Itinerary

1. Day 1: From Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

   • Depart from Kampala at dawn and travel southwest through villages, cultivated farmlands, and scenic rolling hills.

   • Stop at the Equator for photographs before continuing to Mbarara for lunch.

   • Drive into the highlands as you approach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

   • Arrive in the evening, check into your forest lodge, and enjoy dinner before resting for the next day’s trekking.

2. Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Encounter

   • Begin your morning with breakfast then proceed to the Bwindi park headquarters for a full trekking briefing.

   • Start your guided trek at 9.00 a.m. through dense rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family.

   • Spend one hour observing the gorillas as they feed, interact, and play in their natural habitat.

   • Return to the lodge to relax before heading out for a community visit to meet the Batwa forest people.

3. Day 3: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha

   • Enjoy breakfast then travel north towards Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha sector.

   • Explore the Ishasha region where the famous tree climbing lions are often seen resting in fig trees.

   • Continue into the park and, time permitting, enjoy an afternoon boat safari along the wildlife rich Kazinga Channel.

   • Observe hippos, elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife along the shores.

4. Day 4: Morning Game Drive or Chimpanzee Tracking and Return to Kampala

   • Set out early for either a classic savannah game drive or a chimpanzee tracking experience.

   • Watch for early morning predators returning from night hunts as well as elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and hyenas.

   • Have lunch then begin the scenic return journey to Kampala or Entebbe where the safari concludes.