his 7-day adventure captures the essence of Uganda’s incredible biodiversity — from playful chimpanzees in Kibale Forest to majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi’s misty highlands. The journey combines primate tracking, thrilling game drives, and scenic landscapes, offering a perfect balance of excitement and serenity. Discover why Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa as you explore its forests, savannahs, and welcoming communities.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a short walk around the botanical gardens or relax by Lake Victoria.
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel / Airport Guesthouse

Day 2 – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, drive west through beautiful tea plantations and rolling hills to Fort Portal. Arrive at Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Day 3 – Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Embark on an early morning chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest. Observe them as they swing through the trees and interact socially. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided community walk in Bigodi Wetland, spotting colorful birds and monkeys.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2

Day 4 – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular wildlife reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the savannah plains of Kasenyi, where lions, buffaloes, and antelopes roam.
Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 5 – Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Go for an early morning game drive to spot elephants, leopards, and warthogs. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel — home to one of the largest concentrations of hippos in the world and hundreds of water birds.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4

Day 6 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, en route to Bwindi. Enjoy scenic views of terraced hills and tropical forests as you approach your lodge near the gorilla sanctuary.
Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Day 7 – Gorilla Trekking and Departure
After an early breakfast, join your ranger guide for a briefing before venturing into the forest to track a gorilla family. The trek may be challenging, but the reward is an hour of awe-inspiring connection with these gentle giants. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch and later drive to Kigali or Entebbe for your onward flight.

Highlights

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Kazinga Channel boat cruise

• Scenic drives through Uganda’s lush countryside

• Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha

• Community and cultural experiences