Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Nov 22, 2024) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2 (Nov 23, 2024) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 (Nov 24, 2024) - Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)
Day 4 (Nov 25, 2024) - Kibale National Park (Chimp Tracking) to Kampala

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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

Ensuite Accommodation Packages

Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Nov 22, 2024, in a group of two adults . Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

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Option E1: $1,801 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,846 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser , $1,892 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser , $1,982 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Gorilla Closeup Lodge - Budget Crafted Room, Bwindi (Nkuringo) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope - Round house, Lake Bunyonyi from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Main House, Kibale from Nov 24, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E2: $1,904 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,949 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser , $1,995 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser , $2,085 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Gorilla Valley Lodge - Ensuite, Bwindi (Rushaga) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort - Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kibale Forest Camp - Safari Tent, Kibale from Nov 24, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E3: $1,995 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,040 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser , $2,086 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser , $2,176 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Isunga Safari Lodge, Kibale from Nov 24, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E4: $2,152 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,197 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser , $2,243 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser , $2,333 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Engagi Lodge - Bandas, Bwindi (Buhoma) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Birdnest Main Resort - Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Crater Safari Lodge - Standard Cabanas, Kibale from Nov 24, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E5: $3,203 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $3,248 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser , $3,294 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser , $3,384 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bwindi Lodge - Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kyaninga Lodge, Kibale from Nov 24, 2024 to Nov 25, 2024 [Full Board]

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up around 7:00 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) by our guide who will brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in a comfortable and secure touring vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South-West which will take around 9 hours of drive. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara.

Day 2 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi

You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will will stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and later transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.

The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free.

Note: Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you can pay the extra amount for the activity (Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching and Cray Fishing.) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or on the next day before departing to Kibale National Park.

Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)

After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park in the morning with the target to have lunch in Fort portal area near Kibale Forest national park. You can have Punctuated stopovers in the far country side that offer us chances of viewing tea plantations along the drive through Fort Portal which is located in the shadow of the legendary Rwenzori Mountain which forms a mystic backdrop to the beautiful volcanic landscape you are treated to on your drive from the town to the park.

Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge for relaxation. Later in the day you shall be transferred to the Bigodi Wetlands, situated on the eastern edge of the forest. There you shall take a light walk in the wetlands to observe plenty of wildlife including birds and many monkey species.

Day 4 - Kibale National Park (Chimp Tracking) to Kampala

After early breakfast, you will transfer to the park offices to meet the ranger guides for pre-trek briefing after which you will set off to trek into forest to track a community of Chimpan
After early breakfast, you will transfer to the park offices to meet the ranger guides for pre-trek briefing after which you will set off to trek into forest to track a community of Chimpanzees. Up to 3 large communities of Chimpanzees have been habituated for the tracking adventure. You will locate the Chimps without so much straining since the territory of each of Chimp community is known beforehand by advance trackers as it will be communicated by your guides. While you trek through the forest you will observe plenty of other wildlife. Other primates which you may spot include Red Colobus Monkey, L’Hoest Monkey, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, and Vervet Monkeys.

The bird lovers spot many forest specials from a total of 335 bird species recorded in the forest. The trademark pant hoots and loud screams of the Chimps can be heard from a distance and will lead you to the community which you will spend no more than hour observing and following in the forest. The Chimps which will be swinging through trees with so much speed, pant hooting, slapping the tree barks and screaming to locate each other. It is an adrenaline giving atmosphere and a memorable experience.

Post lunch you will be transferred back to Kampala (or Entebbe), where your tour will come to an end.

Stay Locations

Maps

Meals

Day 1 (Nov 22, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Nov 23, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Nov 24, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Nov 25, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Times

Day 1 - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 8.5 to 10 hours (473 to 510 km)
Day 2 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 1.5 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (312 km)
Day 4 - Kibale National Park to Kampala takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (310 km)

Note 1 : These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Note 2 : Driving distance and drive time to and from Bwindi will vary depending upon the sector and location of the accommodation.

Inclusions

• Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).

• Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.

• Activities mentioned in the itinerary.

Exclusions

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• International flights.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Government imposed an increase of Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.