Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   • Early in the morning, after your breakfast, your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel in Kampala, and he will take you through the details of your trip. 
   • After that, go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the southwestern part of Uganda, for gorilla tracking. 
   • Have a stopover at the equator to take photos and the other one in Mbarara to have your lunch. 
   • Along the way, see a lot of sightings, such as the beautiful scenery as you approach the park. This park is also endowed with many plant and animal species like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, forest elephants, birds, and waterfalls. 

   Check-in at the lodge, unwind, have dinner and stay overnight. 

   Accommodation Options: Mahogany Springs(Luxury), Gorilla mist camp/ Silverback Lodge(Mid-range /Moderate), Ruhija Gorilla friend’s Camp(Budget) 

   Meal Plan: Dinner

2. Day 2: Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest

   • On this day, wake up by 6:00 am, have breakfast, and pack your lunch. 
   • Drive ahead to reach the park headquarters, where the ranger guide will brief you on what to do and not to do while in the park. 
   • Then, proceed with the ranger to look out for the mountain gorillas. This involves hiking up and down rugged paths whereby you will need to be physically fit and also carry a walking stick. Also, you can use the local porters to carry your luggage. When you meet these gentle giants, follow what your ranger guide tells you, especially standing 6 meters away from them as you watch the mothers feed the young ones, the juveniles playing and the silverbacks guarding the territory. How long this search will take is based on where the gorillas are located and feeding on, so it can take 2-8 hours. Also don’t forget to carry enough water, a raincoat, sturdy shoes, long-sleeved trousers, and snacks. 
   • Return back to your lodge after trekking. 
   • In the afternoon, you may choose to relax at the lodge or go for a walk through the Batwa community/homesteads, see how they live and enjoy their cultural performances through dance and drama.

3. Day 3: Bwindi Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park

   • Early in the morning, after your breakfast, your driver/guide will take you through the details of your trip. 
   • Then, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
   • Go for a game drive in the park to spot different species of wildlife.
   • Check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

4. Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking - Kampala Departure

   • Take your breakfast in the morning.
   • Then, either opt for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi trail where you will have a chance to see animals such as the lions, warthogs, elephants, topis, buffaloes, among others, also during this morning, you will observe a number of different bird species or choose to visit the Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking. 
   • Afterwards, start off your journey to Kampala and take a halt in Mbarara for Lunch. 
   • After lunch, proceed to Kampala and reach by the afternoon to conclude the tour.