You can arrive at Forest Cottages in Kampala at any time. No airport transfer is included, but we will be happy to arrange one. If you are interested in doing the Nile River Whitewater rafting, we suggest arriving a day early as this activity starts early in the morning, around 07:30am.
Check the noticeboard at reception or ask the receptionist what time you will meet the group and tour leader.
Optional activities
- Jinja Whitewater Rafting: US$140 per person
Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park. Spend the night on a guest farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds.
Accommodation in Fort Portal is on a farm in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities.
Driving time Kampala - Fort Portal: +-300km / 5 hours
This morning, you embark on a chimp trek with a park ranger/guide. You will see more than just chimpanzees in their natural environment, you will also learn about the ecosystem and khave a chance of spotting other animals. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they are not bothered by humans watching their daily behaviour.
After the chimp trekking, you will then sit down to a traditional buffet-style Bigodi Community Lunch and in the afternoon, you have the option of doing a Bigodi Swamp Walk where you will be able to see many more species of primate
Optional activities
- Bigodi Swamp Walk: US$20 per person
On your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will get to stop for pictures at the equator. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive to look for warthogs, elephants, hippos and more primates.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park is in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities.
Driving time Kibale to Queen Elizabeth NP: +-115km / 3 hours
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to Uganda's largest wildlife populations. Keep an eye out for buffalo,
elephants, hippos, hyenas, lions, warthogs, and the elusive leopards. You will have lunch inside the park before returning to the lodge.
In the afternoon, you have an option to do a Kazinga Channel wildlife cruise.
Optional activities
- Kazinga Channel Cruise US$30 per person
Enjoy the scenic drive south, with views of forests, volcanoes and lakes. Spend the night on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is in simple furnished tents/rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities.
Driving time Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impentrable Forest: +-200km / 6 hours
Take an unforgettable guided trek (1-6 hrs) deep into volcano forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a wildlife encounter of a lifetime, and meet a family of mountain gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, a close encounter with these amazing animals is simply breathtaking. Get prepared before heading out: bring plenty of water and waterproof clothing (it can rain on only a few minutes' notice), and be sure to bring protective bags for cameras and film. Dress in layers with long sleeves and long pants to protect against stinging nettles found in the forests. The trek's often chilly, at first, until you start trekking.
Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla
family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days.
You can also hire a porter to carry your backpack for US$20
You will cross the border into Rwanda today and head to the capital city, Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. The museum serves as a memorial to those who fell victim to the 1994 genocide.
Afterwards, you will have lunch at Nyamirambo Women's Centre. The tour then ends on arrival at the hotel, but we will be happy to help arrange post tour accommodation and an airport transfer
Driving time Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Kigali: +-175km / 5 hours including border crossing
