Group journey
Uganda: Gorilla trekking adventure
During this journey through the highlands of Uganda, we will travel through a range of eco-systems using a blend of hiking trails and 4WD’s to explore each area. The variety that Uganda is able to offer, makes for a fascinating proposition on this journey, from the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this is a journey that is a full of contrasts as it is wildlife.
Whilst the mountain gorilla is likely to be the main draw for many guests, we will also spend time trekking among chimpanzee in two distinct equatorial forest regions, and on game drives whilst enjoying a more traditional safari.
Limited:
8 Guests
Duration:
10 Days
Protection:
ABTOT 5409
Destination:
Uganda
Price:
$6,388.00£5,429.00
Your Daily Itinerary
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Arrive Entebbe
Upon arrival into Entebbe airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting you may wish to visit Ngamba Island, a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees on Lake Victoria.
- Guide TBC
- No meals included on this day
- Accommodation in Hotel No.5
South to Bwindi
This morning you will transfer back to Entebbe Airport for the short flight (around 1.5 hours) to Kihihi from where you will continue by road for approximately 2 hours to Bwindi, the gateway to the impressively named Impenetrable Forest.
- Guide TBC
- Breakfast in your hotel, lunch, dinner at your lodge
- Accommodation in Buhoma Lodge
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Over the next two days on the fringes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest you will have the opportunity to trek to visit the iconic mountain gorillas, an experience unsurpassed anywhere in the world.
- Guide TBC
- Breakfast and dinner in your lodge, picnic lunch
- Accommodation in Buhoma Lodge
Gorilla Trekking / Forest Nature Trail
Today there will be a second opportunity to visit the mountain gorillas. Alternatively enjoy a beautiful nature walk through the heart of Bwindi Forest whilst accompanied by a local guide.
- Guide TBC
- Breakfast and dinner in your lodge, picnic lunch
- Accommodation in Buhoma Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Departing Bwindi we head north out of the village passing through the communities that populate the route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A relaxed journey, there will be plenty of opportunities to stop should we wish to.
- Guide TBC
- Breakfast and dinner in camp, packed lunch
- Accommodation in Ishasha Wilderness
Ishasha Sector
Today we will spend the day exploring the Ishasha Region of Queen Elizabeth National Park on game drives. This region of the park is well known for prolific wildlife sightings, with large populations of elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion, and zebra to name but a few.
- Guide TBC
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner in camp
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Kazinga Channel
We will now make our way further north still to the mouth of the Kazinga Channel, a contrasting habitat and experience. The channel, as you might expect, is best explored by boat, allowing us to view the water’s edge as wildlife comes to drink.
- Guide TBC
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner in camp
- Mweya Lodge
Chimps of Kyambura Gorge
Kyambura Gorge presents the first opportunity to trek with chimpanzee on our trip. Meeting with the rangers early in the morning we will then descend into the gorge and listen for the calls of the chimpanzee as we track them through the forest.
- TBC
- Breakfast and dinner in your lodge, picnic lunch
- Primate Lodge
Kibale Forest
In Kibale, we will have a second opportunity to visit chimpanzee in the forests. A very contrasting experience to that found in Kyambura Gorge, the chimps here are more used to the presence of humans and as such it can be an easier experience in physical terms.
- TBC
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner in your lodge
- Primate Lodge
Return to Entebbe
Today we will complete our journey, with a drive of approximately seven hours back to Entebbe. The drive is a scenic one, passing through the Matiri Central Forest Reserve along the way and into Kampala.
- TBC
- Breakfast in your lodge, picnic lunch
- No accommodation included on this day
Highlights
Some of the amazing things you’ll experience
Meet Your Guide
Joan Riera spent his childhood between contrasting lives in both west Africa and Spain’s Catalan region. This unique combination led him to study anthropology at London’s Richmond University, part of a journey that has led him to continue his studies of traditional African cultures, and to become one of the best experts available on the region today.
It is this unique childhood and academic background that enables Joan to both understand and importantly,empathise with, indigenous cultures whilst his infectious personality enables him to operate as a guide. It would be fair to say, it is the fact that he did not train specifically as a guide that makes him such a great one.
Departure Dates
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