Itinerary

1. Day 1 Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park

   We can either pick you up from the hotel or from the Entebbe Airport when you arrive. The tour driver-guide who speaks English will be assigned to pick you up, and you will start your journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Mburo is a small, convenient place that is close to the highway connecting Entebbe/Kampala to the parks in western Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a small savannah park in Uganda. It is home to many different types of birds and animals like zebras, impalas, buffalo, and hippos. There is also a rare leopard that lives there. When you arrive, you will go to the check-in desk. If you have extra time, you can go on a game drive in the late afternoon to evening. Otherwise, you will go to your accommodations and spend the evening relaxing without any plans or obligations.

2. Day 2 Nature Walk and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

   You will have breakfast early in the morning and then go for a walk in the Mburo morning park with a ranger-guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority who will be carrying a weapon. During this morning walk, you will get to see zebras, giraffes, eland, topi, and other antelope, as well as Cape buffaloes, and more animals up close. You can walk on the trail up the hills to see Lake Mburo and what's farther away. Afterwards, you'll go back to where you are staying to check out. Then, you'll get on a vehicle to go to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We plan to arrive at the place you'll stay in Queen's in time for lunch. After eating and resting a little, you'll go out to watch animals. During the game drive, you might see groups of buffalo or elephants, a family of lions, a shy leopard, pigs called warthogs, and various types of antelopes. After that, you will go back to where you are staying, and you can relax.

3. Day 3 Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

   You will eat breakfast and then go find the chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge. The gorge is a place where chimpanzees live, and there are also other animals like baboons, monkeys, and birds. Today, you will spend the beginning of the day following chimpanzees here. After that, you'll go back to where you are staying to take a break and have lunch. After you finish eating, you will get on a boat and go on a trip for 2 hours. The boat will go on the Kazinga Channel, which is a waterway that joins Lakes George and Edward. While on the trip, you will be amazed by seeing giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as other wildlife. You will also find many different types of birds near the water. After the boat ride, you can go on a short game drive in the late afternoon and then go back to the lodge.

4. Day 4 Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   You'll wake up early and go on a morning safari in the Kasenyi plains. Keep an eye out for Cape buffaloes, groups of elephants, lions, and leopards (although they may be difficult to see) among other animals. Go back to the lodge and check out. Then, you'll go to the Ishasha sector to look for lions that climb trees. The possibility of seeing these lions is around 70%, but sometimes they are difficult to see, especially when they are searching for food in the tall grass. If you can see them, the view is beautiful and easy to remember. After Ishasha, you will go to the place where we will stay near Bwindi National Park (specifically the Ruhija sector). You will arrive in the evening, around 5 or 6 pm. #Optional (extra cost $120): You can choose to participate in a lion tracking experience. This means you will join a member of the predator research team who will guide you on this expedition.

5. Day 5 Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

   You'll eat breakfast and go to the ranger's station. You will get some instructions from a ranger guide on what you should and should not do while trekking. After that, you will go into the Bwindi Forest for your exciting experience. The amount of time it takes and the type of land they move through are different depending on how these big primates move. After finding a gorilla group, you can spend an hour with them. The excitement of having the opportunity to watch these kind and at-risk giants is something you will never forget. You'll go back to where you are staying, leave, and go to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is surrounded by beautiful hills covered in green plants. These hills are quite tall, ranging from 2,200 to 2,478 meters in height. However, what makes the lake truly special are the 29 islands scattered throughout it. These islands come in different shapes and sizes and are very enchanting to look at. You could spend hours admiring them.

6. Day 6 Transfer Back to Entebbe

   You'll enjoy a calm breakfast at your accommodation while taking in the stunning view of the Bunyonyi islands right in front of you. Afterward, you'll start your journey back to Entebbe Airport. Anticipate having lunch on the way and stopping at the Uganda Equator line in Kayabwe. You can take some memorable photos there and also buy some artwork if you like. You'll go on the trip and arrive at the airport in the late afternoon or evening.