On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred to Karibu Guest House.
Mabamba Swamp is a large wetland area on the shores of Lake Victoria, and is a favourable habitat for 260 recorded bird species. It’s a great location for birding enthusiasts who may just spot the intriguing Shoebill - a rare sight indeed. This is a must do tour for avid bird watchers!
The speedboat seats max 12 people and takes 30 mins from Banga Beach pier to the swamp. On arrival, transfer to a small dugout canoe in which to navigate your way through the swamps. The tour takes approximately 3-4 hours.
Overnight Karibu Guest House.
Transfer from hotel to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Kisoro airstrip.
Transfer from Kisoro airstrip to Lake Chahafi Resort for overnight.
Lake Chahafi Resort is a budget accommodation option in Kisoro, however there are many other more upmarket options one can upgrade to for an additional cost should you prefer alternate accommodation.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda’s smallest national park, and was established to protect endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys that inhabit its dense forests. Mgahinga’s most striking features are its three extinct Volcanoes that dominate the landscape, and the forest holds a great cultural significance for the indigenous Batwa Pygmies.
Tackle Mt. Gahinga today - at 3,474m, it’s the smallest of the Virunga volcanoes. This climb takes around six hours in total including ascent and descent. Mt Gahinga is topped by a swamp-filled crater and giant lobelia. Lucky climbers may spot golden monkeys on their climb through the bamboo forest.
Overnight Lake Chahafi Resort.
Head out today on the intriguing Batwa Trail.
The dense forest at the foot of the Virunga Volcanoes was once home to the Batwa people: hunter-gatherers and fierce warriors who depended on the forest for shelter, food and medicine thanks to ancient knowledge passed down through many generations. Step back in time to see how the Batwa lived and hunted for millennia in Mgahinga. Share a traditional meal, listen to ancient legends and traditional songs, and join in on a mock hunting party. You can even test your skill with a Batwa bow and arrow.
The funds from this tour are part of a give back program that supports the indigenous people’s cultural heritage by helping them purchase new land, provide education and books.
Overnight Lake Chahafi Resort.
The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. This "impenetrable forest" also protects an estimated 400 mountain gorillas - including several habituated families. This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 species of mammal, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 350 species of birds hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics.
The Nkuringo – Buhoma walking trail is a wonderfully immersive way of travelling from the Southern to Northern sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. While your driver heads off on a long windy road with your luggage to your next stop, Buhoma Lodge, explore this primal forest on a 3-4 hour trail cutting right across the park.
Overnight Buhoma Lodge.
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare and exhilarating wildlife encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes.
Please note that gorilla trekking can be 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%.
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.
Head back to Buhoma Lodge for a complimentary massage after your trek, or explore the surrounding Bwindi community.
Overnight Buhoma Lodge.
Head back to Buhoma Lodge for a complimentary massage after your trek, or explore the surrounding Bwindi community.
Transfer after breakfast to Kihihi airstrip, about 90 minutes from Buhoma Lodge, for your light aircraft scheduled flight to Entebbe. Approximate flying time: 90 minutes
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