Spend a week in the wild with this journey that takes you from the African savanna to the forested depths of Kyambura Gorge. You’ll have a chance to visit with the rare mountain gorillas found only in East Africa, track chimpanzees, and witness wildlife along the water’s edge at Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- 8 days | 7 nights
- Uganda
Highlights
- Game drives and boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Track the habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge
- Witness herds of zebra, antelope, and more on game drives and a nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
Destinations
DAY 1: Arrival & Entebbe
DAY 2-3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
DAY 4-6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
DAY 7: Lake Mburo National Park
DAY 8: Entebbe & Departure
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Karibu! Welcome to Uganda
- ENTEBBE
Karibu—a very warm welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by a representative of Hornbill Treks & Safaris and transferred to your accommodations in Entebbe. You’ll have a safari briefing and time for last questions regarding your adventure across Uganda. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel No. 5, Boma Hotel Entebbe, Lake Victoria Serena
Day 2: Evening Game Drive on the Savanna
- BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST & QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, set out on your scheduled flight to the Queen Elizabeth region. On arrival, transfer to your accommodations. Enjoy a later afternoon game drive through the park. Wildlife here includes the striking Uganda kob, elephant, Cape Buffalo, hyena, hippo, waterbuck, lion, leopard, and nearly 600 bird species–a figure that competes for the highest number of any park in Africa.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Elephant Plains Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Day 3: Game Drives & Boat Safari
- QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, embark on a game drive in the park for a chance to see the lions at hunt and the hyenas before they make their daily retreat into the woods. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, we’ll set sail on the Kazinga Channel, exploring the waterway known for its various bird species and hippo population. Keep an eye out for elephants, as they often head for the water at this hour to drink from the shores of the channel. Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge or enjoy an evening game drive.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Elephant Plains Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Day 4: Chimp Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
- QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK & BWINDI
ACCOMMODATIONS: Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Lodge
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in the Impenetrable Forest
- BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters to meet your park rangers who will serve as your guides for the day’s excursion. Your trek into the mountains may range from thirty minutes to eight hours, but once you meet the gorillas, you will be able to spend one full, unforgettable hour with them. Gorilla tracking begins where the gorillas were found the previous day. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the great outdoors and return to your accommodations for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Lodge
Day 6: Journey to Lake Mburo
- LAKE MBURO
In the morning, transfer to Lake Mburo, arriving for an evening game drive in the park.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Mihingo Lodge
Day 7: Exploring Lake Mburo
- LAKE MBURO
Explore the park on a game drive for a chance to see more zebra, giraffes, antelope, and other incredible fauna. Relax over lunch at your accommodations before setting off on a boat safari on Lake Mburo. Here, you will have an opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, and a wide range of water birds, as well as other wildlife coming to drink at the water’s edge.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Mihingo Lodge
Day 8: Departure
- LAKE MBURO & ENTEBBE
After breakfast, we make our final journey towards Entebbe, stopping for lunch en-route. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport in time to catch your international flight.
How It Works
1. Share Your Inspiration
We’ll listen to your aspirations and discuss the experiences that will meet your travel needs.
2. We'll Plan & Fine-Tune
We’ll put our knowledge of the region to work and create a personalized safari for you.
3. Reserve Your Safari
When you’re ready to book, we’ll handle the details of reserving everything for your trip.
