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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi via the Equator Crossing
Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi via the Equator Crossing
A Bamboo Ecotours representative will pick you up in Entebbe or downtown Kampala and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Bwindi National Park will go to western Uganda's significant towns, including Masaka, Mbarara, Ntungamo, and Kabale. There are two scheduled stopovers: 1) The Equator crossing for coffee and handicraft shopping. 2) Igongo cultural centre in Mbarara for lunch. The drive will take about 8-9hrs; upon arrival, check-in at the lodge and rest for dinner and overnight.
Note: If not interested in driving for up to 8hrs to get to Bwindi, there is an option to take a one-way domestic flight from Entebbe airport to Bwindi National Park at an extra fee. Aerolink Uganda organizes the flight.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park
You will head to Bwindi National Park immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The presentation will cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. The national park guide will assign all visitors to the gorilla family to trek during the briefing session. Visitors from various countries are likely to be assigned to different trekking groups. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours. The time spent during trekking depends on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the trek, transfer to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Note: Depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits, we might suggest trekking the gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Queen Elizabeth NP for Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
Transfer to Kibale National Park via Queen Elizabeth NP for Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
On this day, we will drive from Bwindi National Park to Kibale National Park via the northern Queen Elizabeth National Park area for the boat trip experience.
Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
On arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species on the channel waters. After the Kazinga channel boat cruise, drive to Kibale National Park. The drive to Kibale will go through the Fort Portal highlands and will take 3hrs. Dinner & overnight at Kibale.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Isunga Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibale and Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibale and Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
You will head to the Kibale forest immediately after breakfast to experience the habituation of the chimpanzees. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other species of monkeys in the Kibale forest. These include colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. After the chimpanzee trekking experience, transfer to Kampala or Entebbe town for dinner or overnight or continue to your next destination.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
