Experience a thrilling adventure on a 6-day expedition that transports you to the enchanting Kibale
Forest as well as Queen Elizabeth, an expansive national park teeming with mesmerizing creatures,
magnificent avian species, and captivating primates. Immerse yourself in the excitement of
engaging in game drives, embarking on exhilarating chimp tracking expeditions, and indulging in a
serene boat cruise. The pinnacle of this extraordinary journey lies in the awe-inspiring visit to
Bwindi, a sanctuary known for harboring more than 400 of the world’s critically endangered
mountain gorillas. Since 1964, relentless efforts have been made to safeguard approximately 880
mountain gorillas, ensuring their preservation. Additionally, revel in the opportunity to explore the
second deepest lake on Earth.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 7:00 am and provide you with information about your tour. We will then embark on a five-hour journey to Kibale Forest. After lunch, we will take you on a guided walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This captivating experience will allow you to observe various primates, including monkeys, as well as birds and butterflies. With around 138 bird species, the wetland serves as a haven for bird enthusiasts. The highlight of the sanctuary is the Great Blue Turaco, which calls it home.
This walk typically lasts between 2½ to 3 hours and is highly recommended for those who love birds. It is advisable to wear sturdy walking shoes, as some parts of the path can be muddy. With a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Sitatunga antelope or the striking shoebill stork. Missing this opportunity would be a shame. In addition to interacting with various primate species such as black and white Colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed, l'Hoest's and blue monkeys, olive baboons can also be found here. Furthermore, other wildlife like bushbucks and mongooses may make an appearance. We will conclude the day with dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees, rendering it an ideal location for observing these primates. Uganda is home to approximately 5,000 chimpanzees in the wild, making it an excellent destination for primate enthusiasts. The park is renowned for its diverse primate population, including the Colobus monkeys, red-cheeked and red-tailed monkeys. During chimpanzee trails, these primates are frequently observed swinging from the forest trees and feeding on wild fruits.
An experienced ranger will guide you on a chimp tracking excursion in the morning, commencing at approximately 6:30 am. Upon locating the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour to observe and appreciate their behavior. Following lunch, you will embark on a two and a half hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will arrive in the evening. Your overnight stay and dinner will be at Engiri Game Lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge
Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
By 6:30 am, your day will get under way. The ideal time to see animals in their native habitats is typically just before daybreak. Early in the morning, when you go on a game drive, you can view the "Big Four" of Africa, as well as bushbucks, big pigs, antelopes, waterbucks, and a variety of birds.
After finishing your game drive, you'll get back at your lodging in plenty of time for lunch. You will take a two-hour boat tour on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Lake Edward, after your meal. The populations of enormous hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, among others, will no doubt interest you. The banks of the lake are also home to a wide variety of birds. Transfer to Ishasha Sector for supper and an overnight stay at The River Ishasha Lodge following the boat ride.
Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation: Bulrush River Camp
Mid-range bush camp located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
If you're lucky, you might go on early-morning game drives in the Ishasha area to observe the lions that climb trees. Transfer to Bwindi National Park after lunch.
Mountain gorillas have a large habitat in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to 400 of them, or nearly half of the species' total population. This number includes numerous habituated groups that may be tracked. One of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diversified rain forests, with a history spanning more than 25,000 years and home to about 400 plant species, envelops the mist-covered hillsides of this region.
After a demanding day, you will check into your lodging and unwind in order to get ready for your Bwindi gorilla trekking trip the following day. Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge will serve dinner and serve as your overnight lodging.
Main Destination:Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After a leisurely breakfast, depart for the park headquarters at 7:45 am to join other trackers for a briefing on the guidelines for gorilla trekking. It can take you one to eight hours to search through dense underbrush and vegetation with your guides to find the gorillas. Even though the steeply forested area is extremely dense, there are various animal pathways that go across it that give tourists access. Once the gorillas are located, you will have an hour to spend with them. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi after that. The journey will take you through a stunning region of the nation that is frequently referred to as "the Switzerland of Africa" due to its unusually cold climate while being close to the equator. This lake is thought to be among western Uganda's most picturesque locations. It is the second-deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and one of the few locations in the nation where swimming is regarded as safe due to the absence of bilharzia. On this lake, you will paddle a canoe. Later, you'll have dinner there and spend the night.
Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
Mid-range resort located in or near Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
A Wake up early in the morning after breakfast, then enjoy a canoe ride on this lake before you end your stay in the "Land of the Mountain Gorillas". After you wards, you will be transferred back to Entebbe with lunch en-route.
Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.