$2,526 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe to Kibale Forest national Park
Entebbe to Kibale Forest national Park
Your driver-guide will pick you up for a scenic road transfer to Kibale National Park in western Uganda. This full-day journey offers stunning views of Uganda’s diverse landscape, including lush tea plantations, crater lakes, rolling hills, and rural villages. You’ll enjoy a relaxing stopover in Fort Portal for a lunch break before continuing to Kibale. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or early evening and settle in for dinner as you prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee tracking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Community Tour
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Community Tour
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the lush Kibale Forest for your chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by expert guides, you'll explore the forest in search of wild chimpanzees and enjoy sightings of other primates, birds such as the African grey parrot, great blue turaco, and black-and-white casqued hornbill, and a rich variety of flora. Watching chimpanzees interact in their natural habitat is a highlight of any Ugandan safari. In the afternoon, take part in a guided community tour to engage with local cultures, visit nearby villages, and learn about traditional ways of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the country’s most diverse and wildlife-rich reserves. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, with stunning views of the park's expansive savannahs and crater lakes.
In the afternoon, embark on a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers excellent opportunities for close-up sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an abundance of birdlife including African fish eagles, pied kingfishers, and yellow-billed storks. Return to your lodge in the early evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Morning Game Drive & Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Morning Game Drive & Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering chances to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and perhaps even a leopard. After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through scenic landscapes and terraced hills. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and, time permitting, take part in a cultural visit to a local Batwa community. Engage in traditional music, dance, and storytelling, and learn about their deep-rooted connection to the forest. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before heading into the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by rangers, you’ll track and spend an awe-inspiring hour with a mountain gorilla family. Later, transfer to the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi, often called the "Switzerland of Africa." With 29 islands, the lake is a haven for birdlife, including grey crowned cranes, herons, and weavers. In the evening, enjoy a tranquil boat cruise to explore the islands, including the historic Punishment Island, once used for cultural exile. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort on Kyahugye Island, home to free-roaming zebras and Uganda kobs.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer Back to Entebbe
Transfer Back to Entebbe
After a relaxed breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi, begin your journey back to Entebbe, enjoying scenic views of southwestern Uganda’s rolling hills and countryside. Along the way, stop at Kayabwe for a memorable photo opportunity at the Equator crossing, where you can stand with one foot in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern. You may also browse local craft shops and enjoy a brief demonstration of the Coriolis effect. Continue the drive with a lunch stop en route. Depending on your flight time, you may have a chance for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Entebbe before being dropped off at the airport for your onward flight.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
