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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Today, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. Then, you will start your journey to Kibale National Park. Be prepared to capture Uganda's beautiful and green countryside in photos along the way.
You will have lunch in the town of Fort Portal, where you can enjoy the stunning scenery. Despite being a small town, Fort Portal is situated in an area with a perfect climate, resulting in beautiful surroundings. After lunch, you will proceed to Kibale Forest and check in at your booked hotel. After some rest, you'll head out for Kibale crater lakes exploration, which will surely amaze you. Later return to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale River Camp
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
After an early breakfast, you will make your way to the Kibale National Park offices for a briefing on the rules and requirements for tracking chimpanzees. Following the briefing, an experienced ranger guide will lead you into the forest to find the primates. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale typically takes between 2-5 hours depen. The trek is a bit challenging at times because the terrain is rugged and the vegetation is thick. However the thrill of encountering these incredible chimps in the wild makes the efforts well worth it. On a lucky day, you may even witness these chimps displaying their acrobatic skills as they swing through the trees.
After the trek, you will return to your hotel for lunch and some rest. Later in the evening, you will have the opportunity to go for a walk around the Bigodi Swamp to spot other primates such as Black and white colobus monkeys Grey-cheeked Mangabey and Blue monkeys as well as several bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will depart early for Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for your first game drive in the Ishasha sector. This area is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, along with other impressive mammals, primates, and antelopes. The lions here prefer lodging in tree branches because it helps them escape insect bites and gives them a clear view of their territory.
Tree-climbing has evolved in two lion populations in the world: those in the Ishasha sector and another one in Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania. However, the best place to see them is in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. After this first game drive, you will head back to the lodge to rest.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- The Baboon Safari Resort
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Your guide will lead you as you observe the wildlife returning to their dens after a night of hunting. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalos, elephants, warthogs and various antelope species.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a popular meeting place for park animals, especially during the dry season. You can look forward to spotting diverse bird species such as Pink-backed pelicans, cormorants, Saddle-billed stork and African skimmer along with crocodiles, hippos, and other animals spotted during the morning game drive, as they come for a drink. Following the boat cruise, you can either rest or take a leisurely walk around the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Baboon Safari Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Maramagambo Forest - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Maramagambo Forest - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will start your day with an early morning breakfast at your lodge before being driven to Maramagambo Forest. This forest is known for its amazing cave bats. While in the dense forest, keep an eye out for birds, forest hogs, dwarf antelope, and several other primate and monkey species. The bats attract pythons to their caves. If you are lucky, you may witness a battle between predator and prey.
After exploring the forest, you will head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Lunch will be eaten along the way, allowing you to enjoy the scenic journey to your next destination. You're expected to check in at the hotel in the evening and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
After enjoying an early breakfast, you will be taken to the briefing center to receive instructions from a ranger guide about gorilla trekking dos and don'ts. After the briefing, you will venture into the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The rainforest's stunning beauty is truly remarkable! The area features a steeply forested landscape that is dense, but with numerous animal trails allowing access for tourists. The duration and terrain of the trek vary depending on the movements of the gorilla groups. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will spend an hour observing them as they engage in various activities.
After the trek, you will return to the starting point where your guide will be waiting for you. From there, you will head to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. After a long day of trekking, Lake Bunyonyi offers the perfect natural therapy for your fatigued body.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi View Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara City. Upon arrival at the hotel in Lake Mburo, you will have lunch and then spend the afternoon and evening relaxing. At 6:00pm, you will embark on a thrilling night game drive in the park. Evening game drives in this park provide a great opportunity to spot nocturnal creatures such as snakes, hyenas, owls, and the elusive leopards. On a lucky day, you may stumble upon predators hunting or killing their prey —an exciting moment on a safari. You will also enjoy the serene beauty of the African wilderness under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe Airport
Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe Airport
Wake up early, have breakfast, and head out for a nature walk that will allow you to see animals and other wildlife up close. After the nature walk, you will embark on a drive to Kampala/Entebbe for your departure flight. Along the way, the driver will ensure that you stop at key points of interest, including the equator crossing in Kayabwe, where you can enjoy lunch and take photographs.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
