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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe international Airport
Arrival at Entebbe international Airport
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda with your flights, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred for overnight in BB to the hotel, at The Boma hotel. BB. The selection of accommodation can depend on the room availability as at time of booking the trip.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Boma Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer from Entebbe up to Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer from Entebbe up to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast drive to Fort Portal the capital town of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa. Lunch en route. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to explore the region of the Kasenda Crater lakes with panoramic points and sceneries. Dinner and overnight at Isunga Lodge. Full Board.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kibale Forest National Park- Queen Elizabeth park
Kibale Forest National Park- Queen Elizabeth park
After breakfast, we'll embark on a chimpanzee trekking activity in Kibale Forest. Kibale is home to one of the largest chimpanzee populations in Uganda; there are estimated to be over 1,000 in the park. After the trek, we also suggest a stop at the "One Traveler, One tree, One forest" project of the Kafred organization in Kibale, a reforestation project. Optional: an ecotourism visit to the village of Bigodi, for cultural interaction with the locals, led by local guides from the Kafred organization. Lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon, the journey continues to the "pearl" of the National Parks, Queen Elizabeth, bordered to the east by Lake George, to the west by Lake Edward, and to the north by the legendary "Mountains of the Moon" mountain range, the Rwenzori. Shortly after the town of Kasese, you will enter the park. Dinner and overnight at Marafiki lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marafiki Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a very early cup of coffee, we set off at 6:30 a.m for a photo safari along the park's northern trails, the best time to spot hyenas, lions, the rare leopard, giant forest hogs, hippos returning to their waterways, large herds of elephants and buffalo, Ugandan kobs, and crowned cranes (both Uganda's national symbols), among others. A stop for breakfast or a snack is planned. Lunch at the lodge or restaurant and in the afternoon, enjoy a special boat excursion along the Kazinga Channel to the mouth of Lake Edward, where you can see numerous animals coming to drink on the banks of this spectacular and imposing waterway. It also offers an excellent and unique photo opportunity; the prolific bird life is stunning and rich in color (over 550 species). In the evening, a short move south of the park, in the Ishasha sector. Dinner and overnight at Ishasha Jungle Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Jungle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth Park - Bwindi Forest
Queen Elizabeth Park - Bwindi Forest
After breakfast, at 7 or 8 a.m., you'll embark on a photo safari to Ishasha, famous for its lions, who, during the heat of the day, habitually climb the towering fig trees to rest and seek refuge. The safari will also allow you to see elephants, topi antelopes, kobs, and buffalo. Lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon, you'll continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to about half the world's population of mountain gorillas (around 450 individuals), an endangered species. The area where you'll see the gorillas will depend on permit availability on that day. Arrival is expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Noel's cottages.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Noel's Cottages
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mountain Gorilla Safari
Mountain Gorilla Safari
This will be the key day: gorilla trekking! This activity begins at 8:00 a.m at the UWA (Uganda Wildlife Authority) headquarters, where you'll meet the other expedition members, guides, and porters. After a quick briefing, you'll begin to enter the rainforest. This park is best known for its fascinating gorillas; the time it takes and the terrain covered to encounter them varies depending on the movements of these wonderful primates. Gorillas are shy and peaceful animals, and it's an unforgettable experience to see and photograph them interacting with each other. Good physical fitness is recommended, although you'll receive plenty of support. You must bring enough water and a packed lunch with you. Depending on the time spent trekking, the rest of the day is free.
Dinner and overnight at Noel's cottages.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Noel's Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer from Bwindi forest back to Entebbe
Transfer from Bwindi forest back to Entebbe
After breakfast, we return to the capital with a few stops along the way, including at the Equator at the craft markets. Lunch at a restaurant along the way and then transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your return flight.
Note:Please note that the journey between Bwindi and Entebbe is approximately 450 km long and takes 9 hours, so it is advisable to book return flights after 8pm or add an extra night in Entebbe or break it up with an extension.
Possible extension: 1 extra day to Lake Mburo National Park on the return to Entebbe.
This extension is recommended to break up the long transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
