DAY 01: ARRIVAL

Tukwaniriza!! Welcome to the Pearl of Africa – Uganda.

You will arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will be welcomed by your representative and later be transfer you to your hotel to rest as you prepare for your magical safari experiences in the wild.

Overnight at: No.5 Boutique Hotel

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast – BB

DAY 02: FLY OR DRIVE TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Kasese Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park. Alternatively, you may choose to drive to Kibale Forest National Park through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms. Rapidly becoming a must-do destination in Uganda, Kibale Forest offers an accessible and enlightening insight into life in a tropical rainforest. Large mammals aren’t so easily seen but the clouds of dazzling butterflies and gorgeous forest birds more than make up for it, and besides, Kibale is most famous for its primates and it is commonly known as the primates capital with about 13 species of primates. The commonest being the Chimpanzees.. Thereafter, proceed to your accommodation for an overnight.

 
Overnight at: Tabebiua Spa and Safari Resort

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 03: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING, BIGODI SWAMP WALK

After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the headquarters of the park where you will be briefed by the rangers and by around 8:00am the search of the amazing chimpanzees begins. Kibaale Forest is where the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa is exceptionally represented and as you track the chimpanzees you will have an opportunity to see other wildlife species such as the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon among others. In the group, the adult males dominate the group and provide protection to the territory against the rest of the males from other territories. The chimps are located by simply listening for their pant hooting calls, and then head to the place from which they replied from. Here you can observe them as they feed, play as well as socializing with each other. The tracking takes 2-3 hours after which you will return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will go for a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers great birding opportunities and nature walks. Bigodi is also a rich cultural heritage site where you can mix with the local people to learn about their traditional activities and lifestyles. Alternatively, you can visit the beautiful Crater lakes region for a picturesque view of the breathtaking scenery.

Overnight at: Kibale Forest Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 04: DRIVE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK, GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, named after Her Majesty the Queen of England Queen Elizabeth II. You will be viewing the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges for the most of your journey. Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. It is covered by Savannah vegetation, humid forests, lakes and fertile wetlands which makes it the ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife species like buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, baboons and Lions. It also has over 600 bird species. You will have the opportunity to hike through the crater lakes in the region. Later proceed to the park and time allowing you will go for an evening. Game drive.

Overnight at: Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 05: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE ON KAZINGA CHANNEL

Rise up early to go for a morning game drive.  It is covered by Savannah vegetation, humid forests, lakes and fertile wetlands which makes it the ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife species like buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, baboons and Lions. It also has over 600 bird species. You will catch-up with the early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. You will most likely meet grazing Hippos, Elephants, Lions, spotted Hyenas, bush buck, water buck, stripped jackal, comical warthogs and the elusive leopard. You will visit the Katwe salt lake. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride on Kazinga Channel. The Kazinga Channel is home to many of the captivating species that inhabit the park and taking a boat ride along it gives tourists a chance to cruise just meters from the enormous hippos and buffalos while elephants linger on the shores. Later return to your accommodation for an overnight.

Overnight at: Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 06: DRIVE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK, GAME DRIVE IN ISHASHA SECTOR

After breakfast, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have a game drive in Ishasha the S0uthern Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The place is famously known for its very exceptional residents – The tree climbing Lions. These are usually a major highlight attraction for most of the guests that visit this park. You will go for a sun downer game drive where you might be able to see the tree climbing Lions lazily relaxing in the huge fig trees. There are plenty of other wildlife species to see like Elephants, buffaloes and many other antelopes. Later proceed to the home of the rare mountain gorillas. You will rest early as you prepare for the next day’s activity.

Overnight at: Bwindi Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 07: GORILLA TREKKING, BATWA COMMUNITY VISIT

After breakfast with your packed lunch, your guide will drive you to the park headquarters for briefing about the do’s and don’ts during your gorilla trekking. Your gorilla family tracking will start immediately after the briefing. This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. Later, trek back to the park headquarters to pick your certificates and return back to the lodge.

In the evening, you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed.

Overnight at: Bwindi Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 08: DRIVE TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK, GAME DRIVE

Start the day with an early morning breakfast and thereafter drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The park is the smallest of Uganda’s Savannah National parks and is home to a number of wild animals some of which are not found anywhere else in Uganda especially Impalas. You will also be able to see Oribis, buffalos, water bucks and hippos. It also habours quit a number of bird species totalling upto 350 species. You will have a game drive. The beauty is that you will be able to see some animals even as you enter the park. Once you have settled in, you will visit a cattle keeping family and learn about how cattle is rared and how they make cow ghee out of milk

Overnight at: Kigambira Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – FB

DAY 09: MORNING NATURE WALK OR HORSE BACK RIDING, DRIVE BACK TO ENTEBBE FOR DEPARTURE

You will start the day with an early morning nature walk or horseback riding in the park escorted by a well experienced ranger. Return to the lodge for breakfast and thereafter start your journey back to Entebbe. You will stop by the Equator where you will get the opportunity to take some picture and buy a few souvenirs. Thereafter after proceed to Entebbe for your flight back home.