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uganda
remote karamoja safari
Climb Mount Kadam to 3,063 metres, walk with Karamajong herders and track lion in Kidepo Valley.
- Private Safari
- From $6,755 pp
- 2 guests
- 9 days
trip highlights
- Track habituated chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and watch for forest species such as the green-breasted pitta.
- Trek for gorilla families across the ridges and valleys of Bwindi's remote southern sector.
- Visit Mgahinga National Park, where a single habituated gorilla group makes for focused encounters, and learn about the Batwa community.
- Stay at four lodges including Kibale Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, and Mt Gahinga Lodge.
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Tracking Uganda's Great Apes
This nine-night journey through Uganda focuses on the country’s great apes, linking the forests of Kibale, Bwindi, and Mgahinga. Kibale holds Africa’s highest density of chimpanzees, Bwindi’s steep ridges shelter gorilla families, and Mgahinga, the smallest park, has a single habituated gorilla group.
A private driver-guide accompanies you throughout, with light aircraft flights and vehicle transfers between regions. Early morning treks led by expert trackers form the core of each stay, with afternoons free for crater lakes, community visits, or volcanic slopes. Lodges sit in areas of ecological importance, from Hotel No 5 in Entebbe to Mt Gahinga Lodge.
Daily Itinerary Breakdown
Entebbe
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer privately to Hotel No 5, set in a quiet neighbourhood. This first day is designed for rest after long-haul travel, adjusting to Uganda’s rhythm. Depending on arrival time, guests may enjoy the gardens, pool, or a walk along Lake Victoria’s edge. The evening provides a gentle introduction before beginning the primate-focused journey.
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel No 5
Kibale Forest
Fly west to Kasese and continue by road to Kibale Lodge. Early starts take you into Kibale National Park, home to Africa’s highest density of chimpanzees. Tracking involves observing troop dynamics, feeding behaviour, and vocal communication in the forest canopy. Afternoons allow for exploration of crater lakes, community walks, or birdwatching in an area renowned for forest species such as the green-breasted pitta.
- Fully Inclusive
- Kibale Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Fly south into Bwindi’s remote southern sector, staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. Mornings are devoted to gorilla tracking, which can involve strenuous hikes across ridges and valleys. This region’s steep terrain supports a rich assemblage of birdlife and primates beyond gorillas. Afternoons are at leisure, with options to visit local communities or simply take in views stretching into the Virunga chain.
- Fully Inclusive
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Mgahinga National Park
Transfer by road to Mt Gahinga Lodge, bordering Uganda’s smallest but most secluded gorilla park. With only one habituated group, encounters here are highly focused and often more intimate. Beyond gorilla tracking, guests may hike the volcanic slopes or learn about the Batwa community who once lived in the forest. Three nights provide time to engage deeply with this unique landscape before departure.
- Fully Inclusive
- Mt Gahinga Lodge
Ed Charles, BBC Producer
Fitzroy are true specialists in accessing the wilderness. They know where to go and importantly, when to go there. Highly recommended.
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uganda & kenya
gorillas, laikipia and the coast
Uganda's gorillas, the Laikipia Highlands and Mara Naboisho, then Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean, across 14 nights.
- Private Safari
- From $12,465 pp
- 2 guests
- 14 nights
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uganda
trekking the albertine rift
Trek on foot across the Albertine Rift to track mountain gorillas in Mgahinga and the forests of Bwindi.
- Private Safari
- From $11,705 pp
- 2 guests
- 11 days
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Whether by phone or in person, we work with you directly to shape a journey that is both thoughtfully considered and expertly delivered.
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