A female mountain gorilla with a baby. Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Uganda Safari Itinerary

Gorillas, chimps and game on a group lodge-based safari in Uganda.

8 days from £5,685pp plus international flights.

Full itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe

When you arrive at Entebbe you will be met and taken to The Boma Guest House, or an equivalent property for your first night. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax after your flight, and you have a choice of local restaurants for meals today, or you can eat in-house.

Day 2

To Queen Elizabeth National Park

You have an early start this morning. A driver will collect you to take you to the airport for the flight to Kasese Airstrip where you are met and driven to the lodge. After settling in and enjoying lunch you can enjoy a game drive Today you'll be busy on a game drive in the Kasenyi region of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Several species of antelope live here including the Ugandan kob. Other animals you might encounter include buffalo, warthogs, monitor lizards and perhaps a solitary elephant or two. Nearer the camp there will be chances to do some bird watching.

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Day 3

Chimp Trekking, & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

This morning you'll go for a hike in search of chimpanzees, tracking them in their natural habitat. It's a beautiful walk through the river valley surrounded by tropical rainforest. They may be difficult to spot, but you will hear their noisy presence for sure. Later this afternoon you will have a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you are almost always guaranteed sightings of hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and elephants. This is also an excellent opportunity for observing birds and wildlife on the riverbanks. You'll overnight back at the lodge tonight.

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Day 4

Drive To Ishasha

This morning, having had breakfast, you'll set off for Ishasha in the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area of the park is known for its tree climbing lions. As you drive through the area, you'll have the Rwenzori Mountains on the right and the green valley to the left, On they way you'll stop to visit the Ishasha Community Project where you can walk around the village, meet the local people and have the opportunity to buy locally made handicrafts. Once you arrive at your lodge, settle in. Later there will be the opportunity for another game drive before returning to the lodge for a beautiful sundowner before dinner.

you'll arrive at Ishasha Wilderness Camp in good time.

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Day 5

Drive To Bwindi

After breakfast you'll set off on an early morning game drive which will be interrupted for a delightful bush breakfast in the heart of the park. Then you will continue on to Bwindi, home of the mountain gorilla. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at your new above and settle in. This afternoon there'll be time for an evening visit to the local village for an insight into the way of life and culture of the people of Bwindi.

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Day 6

Gorilla Trekking

Today is the real highlight for many people - the day you trek for gorillas! You will be put into a group matching your rough physical fitness by the park authorities. Some gorillas are nearby and others can be a long hike away. Once you find the family, you have one hour to revel in this incredible experience, watching them at rest and play. Afterwards you'll return to the lodge for a well-earned rest.

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Day 7

Optional Second Trek, Walk Or Community Visit

If you have bought a second gorilla permit, then this is your day to head off into the mountains again to spend another magical hour with the gorillas. Otherwise it's a day to relax, take an optional guided forest walk or perhaps a visit a local village. Either way you'll have a full and rewarding day in Bwindi.

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Day 8

Return To Entebbe

It's your final morning in Bwindi. After breakfast you'll be taken to Kihihi Airstrip for the flight back to Entebbe, where you'll be met and transferred either into town (if you're continuing your holiday in Uganda), or to the international airport for your onward flight.

Breakfast, lunch