at approximately 11:25 a.m., where a Nyumbu Beyond Journeys representative will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you to the Hotel No.5 Entebbe.
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred back to Entebbe International Airport for your onward departure home.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
