Arrive Entebbe airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel about drive is 7minutes.
The quaint town of Entebbe located on the shores of Lake Victoria is home to the new and stylish Hotel No. 5. Set in the leafy suburbs, just 10 minutes from the international airport, Hotel No. 5 offers convenience in an elegant setting. Its ten luxury rooms are tastefully furnished in pastel colours which play off wonderfully against the sunlight. Each one has a sliding glass door that opens to a small balcony which has views of it lush surroundings. Dining at Hotel No. 5 takes places at a chic, all-white restaurant which has an outdoor seating space that offers a perfect spot to enjoy a night cap. A swimming pool and spa are available if you wish to burn off excess energy.
Close to a host of places – Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary and Mabamba Swamp – Hotel No. 5 is perfectly placed to enjoy the city.
After breakfast you will be met at the Hotel lobby and transferred to the jetty point for your boat ride to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Situated on Lake Victoria in Uganda 23km off shore from Entebbe is Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary managed by the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Trust (CSWCT). It has been set up by a group of concerned organizations including Uganda Wildlife Education Centre in order to offer a facility for orphaned chimpanzees where they can co-habitat in a near natural environment.
These 48 lucky chimpanzees were saved from being destined for life as a pet or in a lab in the west. They were all confiscated by authorities and brought to the sanctuary for care and rehabilitation. The beautifully forested tropical island is almost 100 acres in size and boasts over 50 different types of vegetation that the chimps utilize. The chimpanzees are free to roam this forest, exploring their environment and foraging for food at their leisure.
Unfortunately chimps are still being illegally taken out of the wild and sanctuaries like this one are needed throughout Africa as in most cases the animals cannot be returned to their original habitat. Several international organizations such as IFAW and the Jane Goodall Institute are determined to stop this exploitation, and to help these animals. Ngamba Island is one of the projects supported b them and by visiting it you can also assist as a proportion of the fees collected goes directly towards the project.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your flight to Mweya airstrip. Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to Kyambura gorge lodge, afternoon game drives.
Situated on the edge of the Kyambura Gorge and Queen Elizabeth National Park, in Uganda, one of Africa's finest national parks, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, has stunning views over the Gorge and the lush savannah of the park, with the peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. The main lodge building was originally a coffee store and processing plant, surrounded by coffee plantations. The original structure has been sensitively restored to create a stunning living space, balancing the history of the building with the location and creating a series of distinct luxurious contemporary spaces for guests. Eight beautiful, spacious bandas have been carefully nestled into the hillside, each with their own private balcony offering spectacular views over the park.
Make the most of your stay at this beautiful lodge with game drives, boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, visits to the Katwe salt lakes and a tour of the Omwani farm.
Tracking chimpanzee in their natural habitat will be an experience you will never forget.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda's most popular game conservancies; within its - almost - 2000 square kilometres (772 square miles) it harnesses sprawling savannah, voluptuously fertile forest, lakes and wetlands which means it offers refuge to a huge diversity of game. The endless Ishasha plains, dotted with fig trees, are hunting grounds for lion. Rare sitatunga antelope live here and so does the Uganda Kob, with his graceful rearward leaning horns. The Kyambura Gorge to the northeast of the park, with its thick tree top canopy strung with vines, and the Maramagambo Forest, south of the Kasinga Channel are both chimp country, hear them even if you don't see them, shrieking as they crash around at the top of the forest.
The Rwenzori Mountains, or, as dubbed by the Alexandrian Greek geographer Ptolemy in 150 AD, Lunae Montes, the Mountains of the Moon, form the impressive backdrop to this park; the highest peaks are permanently snowcapped, and are one of the sources of the Nile.
Few reserves in the world can boast such a high biodiversity rating and with landscapes including savannah, bushland, wetlands and lush forests as Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The Kazinga Channel is thought to home of the planet's largest concentration of hippo, the wetlands and forest yield cover and food for over 600 species of birds including the pouting shoebill which stands 1.2 meters (4 foot) tall and wears a permanently mildly amused expression, as if enjoying a private joke.
After breakfast depart to Mweya airstrip for your Private charter to Kisoro.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is in the southern part of Bwindi National Park in Uganda. Bwindi extends over a series of steep ridges, its massive rainforest almost impenetrable, and its secretive interior providing the perfect habitat for the gorilla population. The lodge has 8 stone bedrooms with two of these being double-roomed family units perfect for friends and family travelling together. Each room has its own twin basin en suite bathroom, as well as electric lights, plugs points and a cosy fireplace. The main building with reception, dining, shop and bar area also have 6 fireplaces to keep it cosy throughout the day.
Today is the long-awaited day. After an early breakfast, your guide will escort you to the Uganda Wildlife Authority Park headquarters where you will meet fellow trackers and gorilla guide who will then lead you into the forest to find the Mountain Gorillas. The trekking may be strenuous - up to six hours or longer is not uncommon – at relatively high altitude. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, and so, sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 95%. These massive primates are extremely rare, only approximately 650 remaining. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend up to one hour amongst them.
Enjoy your Gorilla Trekking with the researchers. Gorilla Habituation Trek - The gorilla habituation is a very special experience, visitors spend up to 4 hours with the gorillas instead of the usual 1 hour on normal tours. They are also accompanying researchers on the trek which means they will have the chance to talk and learn from people who are highly knowledgeable about the gorillas.
After breakfast depart for your Private flight to Jinja via Entebbe.
Nestled in a luxuriant rainforest on its own private island, mid-stream in the mighty Nile, Wildwaters Lodge is breathtaking. Thick riverine forest naturally covers the island and each of the ten timber-floor rooms is nestled amidst the forest with private views over the River Nile and its rapids. The expansive, canvas walled, traditionally thatched rooms each boast private decks with elegant free-standing baths and wash basins carved from the local pink granite. Softly lit with hand-made furniture, you can relax in comfort on this island paradise listening to the thunder of the Nile rapids, and the calls of the many species of bird who call the island home. Elevated wooden walkways gracefully link the rooms to the restaurant and bar area and offer an unforgettable walk through the heart of the forest.
After breakfast, drive to the start point of your white water rafting adventure.
Choose to paddle as part of a team or opt for a softer option and be rowed downstream by our professional guides in the safety raft. Enjoy snacks mid-stream on the Nile and a mouth–watering BBQ on our adventure island.
There are plenty of other activities offered at the lodge including cycling and quad biking.
Explore the area on mountain or quad-bikes.
Drive back to Entebbe and out to the airport for your international flight home.
