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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Entebbe to Kibale National Park

Entebbe to Kibale National Park

Upon arrival at Entebbe, your guide will escort you on a scenic drive to the Kibale Forest, bypassing Kampala to enjoy vistas of Lake Victoria. Your journey continues through the spectacular Ugandan countryside to your lodge in Fort Portal, nestled at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains. This unhurried transition provides a beautiful introduction to the Pearl of Africa. For a swifter arrival, an optional flight upgrade is available, offering breathtaking aerial views of the landscape before you settle into the heart of the primate capital.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Ndali Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Chimp Tracking in Kibale Forest

Chimp Tracking in Kibale Forest

Your day begins with a briefing before you venture into the heart of Kibale Forest to track resident chimpanzees. Spend a magical hour observing these intelligent primates interact in the high canopy. Your afternoon remains flexible, with optional activities like a guided bird and forest walk or an immersive swamp walk to meet a local community and spot rare wildlife. These optional excursions are available at an extra cost, allowing you to tailor your exploration of the primate capital at a sophisticated and unhurried pace.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Ndali Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast at your lodge in Kibale, you’ll travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park at the base of the Rwenzori Mountain Range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. This spectacular national park is full of game and it is known for its large elephant population. After checking in to your lodge, you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive and a sundowner before dinner.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Katara Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Boat Trip to Kazinga Channel

Boat Trip to Kazinga Channel

Today you’ll have a full day to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll have morning and afternoon game drives, and you can also enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel (look out for hippos and Nile crocodiles). Alternatively, you can have a guided nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest or you can take an early morning hot air balloon over the savannahs of the Queen Elizabeth NP. These excursions can be added to your tailor-made tour at an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Katara Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today as you leave Queen Elizabeth National Park, you’ll take a short drive through Ishasha where you can look out for the famous tree-climbing lions. You’ll then continue on your way to Bwindi National Park. You’ll stay at a stunning lodge on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and this evening, you’ll have a briefing about tomorrow’s gorilla trek.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
  • Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast, head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park HQ to begin your trek. Accompanied by expert rangers, you’ll venture into the ancient forest to find your assigned gorilla family. Once located, you’ll spend one profound hour quietly observing these majestic primates as they feed and interact just meters away. Under the silverback's watchful eye, witness their daily life before returning to the lodge to reflect on this intimate and truly transformative wildlife encounter.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
  • Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Bwindi to Kigali

Bwindi to Kigali

On your last morning, you will enjoy breakfast at your spectacular lodge. Once you're ready, your best of Uganda's wildlife tour will come to a perfect end. Our representative will drive you across the scenic Uganda/Rwanda border. This will take 3 hours to the border and a further 3 to the airport, to catch your international flight home on time.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Wayfairer Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Wayfairer Travel.