Uganda: Gorilla trekking adventure

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.

This morning, transfer to Entebbe Airport for a short flight (approximately 1.5 hours) to Kihihi, followed by a 2-hour drive to Bwindi, the gateway to the renowned Impenetrable Forest. The next day, trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an encounter with the mountain gorillas.

Today offers a second opportunity to visit the mountain gorillas before continuing by road to the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a two-night stay. The following day, explore the Ishasha region on game drives, known for its abundant wildlife, including large populations of elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion, and zebra.

Today we will travel to the northern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, embark on a tranquil boat cruise through the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometre stretch of water connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, attracting wildlife to its shores.

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.

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park before heading to Kibale. Known for its diverse ecosystem of forest, grassland, and swamp, Kibale is home to rich wildlife, including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and chimpanzees. Here, you’ll have a second opportunity to track chimpanzees, offering a different experience from Kyambura Gorge, as the chimps in Kibale are more accustomed to human presence, making the trek less physically demanding.

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.