Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe and be briefed about your safari. Balance of the day spent at leisure with lunch and dinner under own arrangements.
Early morning pickup at 06h00 from your hotel and transfer to Entebbe Airport (+/- 15 minutes) for a scheduled flight to Kisoro (07h45/08h55). Pick up from Kisoro Airstrip and transfer by road for 2 hours to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. In the afternoon visit the Community in Nkuringo village.Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park’s 331 sq. kms of montane and lowland forest jungle lies in southwestern Uganda. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and accessible only on foot, it is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa providing habitat for over 90 mammals (including 11 primates), 346 species of birds (including 23 highly localized Albertine Rift endemics), 202 species of butterflies, 163 tree species, over 100 species of ferns, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, geckos and other endangered species. Bwindi is most notable for her 340 Mountain Gorillas, about half the world's population of this critically endangered primate. Activities include: Gorilla tracking, Forest walks, Cultural visits with the Batwa people and unbelievable bird watching.
Wake up and prepare for the unforgettable experience! After an early breakfast, transfer to the park HQ for a pre-Gorilla tracking briefing and information about the gorilla family you will track. At 08:00 AM, set off into the forest in the footsteps of the Mountain Gorillas. You will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas.
The trekking can take from 1 to 5 hours but sometimes it might take long hours. The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended. It can rain at a few minutes’ notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. It is important to take plenty of water.
Afterwards trek back to the lodge for lunch and a refreshing shower. After lunch, go for a forest walk to see the Muyanga Waterfalls. You will hike with some light climbing and finally
slope down to the valley where ends up in the fascinating waterfalls view of water dropping from 33m. It is a sight to behold and everyone should endeavor to check out the waterfalls while they are in Buhoma as part of their gorilla trekking trip
Have your morning breakfast served at 7:30am, then hike through the Bwindi Forest from Clouds to the Northern part of the forest (Buhoma). Pick up from Buhoma and transfer by road to Queen Elizabeth National Park (-/+ 4 hours). Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival, check in at Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), located in western Uganda, is Uganda’s most popular savannah park. The park comprises of 1,978 sq. km of open savannah, rainforest, dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes which extend from Lake George in the northeast to Lake Edward in the southwest and includes Maramagambo Forest and Kazinga Channel connecting the 2 lakes. QENP is home to an incredible array of wildlife including almost 100 species of mammals and over 600 bird species. Much of the best game viewing is in the northern Mweya Peninsula area which boasts a marvelous waterfront setting in the shadow of the Rwenzoris. The southern area of Ishasha exiting towards Bwindi is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes, a feature unique to lions in this area.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge is an ideal location for Uganda safari activities including chimpanzee trekking, wetland tours, lion safaris, the African primate safari, and much more. Kyambura Gorge Lodge boasts incredible views overlooking the Queen Elizabeth National Park, with the mythical Mountains of the Moon in the far 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 and contemporary living space, balancing the history of the building with a series of distinct luxurious spaces for guests to relax. The beautiful bandas have each been nestled into the hillside with their luxury comforts including en-suite bathrooms and an individual view of the park.
After lunch, brace yourself for a unique 2 hrs scheduled boat cruise on the Kazinga channel that joins Lake Edward to Lake George and also famous for the highest concentration of hippos in Africa. You may also encounter crocodiles, countless of birds on the shore and overhead and in the water of the channel. This is a pleasant boat ride where you can get some great pictures of elephants and buffaloes on shore. Hopefully an open mouthed hippo shot.
This morning enjoy a game drive on the Kasenyi plains with its large numbers of antelopes, lions and other cats.
After lunch, brace yourself for a unique 2 hrs scheduled boat cruise on the Kazinga channel that joins Lake Edward to Lake George and also famous for the highest concentration of hippos in Africa. You may also encounter crocodiles, countless of birds on the shore and overhead and in the water of the channel. This is a pleasant boat ride where you can get some great pictures of elephants and buffaloes on shore. Hopefully an open mouthed hippo shot.
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before departing on the drive to Kibale National Park, ( approx. -/+3 hours). Your home for the next two nights is Kyaninga Lodge, set against the backdrop of Kyaninga Lake the legendary "Mountain's of the Moon" in the distance. Enjoy a 3-hour walk to the "top of the World" in the afternoon.
After breakfast, you will go for Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park. These 2 to three hours walk will take your thru different bird and primate species including the sought-after Chimpanzee, black& white colobus, red tailed monkey or the grey cheeked mangabey.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy the Bigodi swamp walk which circles the swamp and has the highest density of primte life in the world in its forests. It is also one of the best places for birdwatching with over 138 species identified here.
Transfer by road to Semliki Game Reserve for 2 hours. Afternoon game drive / Walk
Sunrise boat trip on Lake Albert to view the endangered Shoebill. Evening sundowner-game activity.
Transfer to Semliki Airstrip for a scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport (10h20/11h25) and then connect onto a scheduled flight to Kidepo Airstrip (12h30/14h45). Pickup by a lodge representative on arrival who will transfer you to Apoka Safari Lodge (+/- 10 minutes).
Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda ‘s best safari destination that should not miss on your bucket-list most especially if you are interested in wildlife safaris, scenic viewing and nature tours and one of the last remaining bastion of wildlife in the entire area.
Located in Uganda’s remote north-eastern corner, some 700km from Kampala and tucked between the borders with Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo Valley National Park is our most isolated park yet the most amazing when it comes to wilderness safaris. The park lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province, and it is one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks. It harbors scenery unsurpassed in any other park in East Africa as well as great numbers of wild animals, birds and plant species.
This evening take an evening game drive / walk.
With over 80 mammalian species in the park including lions cheetahs, elephants, zebras and buffalos there is much to experience on Game activities in Kidepo Valley National Park.
This afternoon visit to Lorukul Village and the notorious cattle-herding Karamojong warriors who occupy northeastern Uganda with their unique culture.
Transfer to Kidepo Airstrip for a private charter flight to Entebbe (15h00/16h30). Pick up by The Uganda Safari Company representative who will transfer you to your accommodation (Driving time -/+ 15minutes).
Pick up at 07h00 for transfer to Jinja by road (Driving time: -/+ 3 hours). The next two days are at leisure.
Optional activities: white water rafting, horse riding, mountain biking, kayaking, Jinja city tour and visit the source of the Nile, etc. *The mentioned activities will require an extra fee paid directly at the lodge and not included in the tour cost.
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport to connect with your international flight. (Driving time: -/+ 3 hours).
