$2,233 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park
Begin your safari with a morning transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, aiming to have lunch in Fort Portal along the way. If you arrive from abroad the day before, an overnight at a hotel can be arranged. We’ll make several stops in the countryside, providing opportunities to stretch in villages and around tea plantations. We'll arrive in the late evening and spend the night in a beautiful area near a crater lake bordering the Kibale Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale Forest National Park is a lush, rainy forest, and home to over 1,500 chimpanzees. During your morning chimpanzee trek, you'll have the chance to observe our closet cousins up close as they groom and interact in their natural habitat. The forest is also home to nine different species of monkeys, such as the red colobus, red-tailed monkey, and bush babies. In the forest canopy, you can spot colorful butterflies and various bird species, including the native great blue turaco, joyful greenbul, olive long-tailed cuckoo, and the striking black bee-eater.
After the trek, we'll begin our transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We'll drive further south, with views of the Rwenzori Mountains—the longest range in Africa—or pass through the crater lakes in the hillls. Upon reaching the lodge, you'll be treated to an impressive view over Queen Elizabeth National Park, allowing you to unwind and leave behind any fatigue or stress.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park in the cool morning air. We’ll begin with an early game drive that offers a diverse range of animal sightings, including members of the Big Five—elephants and buffalos—as well as big cats like lions, and leopards (which are seen more frequently in the evening). Other species, such as warthogs, hyenas, and many more, can be spotted along the circuits as we drive through the park. The park also boasts a rich birdlife, particularly various species of storks in the wetland areas, and you'll have the opportunity to see flamingos in the salt lakes.
After lunch, we'll embark on a two-hour boat cruise at 3:00pm along the Kazinga Channel, where you'll have the chance to spot hippos, buffalos, crocodiles, and other wildlife along the channel's banks. Your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you’ll transfer through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park en route to Bwindi. This area is famous for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, we'll venture into the vast savannah, where you might spot topis and the southern variant of elephants, and hopefully catch sight of lions resting high in the fig tree branches.
We'll then continue the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you'll notice the landscape shift from flat savanna to cultivated hills and then to jungle-covered mountains. If we arrive early, you can take a walk to mingle with the locals or relax while watching a local group performance. Your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast as you prepare for the highlight of this safari. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to the majestic mountain gorillas, and today, you'll have the incredible opportunity to meet them. Accompanied by a specialized guide, you'll trek through the beautiful forest, eventually spending one unforgettable hour with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
In addition to the gorillas, this dense forest is teeming with birds, butterflies, and various plant species, as well as other wildlife such as forest hogs, forest elephants, sitatungas, and duikers.
After the trek, we'll transfer to the stunning Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the resort. Your return time may vary depending on the gorilla group you visit and the duration of your trek.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Kampala
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Kampala
Begin your day with an early breakfast before embarking on the drive back to Kampala, with a stop at the equator for photos and a lunch break in Masaka. If you're departing Uganda immediately, you can catch a late evening flight, or you may choose to add an overnight stay and fly out the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
