Day 1:
Arrival in Entebbe
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
- Meet your guide and transfer to your accommodation.
- Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore Entebbe or relax at your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Entebbe or Kampala.
Day 2:
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its dense tropical rainforest and diverse primate population.
- Stop for lunch en route.
- Arrive at your lodge near Kibale in the afternoon.
- Rest and prepare for the next day's activities.
- Overnight stay near Kibale Forest National Park
Day 3:
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
- Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking.
- Receive a briefing from park rangers before embarking on a trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups.
- Spend time observing and photographing these fascinating primates in their natural habitat.
- After trekking, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, you may opt for a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to spot more primates and bird species.
- Overnight stay near Kibale Forest National Park.
Day 4:
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse wildlife reserves.
- Stop at the equator for a photo opportunity and to learn about the northern and southern hemispheres.
- Arrive at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon.
- Enjoy an evening game drive in the park, where you may encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, and other wildlife species.
- Overnight stay near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 5:
Game Drive and Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Wake up early for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering the best chance to spot predators and other wildlife.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and some leisure time.
- In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos and Nile crocodiles.
- Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species along the shores.
- Return to the lodge in the evening and relax.
- Overnight stay near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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Day 6:
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's mountain gorilla population.
- Enjoy scenic views as you travel through rural villages and rolling hills.
- Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the afternoon.
- Rest and prepare for gorilla trekking the next day.
- Overnight stay near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 7:
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing.
- Begin your gorilla trek, guided by park rangers and trackers, through the dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family.
- Spend up to one hour observing and photographing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
- After trekking, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, you may opt for a community visit to learn about the local culture and traditions.
- Overnight stay near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 8:
Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before departing for Entebbe International Airport.
- Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for souvenir shopping or additional sightseeing.
- Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Uganda Primate Safari.
