Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Uganda’s lush landscapes, where your journey is filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking hikes through tropical rainforests, and immersive cultural experiences. This tour offers an extraordinary chance to track majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, alongside thrilling opportunities to witness the diverse wildlife of Uganda up close. Explore the iconic Kasenyi Plains on exhilarating game drives, spot the rare tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, and take a scenic boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll get an intimate view of elephants, hippos, and a wide variety of birdlife. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or an avid adventurer, this tour promises a truly magical experience.

Highlights:

  • Scenic road trips
  • Unforgettable Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Trek Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.
  • Community encounters in Bwindi
  • The ultimate jungle treks.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day One: Pick up and transfer to Kibale Forest park with optional evening Bigodi community Walk.

We will pick you up from your guest house in Entebbe and transfer to Kibale national park the home of chimpanzees and the primate capital of the world. The transfer is about 6 hours through the rural areas of central and western Uganda, look out for open market, grocery stores along the road. The drive is scenic and active meaning that you will be arriving late afternoon at the lodges that’s at located near the park.

Time allowing, you can organize with your guide for Bigodi community walk or Bigodi swamp walk which is managed by the community and the walk boosts consecration of the wetland the Kibale forest the home of chimpanzees. On this walk, you will have a chance to interact with local communities and understand how they live socially, economically. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodations: Kibale Forest Lodge   

Meal Plan: full Board

Day Two: Am chimpanzee tracking and Evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Kanyanchu for a briefing before heading into the forest with experienced rangers to track chimpanzees. Following their calls and tracks, you’ll embark on an exciting adventure to locate the chimps, where you’ll spend an unforgettable hour observing them and learning about their behavior and social structures.

After a delicious hot lunch at the lodge, we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we check in and prepare for an afternoon game drive. We’ll head to the famous Kasenyi Plains, renowned for its rich wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. While on our game drive, keep your eyes peeled for the “Big Four” (excluding white rhinos), as this area is known for frequent sightings of these iconic animals. In the evening, we return to the park lodge for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay

Accommodations: Enshama Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day Three: Morning Game drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, enjoy one final game drive, where you’ll search for a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, herds of topi, Cape buffaloes, and lions, among others. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture those last memorable moments in the wild.

Following the game drive, we’ll transfer to Bwindi, with lunch en route, depending on where your gorilla permits have been booked. Upon arrival, check into your lodge at the edge of the forest, where you’ll unwind and prepare for the incredible gorilla trekking experience ahead. Spend the evening relaxing in this peaceful setting, surrounded by the sounds of the forest, as you look forward to the adventure that awaits.

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp/Bweza Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Full board

Day Four: Iconic Gorilla Tracking and transfer Bunyonyi

After breakfast, we take a short drive to the UWA briefing center, where you’ll receive an informative session on the dos and don’ts of gorilla tracking, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the adventure ahead. Once assigned to a gorilla family, you’ll join a small group of up to 8 people and head into the forest with experienced ranger guides to track down these magnificent creatures. Upon locating the gorillas, you’ll spend a full hour observing them from a respectful distance of 7-10 meters, witnessing their natural behaviors as they go about their daily routines in the wild. It’s an unforgettable experience to watch them interact in their habitat. Later transfer from Bwindi to lake Bunyonyi for overnight

Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages  

Meal Plan: Half board

Day Five: Transfer from lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe

Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge terrace while viewing the beautiful islands of the lake and the picturesque hills as you prepare for your return journey to Kampala. Expect a stopover at Mbarara town for lunch and a cup organic coffee. You will also stop at the Uganda Equator for memorable photos and souvenir shopping. Proceed with the journey to Kampala to arrive in the late afternoon or evening to be dropped off at your hotel, residence or the airport.

Accommodation: None

Meal Plan: Breakfast

END OF SAFARI

Included in the above quote:

  • All accommodations listed in the itinerary.
  • Drinking water
  • Gorilla permits 800$
  • Chimpanzee Permits 250 (Kibale)
  • All the excursions and activities indicated in the itinerary
  • Support of a private 4×4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide,
  • All transfers
  • Government taxes

Excluded from the above quote:

  • Uganda Entry Visa fee
  • International air flights
  • Any optional activity not indicated in above program
  • Laundry Services
  • Gratuities and Tips