$2,962 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival & Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Walk
Arrival & Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After arrival in Uganda, you’ll transfer to Kibale National Park and settle in at your lodge. In the late afternoon, enjoy the Bigodi Wetland Walk, a guided nature experience through swampy channels and rainforest edges. This is one of the best places to spot primates, birds, and other forest life close to the ground, including possibilities like red-tailed monkeys, great blue turacos, and diverse butterflies. The evening is yours to relax, share first impressions, and prepare for the excitement of chimpanzee tracking.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to the Rwenzori Base
Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to the Rwenzori Base
Today begins with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, guided by knowledgeable rangers who help you find and observe habituated chimps in their natural habitat. Expect an exciting mix of sounds, movement, and close-up behavior—feeding, grooming, and social interactions—while you follow the trackers at a comfortable pace. Afterward, you’ll complete the transfer to your Rwenzori base for the next stage of the journey. By the time you reach the mountains, the focus shifts from forest to mountain scenery, with cooler air and spectacular views setting the tone for your hike.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Rwenzori hike, Kilembe Base to Sine Camp
Rwenzori hike, Kilembe Base to Sine Camp
Start the day with a trek from Kilembe Base toward Sine Camp at 2,596 meters. This portion of the Rwenzori hike gradually builds altitude while revealing shifting ecosystems—from lush lower slopes to cooler, cloud-kissed zones. Your guides will help with pacing, comfort, and safety as you pass through dramatic mountain landscapes, with changing vegetation and panoramic outlooks. Along the way, keep an eye out for unique flora typical of the Rwenzoris’ high elevation. By late afternoon or evening, you’ll arrive at Sine Camp, where you can rest and enjoy the surrounding peaks.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Nyabitaba Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sine Camp to Base & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Sine Camp to Base & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a restful morning at Sine Camp, you’ll continue toward the base area for your planned transfer. Today’s hike-to-transfer timing keeps the adventure balanced, allowing you to enjoy the Rwenzori atmosphere without rushing. Once you reach the base, you’ll travel onward to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey brings you into savannah landscapes with scenic views and volcanic features. In the afternoon or early evening, settle into your lodge and relax, preparing for your next wildlife-focused region.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enganzi Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Via Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Via Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Travel via Ishasha, a region famous for its wildlife opportunities and distinctive landscapes at the boundary of savannah and forest. Along the journey, you may have chances to spot wildlife en route, often with special attention to the Ishasha area known for tree-climbing lions. Continue onward to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving near the gorilla sector in time to settle. This day shifts your experience from open landscapes to dense rainforest. As evening arrives, you’ll be briefed and prepared for gorilla tracking in Bwindi.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enganzi Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Your main highlight today is mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After an early briefing, you’ll be escorted into the forest following ranger guidance to locate the gorilla group assigned to you. This experience is thrilling and humbling—watching family interactions, hearing vocalizations, and observing how gorillas move through the vegetation. The trek length can vary depending on where the gorillas are, so be ready for a rainforest walk. Once you find the group, you’ll enjoy allowed viewing time for close, unforgettable observation. Afterward, return to your lodge for a well-earned rest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bwindi to Entebbe via the Equator
Bwindi to Entebbe via the Equator
On your final day, you’ll travel from Bwindi back toward Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos and a fun geographic moment. The drive offers changing scenery as Uganda’s landscape transitions from forested hills to wider countryside. Depending on your schedule, you may pass through towns and viewpoints where you can grab local snacks or crafts. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive with lasting memories of chimps in Kibale, the Bigodi wetland walk, the Rwenzori hike, and gorilla tracking in Bwindi. Then you’ll connect to onward arrangements for departure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
