$2,899 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Pick Up & Transfer to Kibale National Park
Pick Up & Transfer to Kibale National Park
Your Ugandan adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala and a scenic journey towards Kibale National Park. Travel through changing landscapes as you leave the city behind and enter Uganda’s greener countryside. Along the way, enjoy views of local farms, villages and rolling hills, with a stop for lunch. Continue towards Fort Portal and the forested region surrounding Kibale. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge or enjoy the surrounding environment. Settle into your accommodation, have dinner and rest ahead of tomorrow’s exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, head to the Kibale Forest briefing point for your chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, enter the rainforest and follow trails through the dense vegetation in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Listen for calls from the canopy while watching for other primates, colourful birds and forest life along the way. After the trek, return for lunch before departing towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes you through southwestern Uganda’s scenic countryside and mountainous landscapes. Arrive at your lodge later in the day, enjoy dinner and rest before your gorilla trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Rise early and enjoy breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing. Your gorilla trekking adventure begins as you enter Bwindi’s ancient rainforest accompanied by professional trackers and guides. Follow forest trails through thick vegetation and steep terrain as you search for a habituated gorilla family. The duration of the trek depends on the gorillas’ movements. Once you locate them, spend a memorable hour quietly observing their behavior and family interactions. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by Bwindi’s forested hills before dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Gorilla tracking
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Bluff Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, leave Bwindi and begin a scenic journey towards Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most picturesque highland lakes. The drive takes you through the famous terraced hills of southwestern Uganda, offering beautiful views and opportunities to see rural life along the way. Arrive at your lakeside accommodation and enjoy lunch while taking in the surrounding scenery. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or choose an optional canoe excursion to explore the calm waters and islands of Lake Bunyonyi. As evening arrives, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, dinner and an overnight stay overlooking the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Bunyonyi Exploration & Relaxation
Lake Bunyonyi Exploration & Relaxation
Wake up to beautiful views across Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Today is designed to give you time to slow down after the previous days of trekking and travelling. Take a guided canoe ride across the lake, visit some of its islands or simply relax at your accommodation while enjoying the surrounding hills. You may also interact with local communities and learn more about life around the lake. Enjoy lunch and spend the remainder of the afternoon at your own pace. As the sun sets over the water, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe
Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back towards Entebbe. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from the highlands through Uganda’s countryside, passing farms, villages and busy trading centres. Stop along the way for lunch and refreshments before continuing towards Kampala and Entebbe. Depending on your travel schedule, you may have time for a short shopping stop to purchase souvenirs or local crafts. Your guide will monitor your departure time and ensure a comfortable transfer to Entebbe International Airport. Arrive at the airport in time for your departure, marking the end of your forest and lake adventure in Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
