11 Day Gorillas, Chimps, Wildlife and the Nile


Uganda is a country full of diverse wildlife, amazing people, stunning scenery and exciting activities, many of which can be experienced on this 11 day journey through one of Africa's friendliest destinations.

Chimpanzees, gorillas, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Nile River will provide you with an adventure of a lifetime.
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The rates for the itinerary will vary depending on the season of travel and activities included.   Please contact us for an accurate quote based on your travel dates and preferences
**This is a private itinerary that can be easily tailor made to suit your personal travel dates and requirements.  Please contact us  to discuss your travel plans in more detail. 

Day 01        Arrive Entebbe

On Arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by a Guesthouse representative and transferred to your lodge where you will spend 1 night.
Accommodation:        Option A & B: Boma Guesthouse
                                            Option C: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

Day 02         Entebbe ~Kibale

You will drive through Kampala this morning to Fort Portal, where you will stop for lunch before continuing into the Kibale National Park, one of the most beautiful in Uganda.  You will spend 2 nights here in the forest which is home to abundant primate species and lush and diverse flora.
Accommodation:        Option A & B: Primate Lodge Kibale
                                            Option C: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 03         Kibale National Forest

Today at 05h30 as you head off for a sensational full day Chimp Habituation Experience.   Kibale Forest is known for having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa.  Spending the entire day with the chimps enables you to learn about their lifestyle. The behaviour of the babies will be adorable while the older males do their very best to impress.  Experience how they feed and interact as a family. Observe how they chatter, quarrel and make up again.  Between 18h30 and 19h30 the chimpanzees will start nesting again, at which time you will make your way back out of the forest.  
Accommodation:        Option A & B: Primate Lodge Kibale
                                            Option C: Kibale Forest Camp

Day 04   Kibale ~ Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast you will depart the Kibale Forest at a leisurely pace via the Crater Lakes Area to Kasese Town.  From Kasese, you will cross the Equator as the road passes though the Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda Cobs are abundant, so keep a look out for elephants or buffaloes in the distance.  You will spend the afternoon on a game drive.
Accommodation:        Option A: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
                                            Option B: Katara Lodge
                                            Option C: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Day 05     Queen Elizabeth National Park

This morning will be spent on a game drive, and in the afternoon you will enjoy a cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Accommodation:        Option A: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
                                            Option B: Katara Lodge
                                            Option C: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Day 06        Queen Elizabeth National Park ~ 
                     Bwindi

You will make your way through the south eastern Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and continue through breathtaking scenery to the town of Kisoro, on the southern side of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.     
Accommodation:        Option A: Clouds Gorilla Lodge
                                            Option B: Nkuringo Safari Lodge 
                                            Option C: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro

Day 07        Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

One of the major highlights of any African journey takes place today, as you enter Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla trek.   The hike may be strenuous, but the hour spent with these rare and remarkable creatures will more than make up for any sore muscles or tired limbs.    
Accommodation:        Option A: Clouds Gorilla Lodge
                                            Option B: Nkuringo Safari Lodge 
                                            Option C: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro

Day 08        Bwindi ~ Kampala

It is a long drive today as you make your way back to Kampala, after an early breakfast.   The beautiful rolling hills of Uganda dominate the landscape, and the long day is full of scenic delights.   You will arrive in Kampala in the early evening, and spend 1 night at your lodge here.    
Accommodation:        Cassia Lodge

Day 09        Kampala ~ Jinja

After breakfast you will be transferred to Jinja, where you will spend the next 2 nights, allowing for some relaxation on the banks of the Nile, or for the more active, numerous excursions can be arranged.
Accommodation:        The Haven

Day 10        Jinja

You will have the full day in Jinja today.
Accommodation:        The Haven

Day 11        Day of Departure

You will be transferred back to Entebbe International Airport today in time for your departure flight out of Uganda.