$2,780 to $3,000 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Pick up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your tour will start from Entebbe at the hotel where your assigned professional tour driver-guide will receive you and then depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring over 310 of them, which is almost half of the world’s gorilla population (54.9%).
The drive will take you to southwest Uganda by road. You will cross the equator mark, then head to Mbarara city for lunch and refreshment. Thereafter, you will pass through the hilly terrain of western Uganda into Bwindi. You will arrive and check in to your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the next day.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 9 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla trekking and Batwa trail at Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Gorilla trekking and Batwa trail at Bwindi Impenetrable NP
After breakfast, you will proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. You will then enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. Observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable.
After trekking, return to the lodge to unwind, and later in the evening, take a walk in various communities. Visit the Batwa community where you will interact with them and learn a lot from them. Later, return to the lodge.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game viewing in Ishasha for the Tree climbing lions-Connect to North of Queen Elizabeth NP
Game viewing in Ishasha for the Tree climbing lions-Connect to North of Queen Elizabeth NP
You will wake up early, have breakfast, and embark on a transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famously known for its tree-climbing lion population. Once there, you will undertake a game drive in search of this rare species of lion. Should you get the chance to spot the lions up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and unforgettable. From Ishasha (south), you will exit and head to the booked accommodation in the north sector. You will check in and take a rest.
Optional: If interested, you may consider a late afternoon-to-evening game drive/safari in the Kasenyi plains.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Midrange level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game Drive Safari – Launch Trip/Safari - Kazinga Channel
Game Drive Safari – Launch Trip/Safari - Kazinga Channel
You will have an early morning breakfast. You will proceed for a morning game drive/safari in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, as well as lions and leopards (though hard to spot), among others. You will return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife, including school of hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others, will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores.
Optional (no cost): If interested, you may go for a brief late afternoon-to-evening game viewing and then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Midrange level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning game drive, visit to the Baboon Cliff and departure to Kibale Forest NP
Morning game drive, visit to the Baboon Cliff and departure to Kibale Forest NP
Have your breakfast and then go on a morning game drive. You'll also visit the Baboon Cliff where you will be introduced to amazing and beautiful sceneries. Have lunch at the lodge and embark on your journey to Kibale Forest National Park which is home to chimpanzees. The drive is approximately 2 to 3 hours. Arrive in the evening, have dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops (Mid-range level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 3 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Chimpanzee Tracking and Return back to Entebbe
Morning Chimpanzee Tracking and Return back to Entebbe
After breakfast, proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the do's and don’ts during the tracking and you will go for chimpanzee trekking and enjoy a wonderful forest experience with these habituated chimpanzees. These engaging apes are the closest species to human beings and are great to watch as they are playful both on the ground and in the trees. Thereafter, you will drive to Entebbe International Airport to connect with your onward late-evening
Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Drive time: Approx. 7 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
