Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Entebbe
Arrive in Entebbe
Welcome to the pearl of Africa! After having arrived independently to Entebbe International Airport you will be greeted by a representative for your transfer to the Boma Guesthouse (5 to 10 minute drive) for your included overnight stay. Enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in this tastefully restored colonial homestead in preparation for the adventures that lie ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
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Lake Victoria View Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Kibale Forest
Transfer to Kibale Forest
Today your adventure truly begins and after an early breakfast at your guesthouse you will be collected by your English speaking driver and guide to begin your journey through some of Uganda’s most remarkable National Parks. Travelling in a comfortable 4wd safari minibus we will begin our 450km journey to our first stopover, Kibale Forest National Park. The journey is likely to take in the region of 6-7 hours but the spectacular scenery along the way is sure to keep you more than occupied.
Along the way we will enjoy the first of many thrilling wildlife experiences as we make a lunch stop in Fort -Portal before proceeding to check in at the Lodge. Kibale Forest is home to the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa, including over 1000 chimpanzees. Tomorrow you will have the chance to get up-close to these intriguing animals so after a delicious dinner at the lodge a good night’s rest is in order in preparation for a new day of adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Primate trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Primate trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Today it’s time for one of the highlights of your trip as we take the short walk into the forest to begin your chimpanzee tracking experience! After a pre-tracking briefing you will begin your hike into the forest to visit a large habituated family of chimps that consists of over 120 individuals. Along the way your guide will tell you all about this beautiful forest and its fascinating residents including other primates and bird species. We will hope to spot some of these as we walk.
After your exciting morning tracking the chimpanzees you will head back to the lodge for lunch before travelling to the nearby Bigodi Village to take part in a community walk to meet and learn all about the local people that live in this area. Your guide will offer you an insight into the traditional customs and lifestyle, and you will have the chance to visit the local primary school and traditional homesteads before returning to the lodge for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Bwindi from Kibale Forest
Transfer to Bwindi from Kibale Forest
Today after breakfast we will set off in our minibus for the next leg of our tour and the remarkable Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Bwindi is home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population and is quite simply the best place to observe these gentle giants at a close distance. The park is also home to 9 other primates and features spectacular scenery of trails, rivers and waterfalls.
The 390km journey by road to Bwindi will take approximately 5 hours and en-route we will take a game drive through Ishasha in search for the tree climbing lions before continuing to our Lodge in the heart of the Bwindi Forest. The Haven Lodge is perched high above Buhoma village offering delightful views across the national park, and after dinner you can settle into your beautifully designed cottage for a good night’s sleep in preparation for tomorrow’s mountain gorilla experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trecking Experimente
Gorilla Trecking Experimente
Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! After an early breakfast you will join your transfer to the offices of the National Park where upon arrival you will be allocated a gorilla family, an 8-person group and a gorilla trekking guide. After a briefing into what lies ahead, including safety precautions and an introduction to the behaviour of the gorillas, you will be driven to the trailhead for the start of your thrilling adventure. Upon sighting the gorillas your group will be allowed one hour with them to watch them as they go about their daily lives; feeding, moving, playing, wrestling and feeding their young – this will be a totally unique and unforgettable experience!
After your thrilling experience of witnessing the famous mountain gorillas up-close, your guide will lead you back to base where you will be transferred back to the lodge for a delicious dinner and the chance to reflect on what may well have been the greatest wildlife experience of your life.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast this morning we will make our way to the final national park of our tour as we jump back into the minibus and head towards the beautiful Lake Mburo National Park. The 340km journey to Lake Mburo will take approximately 6 hours, and along the way we will stop for Lunch in Mbarara.
After Lunch we shall driver to the park. On our arrival to the park we will check in to Rwaboko Rock, located in a scenic outcrop at the edge of the park, and enjoy a welcoming lunch surrounded by fabulous views. Lake Mburo is the smallest of the Ugandan national parks but it certainly packs a punch in terms of dramatic scenery and fascinating wildlife, and in the early evening you can enjoy an included game drive in search of up-close encounters with impalas, zebras, gigantic elands and giraffes. There are also excellent birding opportunities here, with over 315 species having been recorded in the area.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Entebbe
Transfer to Entebbe
As your memorable Uganda wildlife adventure comes to an end it’s time to say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa as we set off after breakfast back towards Entebbe. The journey back to the airport will take approximately 6 to 7 hours, with a stop along the way for lunch and visiting the Equator for a photo moment. As you relax and soak up the surrounding scenery filled with memories of your unforgettable experiences make sure to keep an eye out for the black-and-white colobus monkeys that will be hiding along the road.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
