Discovery Journeys

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Nature Walk (5 to 6 hours Drive)

Transfer to Kibale National Park & Nature Walk (5 to 6 hours Drive)

Start your adventure heading to Kibale National Park the primate capital of the World. The park is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primate species including red tailed Monkeys and more. Arrive in time for a lunch break and later go for a nature walk to the Bigodi Wetlands where you will see a number of birds and primates.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Isunga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Hours Drive)

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Hours Drive)

After an early breakfast head to the park headquartered to catch up with the briefing. You will then be guided to the forest where you will see chimpanzees and many other wildlife species, especially birds and other primates. Return and be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. You will see various wildlife species here including hippos. After the boat cruise you will head to your lodge for a rest.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Enganzi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ishasha Sector Game drive and Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Ishasha Sector Game drive and Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will have this game drive in the southern sector of the park most famous for tree-climbing lions. Other wildlife species present here include topi, elephants, and waterbucks among others. You will have a lunch break and later proceed to Bwindi arriving in time for a rest ahead of the gorilla trek the next day.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Community Visit

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Community Visit

This is the most anticipated day as you head out for gorilla tracking meeting these rare primates in their most preferred habitats. Stay in their presence for an hour and later return to your lodge. You can then visit the local community to get to know more about the people's ways of life.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Start the day with an early breakfast and later depart for Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive in the afternoon for a game drive and nature walk. Lake Mburo National Park is Uganda's smallest National Park. It is home to zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, and several bird species.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Mpogo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ankole Cattle Experience & Departure (4-hour drive)

Ankole Cattle Experience & Departure (4-hour drive)

You will have breakfast and go for an Ankole Cattle experience, where you will learn about the traditional cattle-keeping methods and milk a cow. Later, transfer to Entebbe for a drop-off at the airport for check-in ahead of your departure depending on the schedule.

End of Tour.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Discovery Journeys, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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