$7,920 to $8,599 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Travel to Kibale National Park
Travel to Kibale National Park
You will arrive at Entebbe Airport, where you will be met with your local safari guide. You'll hop into the luxury safari vehicle and depart for Kibale Forest National Park, about 5-6 hours away.
Depending on your flight time, you might need a pre-night in Entebbe, contact us for options.
Nestled among forest trees on the edge of Kibale Forest National Park, Chimpundu Lodge is designed to give an immersive experience with nature. Its 14 luxury cottages are equipped with every amenity for a comfortable stay —including a claw foot bath —while taking advantage of the forest views that you can enjoy from the private balconies.
You'll have time to unwind and appreciate the views, before dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpundu Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Meet the Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park
Meet the Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park
You'll have an early morning wake-up call, followed by breakfast and the transfer to the forest headquarters. There is a short introduction and briefing before you depart on the chimpanzee trekking.
The perennially popular primate walk provides the chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Kanyanchu’s groups are accustomed to human presence — some have been observed for over 25 years —and the chance of locating them is over 90%.
This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species, some elephants, and antelopes. There are around 370 species of birds, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. The Nahan’s francolin, Cassin’s spinetail, the blue-headed bee-eater, and lowland masked apalis can all be found there.
You'll return to the lodge for a late lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpundu Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You'll have breakfast and depart towards the Queen Elizabeth National Park (Northern sector) about 3-4 hours away. Late morning, you will enjoy a private Kazinga Channel cruise.
The Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer-long channel, rich in wildlife, that links Lakes Edward and George. The boat cruise provides a wonderful opportunity to photograph the many animals that come to cool off at the waters’ edge, including lions, buffalos, hippos, elephants, and leopards.
In the afternoon, you'll explore the park with a game drive on your way to Elephant Plains Lodge, where you'll spend the next 2 nights. Perched 941 meters above sea level, high up on the western escarpment of the Albertine rift in the northeast of the park, the lodge offers panoramic views stretching for miles over the huge open grasslands to Lake George. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lion Tracking and Wildlife Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lion Tracking and Wildlife Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the morning, you will join a local scientific researcher on his daily game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to locate and record the behavior of a lion pride he is studying.
You'll then continue the wildlife viewing in the afternoon and return to the lodge on time for dinner and an overnight stay. This area has fantastic wildlife viewing, and a huge number of grassland birds and is a major breeding ground for the Ugandan Kob which readily attracts lions and other big cats to the area. The open plains and a large number of wildlife mean photographic safaris are extremely rewarding.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Travel to Ishasha Sector
Travel to Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, you will depart for the southern sector of the park and the Ishasha region. The landscape slowly changes as you pass large herds of Uganda kobs, topis, and buffaloes, grazing peacefully in the savannah highlands. At the far end, the winding Ishasha River forms the natural border between Uganda and DR Congo.
Here, you will find hippos at the shores, lazy drifting with the stream. The birdlife enriches the trees along the river, while curious Colobus monkeys and baboons often come to take a look at the visitors. The highlight of this area, however, is the tree-climbing lion, who likes to take a nap in the upper branches of huge fig trees.
You will arrive at Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp in time for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will take the road for about 3 hours to reach Buhoma Lodge.
Buhoma Lodge is an intimate and charming property that commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, making it an ideal base to discover this wonderful area. An elevated central area, complete with a lounge, bar, and dining area, offers a cozy, comfortable environment to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings.
An early dinner will be served and you will enjoy a good night's sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll have an early morning wake-up call, and transfer to the headquarters for your briefing.
Tracking mountain gorillas through the dense African forests is a magical experience. Only eight visitors are allowed per gorilla group each day, and to minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 10m from the gorillas. Typically, tracking can take from 3 to 8 hours and requires some agility and fitness; however, all fitness levels can be accommodated and no one should feel deterred from missing this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You'll return to the lodge and relax, edit your pictures, or read a book in the lounge. There is the possibility to add optional afternoon activities if you prefer. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Fly Back to Entebbe
Fly Back to Entebbe
You'll have an early morning road transfer to the airstrip for the flight departing at 7:00 am and arriving in Entebbe at 8:45 am.
You'll spend the time at leisure at the airport until you connect for your flight out, or we can book a day room in Entebbe or a day activity, depending on your flight times.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
