On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred to Hotel No 5, or similar.
Overnight at Hotel No.5
Transfer after breakfast to Twiga Safari Lodge (or similar) with picnic lunch en route. (drive 4-5hrs, optional visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route)
Spend 3 nights enjoying Murchison Falls and surrounding area. The game in this park is exceptional, and four of the "big five" (Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, and leopard) can be spotted, especially in the North of the park. A cruise to the bottom of the falls as well as a Delta Cruise for bird watching/ game viewing are included during your stay.
Overnight x 3 nights at Twiga Safari Lodge.
Depart after breakfast to Kibale Forest, with a picnic lunch en route.
Overnight Primate Lodge.
Today is sure to be exhilarating! Chimpanzee trekking can be exciting as they are often very active, moving through the forest canopies, so you may find yourself following a family through dense jungles! Of course sightings cannot be guaranteed as they are wild animals, but the chances of seeing them are very good. Once amongst the Chimpanzees, spend approximately an hour observing and following them. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight Primate Lodge.
Depart Kibale Forest this morning and travel to Ishasha in the remote southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This can be a good couple of hours drive depending on the game viewing you encounter en-route.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Day at leisure to enjoy game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Ishasha area is famed for its unusual tree climbing lions.
Wind down the day watching the African sun set as you enjoy bush sundowner drinks.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
A 2-3 hour drive takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a world heritage site. Visit the Ishasha community project en-route.
Overnight Buhoma Lodge.
Gorilla Trekking
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a thrilling encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your group on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes.
Once you have located your gorilla family, spend an hour quietly observing them. The time passes so quickly; be sure to enjoy this experience fully and not just through your camera lens.
Please note that gorilla trekking is strenuous, with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in often hot conditions. We do recommend hiring a local porter to assist you on your trek. Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, viewing success rates are over 95%.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge.
Those with additional pre-purchased permits will depart for a second gorilla trekking experience. Or spend the day at your leisure exploring the Bwindi area – optional activities include forest walks, a visit to a local school/ orphanage/ hospital or Batwa pygmy village, or some local curio shopping.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge.
* Please note that days 10 and 11 are interchangeable depending on when we can secure gorilla permits
Transfer after breakfast to Kihihi airstrip for your light aircraft scheduled flight back to Entebbe.
End of safari.
