$2,620 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Journey to Kibale Forest – A Scenic Road Trip
Journey to Kibale Forest – A Scenic Road Trip
Your destination for today is Kibale Forest National Park. The day will be filled with a beautiful drive! You will drive past villages, rainforests, tea plantations and crater lakes towards Fort Portal. In clear weather you can see the Rwenzori Mountains with their snow-capped peaks. Upon arrival in Kibale Forest you will find yourself in a completely different world; a monkey world!
Kibale Forest is one of Africa's most primate-rich rainforests, hosting 13 different primate species. These include the red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus, red colobus, diademed monkey, mangabey, and galago. Situated at an average altitude of 1,300 meters, this protected reserve is bordered by tea plantations to the north and papyrus swamps to the south. Alongside its diverse primates, the forest and nearby Bigodi swamp are also home to many unique bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking and other monkey Species
Chimpanzee Trekking and other monkey Species
In the morning, you’ll go for a rare chimpanzee trek experience. With the help of a ranger, you’ll follow signs like broken branches, droppings, and food remains to track these lively primates. The moment you come face to face with a chimpanzee is unforgettable—seeing them up close is an experience like no other.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your time in the first rainforest of your trip, you'll continue your journey today to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you travel, you'll pass through picturesque rural landscapes, from lush green hills dotted with tea plantations and crater lakes to the dry savannah of the park. Along the way, you’ll also come across several vibrant food markets.
The Queen Elizabeth National Park of almost 2000 km lies in the Rift Valley and borders the Rwenzori Mountains to the north and Lake Edward to the west. Central to this nature reserve is the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes Edward and George. You can make great boat safaris here. West of the Kazinga Channel is a landscape with beautiful volcanic craters. The Kyambura Gorge is a huge crack in the savannah landscape, where there is a rainforest and where chimpanzees live. In the Queen Elizabeth NP live elephants, buffalos, topis, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles and many more. There are more than 600 species of birds.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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The Bush Lodge (Tent)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Morning Safari and Kazinga Boat Tour
Morning Safari and Kazinga Boat Tour
After an early breakfast you will drive towards the rising sun during the safari. In the morning there is still mist above the savannahs and you will hear the typical sounds of the African wilderness. An ideal start for a day in nature!
Queen Elizabeth National Park is nestled between Lake Edward and Lake George, two beautiful lakes connected by the natural Kazinga Channel, full of wildlife. Your Afternoon boat trip along this channel will be one of the highlights. Rare to see so many hippos in one place! Along with the hippos, you'll also spot massive crocodiles, buffaloes cooling off, and a wide range of bird species. And when you witness a group of elephants playfully spraying water on each other, you’ll know you’ve had an unforgettable day!
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park offers another exciting and scenic drive, taking you through some of the oldest forests on the African continent. As you journey towards Bwindi, you’ll pass through the picturesque Ugandan countryside and charming villages, with rolling hills that many call the "Switzerland of Africa." The park is located in southwestern Uganda, on the edge of the Rift Valley. Your night will be spent at Bweza Gorilla Lodge, where you’ll enjoy a half-board stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gorillas in the Jungle Experience
Gorillas in the Jungle Experience
In the morning, you’ll go to Bwindi National Park for what could be the highlight of your trip—gorilla trekking. In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance for this unforgettable encounter.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi’s mountain rainforest, along with the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda, is one of the most important destinations for gorilla trekking. This relatively small reserve is home to nearly half of the world’s wild mountain gorillas. Besides the gorillas, the park is also home to 120 species of mammals and 350 bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Good Things Come to An End
Good Things Come to An End
In the morning, you’ll head home, carrying with you a suitcase full of unforgettable memories.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
