8-Day Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife in Uganda Mid-Range

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

Entebbe International Airport

You'll have a meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by our representative, who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You'll then be transferred to your hotel, not far from the airport.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are advised to have your money changed before setting off for the countryside, which we will assist you with. You may choose to have optional activities around Entebbe, such as, a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre at an extra fee of $15 per person, visit the botanical gardens of Entebbe or you may choose to relax at your hotel. When you arrive late at night, you can still get something to eat at the guesthouse, this is not included.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Papyrus Guest House

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibale Forest National Park

You'll have an early morning pick up from your hotel and drive west to Fort Portal through the verdant countryside passing through traditional communities and farms. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and knows a cooler climate, which make this ideal for farming. The drive takes approximately 5 hours. You will arrive at the lodge in time for a late lunch. You will have the afternoon free to relax or you can explore the local tea plantations or do a community walk in the afternoon (extra supplement will be charged).

Main Destination:

Kibale Forest National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, you'll drive to the starting point of your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park. This park is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous are 13 species is the chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale has over 1450 chimpanzees and therewith represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primates. Kibale is also home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, olive baboon just to mention but a few.

After lunch, you can go for an optional Bigodi Swamp walk at an extra fee of $45 per person. Bigodi was established by a local development organization to protect the 4sq km Magombe Swamp that is home to around 200 species of birds (highlights include papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler and great blue turaco). It's a great way to explore the unique nature of the area.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Boat Cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. As you go through the park, you will have a game drive on the way there. You might spot animals like the elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, the Uganda kobs, antelopes, warthogs as well as many birds.

You will have a hot lunch in the afternoon, after which you'll enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a 42km channel joining Lake Edward and Lake George. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. It offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific birdlife is colourful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident species. You will also have the chance to spot many Nile crocodiles, hippos and if you are lucky, there might also be an elephant waiting for you.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Have an early morning game drive where you'll have an opportunity to view the massive Rwenzori as the backdrop. You will have excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, waterbuck, Uganda kob, topi and bushbuck. Be sure to have your camera ready for these amazing sightings!

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon scenic drive along the crater. Marvel through the thickets as you view the beautiful topography dominated by birds and wildlife or you may choose to relax at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Early Morning Tree-Climbing Lions Game drive- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, pack your bags and depart for Bwindi with a stopover for the famous tree-climbing lions and other mammals in the Ishasha Plains, the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is known for its great wildlife opportunities and the chances of seeing animals are relatively high. You will have lunch in Ishasha and later take a drive through the Kigezi Highlights, which is also known as the Switzerland of Africa, with its terraced hillside and winding roads. You will arrive at the lodge in Bwindi late in the afternoon, where you will have time to relax.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, depart to the starting point for a briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure. Afterwards, which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing. The beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones.

Do not forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and a waterproof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Visit a Social Project and Return to Entebbe

After early morning breakfast, drive back to Entebbe to catch your late night flight to your onward destination. You will have a lunch stop on the way at the equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to stop at Mpigi town, where you can visit our inspiring social projects. You will visit a local school and a project called the Social Innovation Academy, where young adults started their own social enterprises. It's a great stop to buy unique souvenirs, with inspiring stories behind.

Another option, if time allows, you may decide to enjoy a sunset cruise on waters of Lake Victoria an extra fee of $35 per person. If you wish, wine and cheese platter can be arranged (additional fee).

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

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.