9-DAY UGANDA: VISITING GORILLAS & CHIMPANZEES

You arrive at Entebbe International Airport, your gateway to the diverse beauty of Uganda! This is the country of adventurous mountain gorilla and chimp trekking, stunning wildlife safaris, amazing road trips and wilderness adventures by boat, bike, horse or foot. Experience the warm hospitality of the Ugandan people and be amazed by the cultural encounters with the different indigenous tribes. With us, you’ll experience it all! Our driver awaits you in the airport, carrying a sign with your name on it. Welcome to Uganda!

The drive from Entebbe (or Kampala) to Kibale National Park is a 6-hour scenic route that will take you through lush countryside, several plantations and some bustling towns and villages. As you get closer to the incredible Kibale National Park, the landscape slowly changes into a thick forest, and you might have a chance to spot your first chimpanzee or some other primates. Get ready to wake up your inner Tarzan or Jane, as tomorrow you will put on your hiking boots and head into the jungle!

Meet our closest relatives and watch them play, eat and groom each other in the middle of the green rainforest – goosebumps guaranteed! Following this wow experience, you make your way to Uganda’s most royal park and the Big Five.

After discovering countless gems of Queen Elizabeth National Park on land, it’s time to hop into a comfy boat and do the same on the Kazinga Channel – the home of hippos, crocodiles and colourful birds.

Enjoy the beauty of Uganda on a 5 to 6-hour drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Observe the landscape gradually transforming from open savannah plains to thick and lush green forests. A memorable drive!

The Rushaga sector in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to eight gorilla families, some of which are still unaccustomed to human presence. During a mountain gorilla trekking tour, you can hike along challenging trails, spending either an hour with the habituated groups or, at an extra cost, up to four hours observing the less familiar giants in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you can watch the gorillas eat, play, and be guarded by the silverback, will leave you in awe and may even bring tears of joy to your eyes. Please note that gorilla trekking is conducted in groups of up to 8 people, requires proper hiking shoes, and typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Also, since this is a very popular activity which needs both a permit and a guide, it has to be booked separately and well in advance.

After your amazing gorilla trekking experience, you drive from Bwindi Impenetrable to Lake Mburo National Park. During this 7-hour road trip, you see the forest-like landscape gradually transform into soft verdant hills and open savannah. Lake Mburo is packed with wildlife seeking green vegetation and refreshment, so grab your binoculars and be sure to stay on the lookout for zebras, giraffes and many different bird species!

Marvel at African wildlife from up close (like really close!) during a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, explore the surroundings by bike and step into your private jeep to dive even deeper into the unique landscape around the glistening Lake Mburo

After some exhilarating days, the end of your adventure is near. Enjoy the ride back to where it all started, take in the stunning views once more, and take off with new memories that last forever. Or simply stay a little longer.