Handpicked Uganda

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, a half day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary can be arranged at an additional cost. This can also be organised at the end of the tour.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bwindi. This afternoon enjoy a forest walk or a cultural visit. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, located on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda. Home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies and 160 species of trees, Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems in East Africa. The park contains almost one half of the world’s population of the endangered mountain gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site. (B)(L)(D)

After breakfast, meet your guide and begin your gorilla tracking experience. The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, is rewarded with the once in a lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have an opportunity to be within metres of these magnificent animals, sharing in their lives and experiencing their day to day activities. Following the trek, return to your accommodation and if time allows enjoy a guided afternoon forest or community walk. (B)(L)(D)

Today there will be an option for a second gorilla trek or forest walk/community visit (must be pre booked and is an extra cost). (B)(L)(D)

This morning drive to the Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drives looking for herds of buffalo, elephant, Uganda kob and the famous tree climbing lion. (B)(L)(D)

Spend the day game driving in the Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth National Park. (B)(L)(D)

Today enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You may encounter herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope, large groups of hippos and crocodiles basking on the shore. The cruise also provides views of Mweya Peninsula and life in a local village. (B)(L)(D)

This morning travel early to the Chamburu Gorge to enjoy chimpanzee tracking. After the trek, depart to the airstrip for the flight back to Entebbe. (B)(L)