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This incredible Africa safari begins in the Kibale Forest, moves through Queen Elizabeth National Park, and concludes in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Experience the rare highlight of tracking the last remaining mountain gorillas, the elusive chimpanzee, and spotting the unusual tree-climbing lions. Interact with the Batwa Pygmies, the indigenous people of the forest, and discover their rich cultural history all on this uniquely Uganda tour. You will return each night to pure comfort at the classic safari lodges of Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge and Kyambura Gorge Lodge. 
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Highlights
  • Game drive through the Kasenyi plains to search for lions & Uganda kob
  • Track chimpanzees on foot through the Kyanbura Gorge
  • Cruise the Kazinga Channel to view hippos, elephants, & buffalo
  • Walk through a local Bwindi village and learn about community life
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Arrive Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe airport where an Aerolink member of staff will assist you with the check-in and transfer to your 07:45am (arrival 10:05am) or 12:30pm (arrival 14:35pm) domestic flight to Kasese, check-in time is one hour before the flight. Once in Kasese you will be welcomed by your expert guide who will provide knowledge and assistance throughout your journey.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and the contemporary Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the veranda that overlooks the savannah plains with the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains in the distance.

Approximate Travel Times: Flying 2 hours; Driving 2 hours

Day 2: Mweya Peninsula

Either take an early morning or evening game drive for the best opportunity to see game. What you see depends on the season, but the Kasenyi plains are excellent for sighting lion and large herds of Uganda kob. The Mweya peninsula is one of the best places to look for leopard, which live in the dense, scrubby thickets.

You can also visit various community projects from the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) including: Women’s Coffee Cooperative Tour, Reclaimed Wetland Tour, Bee-Keeping Fence Visit, Omumushaka Dance Group Performance, Empundu Playground Visit and much more.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking

The Kyambura Gorge is an extraordinary natural environment and forms a stark contrast to the surrounding grasslands. Here you can track one of our closest animal relatives: the chimpanzee. The chimp population is quite mobile and viewing can be unpredictable but the walk itself is enchanting.

In the afternoon take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which flows between Lakes Edward and George. Kazinga is home to one of the greatest concentration of hippo in Africa and herds of elephant, buffalo and other animals come to drink at the waters edge. The channel is a magnet for waterbirds, with great flocks of pelicans and others birds on the shore, and a great spot to see African fish eagle.

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Your safari now continues to the primeval Bwindi forest. Travelling via Ishasha – subject to road conditions – you can observe the unusual behaviour exhibited by the tree-climbing lions. The long journey through the rapidly changing landscape takes you to Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, which looks across to the towering trees of the forest. Depending on when you arrive, there maybe time to explore the lodge grounds with its clear mountain stream or visit the local village.

You can also visit the Bwindi bar a VSPT project located just 3 minutes from the lodge. They serve chilled drinks and delicious snacks at pocket friendly prices. A few minutes at Bwindi bar will give you an insight in what life in Bwindi Community is like.

Approximate Travel Times: Driving 6 hours

Day 5: Gorilla Tracking

After an early breakfast, set off gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day.
Alternatively there are other activities and excursions on offer in and around the national park:
  • Take a guided walk in the rainforest, home to several endemic bird species, clouds of butterflies and rare plant life. This walk offers excellent photographic
  • opportunities and the knowledgeable guide will provide a great insight into this globally important habitat.
  • Walk through the local village, and learn about community life and Bwindi Community Hospital that started as a health clinic under a tree and now provides vital medical and educational services to over 60,000 people. Also take a tour of our local tea processing operation at the lodge which enables guests to see the various different methods for tea growing and at the end of the tour taste some of our own grown tea! The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust supports both projects.
  • Discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies, and learn about the native tribal inhabitants of the forest. The indigenous people of Bwindi forest, though no longer resident in the forest, still practice many of their traditional hunter-gatherer skills.
Approximate Travel Times: Driving 6 hours

Day 6: Choose your Adventure at Bwindi

Either go gorilla tracking again (additional permits required, upon payment of supplement, subject to availability), or opt for one of the other, gentler but equally rewarding alternatives available (see above).

Day 7: Depart Uganda

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Transfer from Bwindi Lodge to the Kihihi airstrip. Leave with the 09:45am (arrive at 11:25am) or 14:05pm (arrive at 15:55pm) return flight to Entebbe and connect in time for your return flight.

Approximate Travel Times: Flying 2 hours; Driving 2 hours

Please book return flights departing after 08:00pm

Accommodations

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi Lodge-Aerial view

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Visit the Bwindi Lodge on an exciting Mountain Gorilla tracking safari in Africa. Newly renovated,, the lodge offers a stylish and comfortable retreat during your Uganda safari experience. Combine a stay here with other Uganda tours to create a full Africa vacation experience.
Bwindi Lodge-Fire Place
Bwindi Lodge-Library
Bwindi Lodge- Lounge

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Kyambura Gorge Lodge-Main Lodge Area

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Enjoy the eight beautifully appointed, spacious bandas that make up the Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Uganda on your African Safari. On the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the lodge offers stunning views of the gorge, the savannah, and the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge - Pool
Kyambura Lodge - Gorge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge-Bridge

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Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Entrance Fee
  • 1 Gorilla Tracking Permit
  • 1 Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
  • 1 Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
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  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Optional Excursions - Additional Gorilla Tracking Permit in PNV

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