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This 9-day journey takes you deep into lush tropical forests and scenic savannahs for unforgettable encounters with chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and golden monkeys. Along the way, enjoy birdwatching in wetlands, volcano hiking, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and authentic cultural encounters with the Batwa people. This trip is a perfect balance of thrill, tranquility, and meaningful connection with nature.

Day 1: Drive to Kibale National Park – Into the Primate Paradise

After a warm welcome from your guide in Kampala, begin your scenic drive to Kibale National Park, famous for housing 13 primate species. Enjoy views of crater lakes, banana plantations, and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Stop for lunch in Fort Portal before checking into your forest lodge.

Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Today is all about chimpanzees! Head into the forest for an unforgettable encounter with our closest relatives. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a birder’s paradise and home to rare monkeys like the grey-cheeked mangabey.

Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP + Evening Boat Cruise

After breakfast, set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park—Uganda’s most diverse wildlife park. In the evening, take a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of birds gather at the shoreline.

Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge / The Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Morning Boat Safari & Evening Game Drive

Start your day with another boat safari followed by an exciting evening game drive through the Kasenyi plains. Look out for lions, buffalo, antelopes, elephants, and more.

Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge / The Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Scenic Transfer to Bwindi – Home of the Gentle Giants

Today, journey further southwest into the thick jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Take in breathtaking scenery as you ascend into the forest.

Overnight: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Bluff Lodge/ Nkuringo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Encounter with the Batwa

An early start takes you to the park headquarters for a briefing, then into the forest to track gorillas. Once found, you’ll spend a life-changing hour with these majestic primates. In the evening, immerse in the Batwa tribe’s traditions, learning their forest survival skills, music, and culture.

Overnight: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Bluff Lodge/ Nkuringo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Mgahinga – Optional Lake Mutanda Cruise

Head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where “silver meets gold” – the only place where gorillas and golden monkeys share a habitat. After lunch, enjoy an optional scenic boat ride on Lake Mutanda with views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Overnight: Murehe Safari Lodge / Travellers Rest Inn / Ikaze Cottages
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Golden Monkey Tracking – Elusive, Energetic & Endearing

After breakfast, embark on an energizing trek through bamboo forests to find golden monkeys. Watch their playful antics and enjoy breathtaking views along the trail. Afternoon at leisure to relax and reflect on your journey.

Overnight: Murehe Safari Lodge / Travellers Rest Inn / Ikaze Cottages
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Return to Entebbe – Farewell Uganda

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala / Entebbe. En route, stop at the Equator Line in Kayabwe for photos and local craft shopping. Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport in time for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Optional Accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe on arrival day and Departure day.