$2,431 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal
Your Kafu Safaris adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport. Meet your expert driver-guide for a safari orientation before departing west through Uganda's lush countryside. The scenic 5-hour drive passes through vibrant local villages, where you witness traditional farming—millet, sorghum, beans, and maize. The rolling hills offer excellent photo opportunities. Stop for lunch in Fort Portal, the "Tourism City of Uganda," with views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Continue to Kibale National Park, one of Africa's premier rainforest reserves, famed for its primate diversity and rich birdlife. Arrive at your eco-lodge, nestled near the forest edge, where the calls of colobus monkeys welcome you. Enjoy a delicious dinner with views of the forest canopy. Your guide briefs you on tomorrow's chimpanzee tracking adventure. Settle in for the night, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking, Bigodi Swamp Walk & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Chimpanzee Trekking, Bigodi Swamp Walk & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Wake to the forest chorus and enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Divide into groups of eight and enter the lush rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee troops—our closest cousins, yet one of the most threatened primate species. Listen for their pant-hooting calls echoing through the canopy. Upon locating them, spend one magical hour observing their playful antics—grooming, feeding, and swinging effortlessly through the trees. Also spot black-and-white colobus, L'Hoest's monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys. Return for lunch. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided walk—spot birds like the great blue turaco and green-breasted pitta. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying en-route wildlife viewing. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake early to the sounds of the savannah and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. Embark on a thrilling morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, famous for lions, African elephants, spotted hyenas, and Uganda kobs. The early morning light offers excellent photography opportunities. Return to the lodge for a hearty lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, board a boat for a scenic safari along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Glide past pods of hippos yawning in the shallows, crocodiles basking on muddy banks, and elephants drinking at the water's edge. Spot abundant birdlife—great white pelicans, cormorants, and African fish eagles. Return to the lodge as the sun sets over the water. Enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha & Transfer to Bwindi
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha & Transfer to Bwindi
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is famous for its unique tree-climbing lions, a rare sight found only here and in Lake Manyara. Embark on an adventurous game drive through the vast savannah, scanning acacia and fig trees for lions lounging on branches. Spot topis, African elephants, and other wildlife on the plains. Continue the scenic transfer to Bwindi, experiencing a dramatic change in landscape—from flat savannah, via cultivated hills, to jungle-covered mountains. Arrive at your eco-lodge in the Rushaga sector, nestled amidst terraced hills and lush forest. Enjoy a delicious dinner while your guide briefs you on tomorrow's gorilla trekking adventure. Rest early, preparing for the ultimate wildlife encounter.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Mburo
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Mburo
Begin before dawn with an early breakfast and packed lunch, then proceed to Bwindi's park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Assign trekking groups based on fitness levels and gorilla family locations. Enter the ancient, mist-shrouded forest, following skilled trackers through dense vegetation, climbing steep slopes, and pushing through thick undergrowth. The trek can last 2–6 hours depending on gorilla movement. When you locate a habituated family, enjoy one breathtaking hour with these majestic giants—witness silverback dominance, tender mothering, and playful juveniles. Capture unforgettable photos before descending. Return to the lodge for a hearty lunch and check-out. Begin the scenic transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the evening. Check into your lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner, reflecting on the day's incredible encounter.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive in Lake Mburo & Transfer to Entebbe
Morning Game Drive in Lake Mburo & Transfer to Entebbe
Wake early and enjoy breakfast before embarking on a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes, topis, elands, and Cape buffaloes. Explore the acacia woodlands and savannah plains, spotting wildlife against the stunning backdrop of the park's lakes. Return to the lodge for check-out and begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the equator line for the famous water experiment and photo opportunities—stand at latitude 00. Enjoy lunch en route at a charming roadside restaurant. Continue to Entebbe International Airport, arriving in the late evening. Your driver-guide will transfer you for your onward flight. Take with you unforgettable memories of chimpanzees, gorillas, tree-climbing lions, and the Pearl of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
