Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park

Your Ugandan safari begins with a seamless pickup from Entebbe International Airport by your expert guide. Settle into a comfortable 4×4 vehicle for the scenic 5-hour drive to Kibale Forest National Park, the “Primate Capital of the World.” This ancient rainforest hosts over 1,500 chimpanzees and 12 other species. Arrive at your lodge by late afternoon to unwind with panoramic views.

Meal Plan: Half-board (dinner included).

Lodges: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (budget), Turaco Treetops (mid-range), Primates Lodge Kibale (luxury).

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Exploration

Rise early for an exhilarating morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale. Hike through misty trails with habituated chimps swinging overhead, offering close-up views of their playful antics—just 2km from most lodges. In the late afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching (over 200 species) and rarer primates like red colobus monkeys. Return for a relaxing evening.

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Lodges: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (budget), Turaco Treetops (mid-range), Primates Lodge Kibale (luxury).

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, embark on a 3-hour drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s premier wildlife haven spanning 1,978 sq km. Traverse rolling hills and crater lakes, spotting vervet monkeys and birds en route. Check into your lakeside lodge overlooking the Kazinga Channel, famed for its hippo pods and Nile crocodiles.

Meal Plan: Full-board.
Lodges: Kazinga Wilderness Camp (budget ), Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge (mid-range), Elephant Plains Lodge (luxury).

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Dawn brings a thrilling morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you’ll track the Big Four (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards—no rhinos here) plus Uganda kob antelopes and giants forest hogs. Afternoon shifts to a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, alive with 600 hippos, crocs, and birds like African fish eagles. Sunset views are magical.

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Lodges: Kazinga Wilderness Camp (budget), Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge (mid-range), Elephant Plains Lodge (luxury).

Drive to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

Post-breakfast, journey 4-5 hours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, detouring through Ishasha for a special game drive. Scan fever trees for tree-climbing lions—Uganda’s rarest spectacle, lounging high above the plains. Arrive at your Bwindi lodge nestled in gorilla territory, ready for tomorrow’s pinnacle.

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Lodges: Gorilla Valley Lodge (budget), Gorilla Leisure Lodge (mid-range), Gorilla Safari Lodge (luxury ).

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Encounter

The highlight: morning gorilla trekking in Bwindi, UNESCO-listed for half the world’s mountain gorillas. Trek 2-7 hours through vines to meet a family for one magical hour—watch silverbacks and playful young. Evening offers an optional Batwa pygmy experience, learning ancient forest lore from these indigenous hunters.

Meal Plan: Full-board.

Lodges: Gorilla Valley Lodge (budget), Gorilla Leisure Lodge (mid-range), Gorilla Safari Lodge (luxury).

Departure Day

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your guide transfers you back to Entebbe Airport (5-6 hours), with stops for souvenirs or photos. Extend your stay or fly out with stories of Uganda’s primates and plains. Lodges available on request for overnights.

Meal Plan: Half-board (breakfast included).
Lodges: None unless requested.