$3,850 to $4,373 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel
Arrive Entebbe Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel
Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, there will be a routine clearance process. Once through, you will meet the assigned English-speaking professional tour driver-guide who will receive and welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation. You will check in and rest to recover from jet lag and adjust to the time difference.
Optional (extra cost): In case you arrive early and are interested in some activity, you may consider:
a) An excursion to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens to see a few primates and birds
b) An excursion to Mabamba Wetland in search of shoebill storks
c) Lake Victoria sunset cruise to local islands and bays.
Otherwise, you can just check in and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
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Airport Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Kibale Forest area, some rest then tea plantation visit
Transfer to Kibale Forest area, some rest then tea plantation visit
You will have a relaxed breakfast and at about 8 am, you can embark on a road transfer to Kibale Forest NP. The park is popular for its primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). You will reach Kibale in time to enjoy your lunch at the booked accommodation. Later, after some rest, you proceed for a tea plantation visit. Alternatively, you can head out to explore the Kibale Crater lakes if you love scenery, primates, and bird sightings.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Ruwenzori View Guesthouse
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimp habituation experience
Chimp habituation experience
Have breakfast then head to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the do's and don’t's during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger guide. The presence of primates here will surely amaze you. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. Later, after lunch, head out for the Bigodi Wetlands excursion. Bigodi boasts an extensive array of bio-diversity including a number of primates and birds. Thereafter, you will return to the accommodation and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Ruwenzori View Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, rest and move out for an afternoon-evening game drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, rest and move out for an afternoon-evening game drive
You will reach queen Elizabeth national park a bit late around mid day have some rest and wait for lunch as you prepare for an evening game drive
Optional: If interested, you may go for the twin lakes hike after the game drive
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tembo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Queen morning game drive and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Wake up early and enjoy your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tembo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Drive to Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions, proceed to Bwindi National Park
Drive to Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions, proceed to Bwindi National Park
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and thereafter, embark on a drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP which is famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. Should you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! From Ishasha, continue to the accommodation close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in to your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest, transfer to Kisoro – near Mgahinga NP
Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest, transfer to Kisoro – near Mgahinga NP
Have breakfast and continue to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants, is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out, and transfer to Kisoro, located close to Mgahinga Gorilla NP.
- Main Destination:
- Kisoro (Town)
- Accommodation:
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Golden Monkey Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden monkey trekking in the Mgahinga Forest, afternoon relaxation at the lodge
Golden monkey trekking in the Mgahinga Forest, afternoon relaxation at the lodge
Wake up early, have breakfast and drive to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger-guide on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Mgahinga Forest for the golden monkey trek. From the golden monkey trek, return to the accommodation for relaxation.
Optional (extra cost): If interested in doing some activity, you may consider a Garama Cave visit, the Sabinyo Gorge or a village walk.
Accommodation: Travelers’ Rest (budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 45 minutes to and from Mgahinga.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Golden Monkey Guest House
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP, rest and later move out for night game drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP, rest and later move out for night game drive
Have breakfast and then set off to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara City. You will arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo in time for lunch and spend the afternoon. At 8 pm, you will head out for the breathtaking Mburo night game drive. During the game drive, expect to see nocturnal creatures including snakes, hyenas, owls and the elusive leopards (on a lucky day) among others.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning walking safari in the park, return to Entebbe to catch flight
Morning walking safari in the park, return to Entebbe to catch flight
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo Park morning bushwalk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. During the guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter at close range zebra, giraffe, eland, topi, other antelope, and Cape buffalo among others. Take the trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the 12 lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport to catch a flight (6 pm or later).
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
