7-Day Empire of Apes Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Into the Dense Kibale Forest National Park

After a sumptuous breakfast in Kampala, we'll drive west, taking in the scenic views as we head to Fort Portal, a beautiful town nestled in the shadow of the “Mountains of the Moon.” Enjoy a short respite in this charming town before moving on to the idyllic formations of the crater lakes. From Fort Portal, we'll set a course for the thriving forest of Kibale National Park, where we turn in for the night at our booked safari lodge.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

Meal Plan: Half-board.

Main Destination:

Kibale 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:

Rweteera Safari Park

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Tracking – Bigodi Swamp Walk

The evergreen Kibale Forest holds the widest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. On a guided nature walk, we will encounter wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white Colobus monkeys and more. We will return to our lodge for lunch and later set out to Bigodi Swamp, an ideal place for bird lovers. After a satisfying day of exploration, we will return to our lodge in time for dinner.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Rweteera Safari Park

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Through the Scenic Crater Lakes and into Queen Elizabeth National Park

We will check out of our lodge and head out for a brief tour at Lake Nkuruba, where we will see magnificent views of the vibrant crater lakes, cradled in vegetation and gentle hills. After lunch, we will head toward the popular Queen Elizabeth National Park just in time for an evening game drive. We hope to see warthogs, buffalo, waterbucks and elephants before checking in for a night of comfort at Bush Lodge.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Full-board.

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 (Tent)

• Inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

The crisp morning opens with a game drive to seek out various animals; this is a great opportunity for wildlife sightings as animals tend to be more active in the wee hours. We will return from our adventure in the beautiful savannah for some much-needed relaxation and lunch before we head out on an afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel. Hippos, crocodiles, and other mammals, reptiles, and birds congregate at the shores in the afternoon heat. We will drive to the crater lakes and take in the scenic views before returning to the lodge in time for dinner.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Tent)

• Inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Through Ishasha and into the Bwidi Impenetrable Forest

Today, we will depart from Queen Elizabeth, but not before attempting to set eyes on the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. We will cross stunning landscapes to reach Bwindi National Park, where we will seek out another rare creature, the mountain gorilla.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Gorilla Families of Bwindi

After breakfast, we will set out for a briefing at the park offices where we are allocated gorilla tracking groups and given tips in preparation for a close encounter with the gentle giants. Guided by an experienced tracker, we'll brave a challenging trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It may take minutes or hours of pushing through vegetation before we set our eyes on a colossal dominant silverback male and his group.

Upon return from the deep forest, you will receive your gorilla tracking certificate. After refreshing at the lodge, set out for a community walk, a charming experience with the local people and a closer look into their culture.

Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kampala/Entebbe & Equator Stop

After a fun-filled adventure of seven days, we will check out of the lodge and begin our journey to a preferred drop off point in Kampala/Entebbe. Our first stop will be in Mbarara for lunch and our last stop at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping for various souvenirs or gifts for friends and family.

Meal Plan: Half-board

Note: You can choose to add another day or two and head into the Mufumbira Mountain Ranges, home to the famed golden monkeys.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.