Discover an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Uganda, where lush landscapes and remarkable wildlife await. This meticulously crafted itinerary invites you to explore some of the most iconic national parks, each offering its own unique experiences. Start your journey in Kibale National Park, the ultimate destination for primate lovers, where you’ll trek alongside playful chimpanzees and discover a rich diversity of other primate species. Continue to the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park, where thrilling game drives and a serene boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel will immerse you in stunning biodiversity. Next, venture into the breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for an awe-inspiring encounter with majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Finally, unwind at the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi, famed for its picturesque landscapes, before making your way back to Kampala. Prepare for a journey filled with adventure, beauty, and memories that will last a lifetime!
You will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala (or Entebbe) around 7:00 AM by our guide, who will provide you with a briefing about your tour. Afterward, you will depart for Kibale Forest National Park, which will take approximately five and a half hours of driving.
After lunch, you will enjoy a guided walk at the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This swamp walk offers a closer look at various primates, primarily monkeys, as well as birds and butterflies. The wetland is a paradise for birdwatchers, featuring about 138 species, and is particularly well-known for being home to the Great Blue Turaco.
This walk lasts around 2.5 to 3 hours and is a must for bird lovers. It is nearly as popular as the Kibale Forest Walk. Good walking shoes are recommended, as certain parts of the trail can be muddy. You may be lucky enough to spot the elusive Sitatunga antelope and the Shoebill Stork. Keep an eye out for some primates here as well, including the possibility of spotting a chimpanzee. Other primate species you may encounter include the black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, l’Hoest’s monkeys, and olive baboons. Additionally, you may see Bushbucks, mongooses, and many more species. The Bigodi Sanctuary is located outside the park in Magombe Swamp and is also known for its abundance of butterflies.
Kibale Forest National Park is known for having the highest number of primate species in the world, including chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, making it an ideal destination for spotting these incredible animals!
The park is famous for its diverse primate population, which includes chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, red-cheeked monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. During your chimpanzee trekking experience, you can often see these monkeys swinging through the trees or feeding on wild fruits.
An experienced ranger will guide you on a chimpanzee tracking adventure starting at around 6:30 am. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will spend a full hour observing them. After this session, you’ll return to the lodge for lunch. Following lunch, you will head out to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive away. You are expected to arrive in the evening.
Your day will begin early by 6:30AM, the sunrise time is usually the best time to spot animals in their natural habitats. Heading off for a game drive at the break of dawn you will be able to see Africa’s highly famed “Big 4”, Bush Bucks, Giant Hogs, Antelopes, Waterbucks and plenty of birds.
You will finish your game drive and return back to the accommodation just in time for lunch. After your lunch you will go for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes George and Lake Edward and you will surely be fascinated by the concentrations of giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores.
Early morning Game drive at Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions if you are lucky and then post Lunch transfer to Bwindi National park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda; harbouring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rain-forests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants.
With a strenuous day ahead, you will check into your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 AM. After breakfast, you will have a packed lunch and head to the park headquarters by 7:30 AM to join other trackers for a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules. The trek through the thick undergrowth and dense vegetation, guided by your team, may take anywhere from 1 to 8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is very dense but is crisscrossed by various animal trails, allowing for easier access for tourists.
Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend some time observing them before transferring to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive to Lake Bunyonyi will take you through one of the most beautiful regions in Uganda, often referred to as “the Switzerland of Africa” due to its unique cool climate, despite being located near the Equator. Lake Bunyonyi is considered one of the most stunning places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa, reaching a depth of 900 meters, and is one of the few locations in the country where swimming is safe, as it is free from bilharzia.
Note: Depending on your arrival time at Lake Bunyonyi, you may have the option to pay extra for activities such as a community walk, canoe ride, boat ride, bicycle ride, bird watching, or cray fishing. Payments can be made directly at your accommodation, and these activities can be done on the same day or the next day before departing back to Kampala or Entebbe.
The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin early in the morning. Have a quick breakfast, then drive towards Kampala (or Entebbe). On the way you will have Lunch before reaching Kampala (or Entebbe).
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