Highlights of Uganda

You will met on arrival in Entebbe international airport by a private, local guide/driver. They will welcome you into Uganda – a country home to arguably, the friendliest people on the planet! You will transfer to No.5 Boutique Hotel which is a lovely hotel offering an intimate feel, comfortable rooms and delicious food. Take the time to relax, eat, drink and sleep, ready for your adventure tomorrow morning.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met by your private driver/guide and begin driving to your first destination – Kibale National Park. This drive will be approximately six hours but you can stop as much or as little as you’d like on the way. You will pass tea plantations and Fort Portal along the way which is a good opportunity to stop and stretch your legs. You will arrive at Papaya Lake Lodge which offers breath-taking views across the valley and crater lakes. Relax for the afternoon and evening, enjoying the views, swimming pool and the friendly staff at your service.

You will have an early morning breakfast before you head out for your chimpanzee trek! Kibale Forest is an extremely diverse and dense tropical forest – the perfect home for these wonderful primates. You will have a briefing at Kibale Forest headquarters to run through the logistics, safety features and the behaviours of chimpanzees. Once you have been assigned your group with a ranger, you will begin to trek the forest to find the chimpanzees. After your chimpanzee trek, you will continue on to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is beautifully scenic. Spend the next two nights at Kyambura Gorge Lodge – the height of luxury.

You will begin your day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is home to over 100 mammal species including lion, buffalo, elephant, hippo, hyena and the elusive giant forest hog. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. This will give you the opportunity to see elephant, hippo, crocodile and hundreds of bird species. It’s a truly beautiful experience. Spend the night at Kyambura Gorge Lodge which is proudly part of the Volcanoes Portfolio. Everything here is perfection – the accommodation, the food, the drinks and the service.

On route to Bwindi National Park, you will drive through the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive. This area is called Ishasha which is famous for its resident tree-climbing lions. As you will have your own driver/guide and vehicle, you can enjoy the safari at your own pace, looking out for wildlife at all moments. When you arrive at Bwindi National Park, you will spend the next two nights in Bwindi Lodge – a stunning lodge offering an exceptional location and overall service.

Today is the day you have been waiting for… the gorilla trek! After a big morning breakfast (you’ll need it for energy), you will be transferred to the park headquarters to be briefed on the logistics and rules of gorilla trekking, Each group includes 6 people, rangers, trackers and porters. Once assigned your group, you will begin your trek to find the gorilla group. This may be anywhere between 2 and 6 hours so be prepared and ready to hike! Once you find them, you will be allowed one hour to watch, observe and enjoy their presence. It is a humbling experience.

After a breakfast in Bwindi Lodge, you will be transferred to the airstrip to fly to Entebbe. As you fly over south western Uganda, you will see the rolling hills, the thick vegetation and local farms. It is a great way to end your adventure in Uganda and reflect on the unforgettable experiences you have done over the past week. Once you land, you will be met on arrival and transferred to the international airport to connect onto your flight home.