9-Day Untamed Uganda

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

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Welcome to Uganda! Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our friendly and
professional guide will be there to warmly greet you. After a brief introduction, you'll be
transferred to your hotel in Entebbe for a comfortable overnight stay.
As you settle in, take some time to relax and shake off the travel fatigue. Your guide will
provide you with a short briefing about the exciting 9-day Untamed Uganda Safari ahead,
outlining key activities like gorilla tracking in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale.
This will give you a great overview of the adventure you’re about to embark on!

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Link Guest House

• Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Road trip to Bwindi impenetrable national park

After an early breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, you’ll embark on an exciting road trip to
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This scenic journey will take you through Uganda’s
picturesque landscapes, offering a wonderful blend of rolling hills, lush forests, and vibrant
villages, giving you a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural and natural beauty. By late afternoon or early evening, you
will arrive at your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The air is cool and fresh,
and the thick rainforest beckons in the distance, setting the perfect mood for your upcoming
gorilla trekking adventure. After checking in, you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the lodge’s
peaceful ambiance, which often includes breathtaking views of the forested mountains.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

The ultimate Gorilla trekking

Your day begins early with a breakfast at your lodge, after which you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Here, expert park rangers will give you an overview of the gorilla tracking experience, covering essential safety guidelines, Gorilla behavior and what to expect as you trek through Bwindi the rugged terrain. You will also be assigned to one of the habituated gorilla families and a team of experienced guides and trackers.
After the experience relax at your lodge, enjoying the serene surroundings and the calming sounds of
nature. Whether you sit by a cozy fire or gaze out at the starry skies, this is the perfect time to
reflect on your incredible encounter with the mountain gorillas and the profound connection
you felt with the wild.
Overnight at your lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Bwindi to Ishasha Sector

The transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth
National Park is a scenic and thrilling journey, offering the chance to explore one of
Uganda’s most unique wildlife experiences. After an early breakfast at Bwindi, you begin the
drive towards Ishasha, passing through rolling hills, lush forests, and rural villages that give a glimpse into Uganda’s vibrant countryside.
Upon arriving in the Ishasha sector, which is renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions, you
will embark on a game drive in search of these majestic creatures lounging on the branches of
fig trees, a behavior not often seen elsewhere. The lions climb the trees to escape the heat and
insects on the ground, making for a truly unique sight as they perch on branches, sometimes
draped lazily over them, observing the plains below.
Aside from the lions, Ishasha is also home to a variety of wildlife. You may encounter herds.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

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:

Ishasha Jungle Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day queen Elizabeth national park – ishasha sector

Your day starts early, as you set off on a game drive across the open Savannah and woodland
of Ishasha. The early morning light casts a golden hue over the landscape, and this is the best
time to spot wildlife as many animals are most active before the heat of the day sets in. The
highlight of Ishasha is the opportunity to see the legendary tree-climbing lions. As you drive
through the plains, your guide will keep a sharp lookout for lions resting in the branches of
fig trees. Watching these majestic predators lounging high above the ground is a unique sight,
offering fantastic photographic opportunities.
As the day draws to a close, you return to your lodge for sun-downers, a classic safari tradition
of enjoying a drink while watching the sun set over the African plains. The golden sunset
paints the sky in vibrant colors, offering a magical end to your day in Ishasha. The peaceful
sounds of the wilderness begin to emerge as nocturnal animals wake up.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Ishasha Jungle Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to kazinga channel

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the adventure
continues as you set off for the Kazinga Channel, one of the park’s most iconic wildlife
hotspots. The drive to the channel takes you through the park’s diverse landscapes, offering the chance to spot wildlife along the way, including elephants, buffalo, and various antelope
species grazing across the savannah. In the afternoon, you’ll board a comfortable boat for the Kazinga Channel cruise. The cruise
is a highlight of any visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering an up-close view of the
wildlife that congregates along the water's edge. As the boat sets off, you immediately begin
to see large pods of hippos lounging in the shallow waters, only their ears and eyes visible
above the surface. Their grunts and snorts fill the air, a constant reminder of their strong.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to kibale national park

The drive also offers the chance to spot wildlife along the way. You might see baboons
sitting by the roadside or spot a variety of bird species flying overhead. The rural charm of
the region is evident, with local children waving enthusiastically as your vehicle passes by,
adding warmth to the experience.
As you approach Kibale National Park, the landscape transforms into dense tropical
rainforest. The park is home to one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa,
including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. The excitement builds as
you near the forest, knowing that Kibale is famous for its chimpanzee tracking opportunities. You will take a guided walk through the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is known
for its rich birdlife and primates.

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:

Guereza Canopy Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

– Chimpanzee tracking and bigodi wetland walk

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park is one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences
in Uganda, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of these fascinating primates. After an
early breakfast, you head to the park’s visitor center, where you meet your guide and receive
a briefing about the tracking experience, including safety protocols and insights into
chimpanzee behavior. With anticipation building, you set off into the lush rain-forest, where
towering trees, thick undergrowth, and the calls of birds and primates surround you.
Kibale National Park is home to about 1,500 chimpanzees, along with other primate species. As you trek through the forest, your guide points out signs of chimpanzee activity, such as nests, broken branches, or feeding areas. The trek can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on the
location of the chimps, but the journey itself is part of the adventure, with opportunities to see
other wildlife and unique plants along the way.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Guereza Canopy Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Entebbe international airport

The journey covers approximately 320 kilometers and typically takes about 5 to 6 hours, depending on road conditions and stops along the way. As you depart Kibale National Park, the landscape transitions from dense tropical forests to more open terrain with rolling hills, tea plantations and small rural villages. The vibrant greenery of the tea estates offers a picturesque view, you might catch glimpses of local farmers harvesting tea leaves by hand. Proceed for your international transfer.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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