7-Day Kingdom of Apes Safari

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

Kibale National Park

We will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Kibale National Park, which is about a four-hour drive from Entebbe International Airport. Along the way, you will pass through Ugandan towns and villages, many of which are surrounded by tea and banana plantations. The main destination of this trip is Fort Portal, a charming town at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains, Africa’s third-highest range. In Fort Portal, you will visit the royal palace and its museum before taking a tour of the idyllic crater lakes.

Accommodations before the tour starts can be arranged at an additional cost. For the mid-range package, the Cassia Lodge is provided on a bed and breakfast basis.

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Rweteera Safari Park Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Kibale National Park

Kibale’s charm goes beyond its 13 primate species; it is home to the largest population of wild chimpanzees, estimated at 1,500. During today’s guided walk, you will encounter their habituated families as they showcase their survival skills. You are also likely to see red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and more. Return to the lodge for lunch, then set out to Bigodi Swamp, an ideal destination for bird lovers. After a full day of exploration, return to the lodge in time for dinner.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a lovely brunch, you will head out for a brief tour of Lake Nkuruba, where you will admire the enchanting crater lakes, gently rolling hills, and wild vegetation. Continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive that offers guaranteed sightings of warthogs, buffalo, waterbucks, and elephants.

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

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Considering that animals are most active in the morning, your day will begin with a thrilling 6:00 am game drive. In the afternoon, you will explore the Kazinga Channel by boat, offering close-up sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, and more, as many of these animals gather along the shoreline after a relaxing bath.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today we depart from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, enjoying a morning game drive in pursuit of the tree-climbing lions along the way. The drive to Bwindi is a delight, passing through beautiful plantations and scenic attractions. Upon arrival, you will check in at the camp.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi

Start your day with a morning breakfast, after which you will take a five-minute drive to the starting point for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The adventure begins with a briefing by the park ranger guides, after which you will enter the forest for gorilla tracking. To ensure quality time, travelers are usually divided into groups of eight, each accompanied by ranger guides. The off-the-beaten-path walk gives access to over 120 plant species that gorillas and other mammals in the park rely on for food. Gorilla tracking lasts between 2- 8 hours, depending on the random movements of the apes. Upon finding them, you will spend an uninterrupted hour with the different members of the group.

Afterward, you will travel to Lake Bunyonyi, a scenic gem where you can relax after the day’s adventure and enjoy views of the beautiful islands and birds.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe

After a relaxing breakfast, you will begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight. Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking views of mountains and plantations of bananas, tea, and coffee. Several stopovers will be made for shopping, photography, and visiting the Equator.

You will reach Kampala or Entebbe in the evening. If you prefer to break up this long drive, an overnight stay at Lake Mburo National Park—a savannah park located halfway between Entebbe and Bwindi—can be arranged.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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