Begin your adventure spotting shoebill storks on a boat trip through Murchison Falls. Go on to discover Kibale’s rainforest and hear the chattering of the chimpanzees before you see them. A population of over 1,450 of these energetic creatures live alongside other playful primates, including the delightful looking red colobus monkey and rare L’Hoest’s monkey who boast a striking white ruff and black face. Take an inspiring safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and witness some of Africa’s most popular inhabitants: the tree-climbing lion, African elephant, leopard, and Cape buffalo. Top off your trip with a spectacular gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Price based on two sharing and includes: International and internal economy flights, private transfers, accommodation and meals as specified below. One complimentary chimp trekking permit per booking also applicable.
Meal basis: BB Breakfast | FB Full Board
This itinerary is only a suggestion - our sales team will be happy to put together alternative, bespoke itineraries.
Fly to Entebbe International Airport. You will be met on arrival, fast tracked through immigration and a personal safari guide will transfer you to Lake Victoria Serena Resort for an overnight stay. (BB)
Lake Victoria Serena Resort
After breakfast, take a connecting flight to Murchison Falls National Park for a 2 night stay at Bakers Lodge. Game drives here take you across open African savanna in search of lions, leopard, hyena, buffalo, elephant, hartebeest and a range of birdlife. Carrier recommended: a boat ride up the Nile to Murchison Falls. (FB)
Bakers Lodge
Take a charter to Kibale National Park, passing through tea plantations, before arriving at Kyaninga Lodge for a 2 night stay. Experiences here include chimpanzee tracking in the forest which has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa, a walk through the Bigodi Swamp and a visit to a primary school to meet with the locals. (FB)
Kyaninga Lodge
Next journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, for a 2 night stay at Ishasha Wilderness Lodge. Fig tree-dotted plains at the park provide the ideal canopy cover for the fascinating tree-climbing lions hunting unsuspecting Uganda Kob. The diverse surrounding landscape waiting to be explored also includes open savanna, rainforest, swamps and Lake Edward. (FB)
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Transfer to Bwindi National Park and end your trip with a 2 night stay at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. The park is home to endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and endemic bird species. Gorilla trekking will take between two and six hours with an experienced ranger; there's also the chance to meet with the Batwa community and learn about their life in the forest. (FB)
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest CampTake a charter flight back to Entebbe Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow.
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