Places You’ll Visit
Safari Overview
Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe International Airport
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 3: Second chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: Magic Gorilla trekking in the Mist of Bwindi
Day 6: Transfer from Bwindi to Kampala
Itinerary in Detail
Pick up from Entebbe International Airport
Depending on the flight time from your home country, upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be welcomed by the RwaTrek Expeditions tour guide and transfer to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.rnrnNote: in case you arrive at early time, you will go for a boat cruise on Lake Victoria for a fishing tour costing an extra fee of 300 USD/person.
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After early morning breakfast, You will set off from Kampala/ Entebbe at 6:30 am to enable you to arrive in Kibale forest national park for afternoon chimpanzee tracking. Lunch will be enjoyed at primate Lodge located near Kibale Forest park headquarter where briefing will be done and after enter into the jungle to search for the chimpanzees in their wilderness. Once you have found the chimps, you will spend one hour with them and after return to the lodge to relax at the lodge enjoying the view of the tropical forests. Dinner and overnight at lodge.rnrnNote: Kibale forest national park is ranked as the best for memorable chimpanzee tracking experience in the wilderness of Uganda national parks known to be hosting the magic chimpanzees.
Kyaninga Lodge is located along the rim of the spectacular Lake Kyaninga and one of the country's most distinctive luxury safari lodges overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the crater lake and framed by the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnThe lodge combines handcrafted architecture, eco-conscious design, personalized hospitality and exceptional access to some of Uganda's most celebrated natu...
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is located along the edge of Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda surrounded by verdant tea plantations, indigenous forests, ancient crater lakes and beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains. The lodge provides an ideal base for travelers seeking unforgettable chimpanzee encounters and authentic nature experiences.rnrnThe lodge is an eco-lodge in Kibale Forest Nat...
Second chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have breakfast early in the morning and then transfer to the headquarters for your briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees. The forest walk is guided to give information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on the small animal species which makes it so interesting.rnrnAfter return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare to transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and on arrival, have a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel where you are to see many animals including; crocodiles, hippos, birds and many more. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.rnrnNote: Queen Elizabeth National Park is a top destination that offers tree climbing lions & lion experiential tours that makes it sure deal to see the big five animals.
Kyaninga Lodge is located along the rim of the spectacular Lake Kyaninga and one of the country's most distinctive luxury safari lodges overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the crater lake and framed by the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnThe lodge combines handcrafted architecture, eco-conscious design, personalized hospitality and exceptional access to some of Uganda's most celebrated natu...
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is located along the edge of Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda surrounded by verdant tea plantations, indigenous forests, ancient crater lakes and beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains. The lodge provides an ideal base for travelers seeking unforgettable chimpanzee encounters and authentic nature experiences.rnrnThe lodge is an eco-lodge in Kibale Forest Nat...
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After Early morning lion trekking experiential in queen Elizabeth national park in the kasenyi side, you will return to the lodge for breakfast and later drive to ishasha sector of the very park that is known for the tree-climbing lions, kobs, buffalos, water bucks, elephants, warthogs, lions, and many bird species and later proceed to buhoma sector of Bwindi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Lodge.
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
Magic Gorilla trekking in the Mist of Bwindi
Have breakfast so early in the morning and then head to the park headquarters for briefing about the dos and donu2019ts of gorilla trekking. After, the rangers will lead you into the forest to start your track of these gentle giants. The beauty of spending time seeing the gorillas as they interact with each other is so great and so unforgettable.rnrnYou are usually given 1 hour seeing the interaction of these close relatives to humans. You are therefore advised top carry with you packed lunch and lots of water. After, you return to the lodge for lunch and then proceed to transfer to lake Bunyonyi where you will enjoy the relaxed Dinner and Overnight at lodge.
Transfer from Bwindi to Kampala
After the memorable gorilla trekking experience in the previous day, you will wake up early morning and do a simple boat cruise to visit the islands on lake bunyonyi , later have breakfast, start the drive to Kigali for the flight back to the home country.
What’s Included & Excluded
Complete transparency with no hidden costs on your RwaTrek safari.
Included in Your Trip
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (Entebbe International Airport or Kampala).
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel for all transfers.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Gorilla trekking permit (one permit per person).
- All national park entrance fees.
- Accommodation for 5 nights (budget, mid-range, or luxury, depending on the package).
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Guided game drives and nature activities included in the itinerary.
- Boat cruise or other included excursions (where applicable).
- Government taxes and VAT.
- Ranger and guide fees during gorilla trekking.
Not Included
- International flights to and from Uganda.
- Uganda visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (unless specifically included).
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, porters, and hotel staff.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodation before or after the safari unless stated.
- Government-imposed increases in park fees or permit costs after booking.
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
Accommodations on this Tour
Luxury
Kyaninga Lodge
Kyaninga Lodge is located along the rim of the spectacular Lake Kyaninga and one of the country's most distinctive luxury safari lodges overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the crater lake and framed by the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnThe lodge combines handcrafted architecture, eco-conscious design, personalized hospitality and exceptional access to some of Uganda's most celebrated natu...
Midrange
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge is located along the edge of Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda surrounded by verdant tea plantations, indigenous forests, ancient crater lakes and beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains. The lodge provides an ideal base for travelers seeking unforgettable chimpanzee encounters and authentic nature experiences.rnrnThe lodge is an eco-lodge in Kibale Forest Nat...
Luxury
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
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