Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up after breakfast from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the southwestern part of the country. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at Broadbill Forest Camp for some rest.
In the evening, you will go for the Batwa cultural experience. Visit their villages and experience how they go about their daily routine activities. You'll be amazed by the way they skillfully cultivate the hillsides and how they care for their animals (cows) which are a prime source of pride. Dinner and overnight will be at Broadbill Forest Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Broadbill Forest Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters at 7:45 am to join other trackers for a briefing about the trekking rules. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the gorillas. This activity can take anywhere between 1 and 8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. You will have 1 hour to stay with the gorillas once sighted.
Thereafter, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive will be via a beautiful part of the country often referred to as "the Switzerland of Africa" because of its unique, cool weather despite being near the equator. It is said to be one of the most beautiful places in Western Uganda. It is the second-deepest lake in Africa (900 meters) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. You will take a canoe ride and hike to different viewpoints before returning for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up for an early breakfast and then set off through the volcanic formation of the Western Rift Valley toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of Lake George and Lake Edward amidst game-filled plains. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge for lunch and some rest.
In the afternoon, you'll go on a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking water. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colorful and abundant. In the evening, go for a game drive with a chance to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, etc. Later, we return for dinner and an overnight stay at The Bush Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Entebbe
Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Entebbe
Wake up early for breakfast and then head to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee trekking with a tracker and guide. This activity can take up to 4 hours. The forest reserve is home to 6 groups of chimps, comprising over 300 individuals, and tracking currently enjoys a more than 80% success rate. Please bring suitable closed walking boots and long trousers!
Afterward, you'll transfer to Kigali Airport with an en-route lunch to catch your evening flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
