Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
Today your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast, at which point you'll begin your journey to Kibale National Park. Along the way, be prepared to capture photos of Uganda's beautiful and green countryside.
You will have lunch in the town of Fort Portal, where you can enjoy glimpses of the stunning scenery around you. Despite being a small town, Fort Portal is situated in an area with a perfect climate, resulting in beautiful surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale River Camp
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
After an early breakfast, you will make your way to the Kibale National Park offices for a briefing on the rules and requirements for tracking chimpanzees. Following the briefing, an experienced ranger guide will lead you into the forest to find the primates. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale typically takes between 2-5 hours. It offers a different experience from gorilla trekking, as chimps are more vocal and tend to spend most of their time in the treetops. They are also more mobile, often requiring you to follow them for some time before they settle down and allow for some good photography opportunities.
After the trek, you will return to your hotel for lunch and some rest. Later in the evening, you will have the opportunity to go for a walk around the Bigodi Swamp to spot other primates and several bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will depart early for Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for your first game drive in the Ishasha sector. This area is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, along with other impressive mammals, primates, and antelopes. The lions here prefer lodging in tree branches because it helps them escape insect bites and give them a clear view of their territory.
Tree-climbing is known to have evolved among two lion populations in the world: those in the Ishasha sector and those in Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania. However, the best place to see them is in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. After this first game drive, you will head back to the lodge to rest.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- The Baboon Safari Resort
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will wake up early for breakfast before embarking on a long and eventful day. Your guide will take you on a game drive within the Kasenyi plains, where you will have the opportunity to catch the early risers returning to their dens after a busy night of hunting. You should be able to see hippos, lions, leopards, buffalos, and a variety of antelope species.
After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, you will set off for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This channel is a meeting point for animals in the park, especially during the dry season. You can expect to see a variety of bird species, as well as water-dwelling animals like crocodiles and hippos. You may also see other animals you spotted during your previous game drive drinking by the water banks. After the boat cruise, you will return to your accommodation for some rest or take a walk around the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Baboon Safari Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Maramagambo Forest - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Maramagambo Forest - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will start your day with an early morning breakfast at your lodge before being driven to Maramagambo Forest. This forest is known for its amazing cave bats. While in the dense forest, keep an eye out for birds, forest hogs, dwarf antelope, and several other primate and monkey species. The bats attract pythons to their caves. If you are lucky, you may witness a battle between predator and prey.
After exploring the forest, you will head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Lunch will be eaten along the way, allowing you to enjoy the scenic journey to your next destination.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the office where you will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the do's and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Following the briefing, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is truly spectacular! The area boasts a dramatic, steeply forested landscape that is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails that allow access to tourists. The duration of the trek and the terrain vary depending on the movements of the gorilla groups. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will spend an hour observing them as they engage in various activities.
After the trek, you will return to the starting point where your guide will be waiting for you. From there, you will proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. After a long day of trekking, Lake Bunyonyi offers the perfect natural therapy for your fatigued body.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi View Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara City. Upon arrival at the hotel in Lake Mburo, you will have lunch and spend the afternoon and evening relaxing. At 7:00pm, you will head out on a breathtaking Mburo nighttime game drive. Evening game drives here offer a perfect opportunity to spot nocturnal creatures, including snakes, hyenas, owls, and the elusive leopards (among others).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala
Wake up early, have breakfast, and head out for a nature walk that will allow you to see animals and other wildlife up close. After the nature walk, you will embark on a drive to Kampala/Entebbe for your departure flight or final hotel stay. Along the way, the driver will ensure that you stop at key points of interest, including the equator crossing in Kayabwe, where you can enjoy lunch and take photographs.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
