Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrivial at the airport and transfer to the hotel
Arrivial at the airport and transfer to the hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver (guide). After a short briefing about your safari, you will be transferred to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or explore some nearby attractions such as the Botanical Gardens or the shores of Lake Victoria.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Shoebill Excursion at Mabamba – Transfer to Mbarara
Shoebill Excursion at Mabamba – Transfer to Mbarara
After an early breakfast, head out for a morning excursion to Mabamba Wetland, one of the best birding sites in Uganda and home to the elusive Shoebill stork. You will take a canoe ride through the swamp channels, guided by local experts, in search of this prehistoric-looking bird and other wetland species. Later, set off on a scenic drive southwest towards Mbarara, passing through lush countryside, traditional homesteads, and rolling hills. Arrive in Mbarara for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Hotel Mbarara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive to Bwindi – Gorilla Trekking Experience
Drive to Bwindi – Gorilla Trekking Experience
After breakfast, continue the journey through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa,” with beautiful terraced hillsides and sweeping landscapes. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
The afternoon is dedicated to the unforgettable Gorilla trekking experience. Led by expert rangers and guides, you will venture deep into the misty rain forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, spend a magical hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat a truly once-in a lifetime wildlife encounter.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking Experience – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking Experience – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before setting off on your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The trek may take a few hours or more depending on the gorillas’ movement, but the reward is truly unforgettable spending an awe-inspiring hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
After this once in a lifetime experience, drive to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, a tranquil lake dotted with numerous islands and surrounded by rolling green hills. The evening is free to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Lodge, Habuharo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Return to entebbe via The equator
Return to entebbe via The equator
After breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi, begin the journey back to Entebbe, driving through the picturesque Kigezi highlands and Ankole cattle corridor. En route, stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe, where you can take memorable photos, enjoy a simple demonstration of the earth’s magnetic balance, and shop for unique crafts and souvenirs. Continue the drive to Entebbe to depart.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
