8 Days Chimps, Gorillas & Lions – Uganda

Journey time: 5 – 6 Hours

After an early breakfast, at 6AM start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You will have a lunch stopover in Fort Portal. Thereafter, visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves located 5 KM West of Fort Portal. They are of strong cultural significance to the people of Toro. While here you may explore both the caves, nearby lake and waterfall.
Continue to Kibale National Park which is home to the highest primate population in Africa. Although the highlight of the park is the habituated chimpanzees, the treetops are alive with all manner of monkeys including: red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-cheeked Mangabey, red colobus with colobus monkeys sighted here. When you’re not searching for monkeys there are over 300 bird species and an incredible 250 species of butterfly to keep you busy.

Overnight: Turaco Tree tops | Papaya Lake Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board

On this day you will take part in Chimpanzee tracking for an adventurous experience of the chimps plus many more primates which include but not limited to; Ugandan Mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, de brazza’s monkey, red colobus monkey, black & white colobus monkey, blue monkeys, baboons and many more varied types of primates.

After chimp trekking, visit Tinka’s Homestead from where you will have a local Ugandan lunch. After lunch go for Bigodi Community Tour – cultural visits only.
Planned activities include;
• Bigodi coffee experience
• Taste banana beer & local vodka
• Admire local arts & crafts + souvenir shopping
• Cultural songs and dances

Overnight: Turaco Treetops | Papaya Lake Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board

Journey time: 2 – 3 Hours

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast then go explore the highlights of this wonderful national park. Expect to see a variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy a scenic view of several crater lakes like Nyamunuka – medicinal to the animals & Munyanyange – frequented by flamingos.
Proceed to Lake Katwe mingle with the locals, learn about traditional salt mining and the local lifestyle. Thereafter, return to the lodge for lunch and refreshment, warming up for a boat cruise.
Launch cruise; The Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Edward is a wildlife haven. While on the boat you will spot a number of birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, vultures, kites and many more. The common animals are Elephants, hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, waterbucks and more as most of them visit to water and cool off.
Return to the lodge and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board + 1 Extra lunch (Ishasha picnic)

Journey time: 7 – 8 Hours

After an early breakfast depart for Bwindi Impenetrable forest reputable for hosting the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Bwindi was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 with a forest covering 32,000 hectares.

Driving through the southern route via Ishasha gives you an opportunity to spot the Tree climbing lions. Have a picnic lunch near River Ishasha and carry on with your journey to Bwindi
Arrive at your pre-arranged accommodation and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Mahogany Springs| Trackers Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board

After an early breakfast, you will be handed a lunchbox and mineral water to put in your backpack. Head to the park headquarters for briefing which starts at exactly 8:00am. After briefing, Gorilla Tracking will commence. It is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. Gorilla Tracking starts at 8:30 am and can last from a few hours to a whole day based on the previous location of the gorillas.

During the trek, your ranger guide will identify a safe and scenic spot where you can settle for a picnic lunch after which you will proceed with the Trek. (Subject to change)
Planned Activity
Guided Village Walk + Batwa
In the late afternoon after a successful Gorilla Trek, go for Batwa cultural and community tour; learn about their way of life including hunting skills, herbal medicines, child upbringing, preparing of traditional food and drinks which will be crowned with an energetic music and dance performance.

Overnight: Mahogany Springs| Trackers Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board

Journey Time: 9-10 Hours

You will have an early breakfast, check out of the lodge and start your journey to Entebbe via Mbarara and Masaka. After several hours of driving, make a stopover at the Equator for a photo opportunity and some demonstrations. This will also double as your lunch break plus souvenir shopping

Meal Plan: Breakfast + En-route lunch
Overnight: Fairway Hotel & Spa | Speke Resort Munyonyo – Or similar

Journey Time: 45Min – 1 Hour

Enjoy a hearty breakfast then leave the hotel at 8:30AM for a brief tour of Kampala city visiting the highlights of the city such as Buganda palace, Uganda museum, Nakasero market, historical monuments, Kampala’s largest craft village and a few temples.

After touring (based on flight schedule), transfer to EBB and check-in – onward departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast
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DISCLAIMER:
1) The journey time(s) stated in the itinerary is estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
2) Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered.