After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park and check in at Ndali Lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a crater walk around the Ndali-Kasenda Crater Lakes, formed 8-10,000 years ago by volcanic activity. These picturesque craters, surrounded by lush vegetation, feature clear or emerald green lakes, offering views of nearby hills, tea plantations, and the Rwenzori Mountains. Activities include nature walks, bird-watching, and visits to the “Top of the World” viewpoint.

Meals at the lodge.

Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

After breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest’s headquarters for chimpanzee trekking, then return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its rich wildlife, including the world’s largest hippo population, Nile crocodiles, and various bird species along the Kazinga Channel. Visitors can also explore Kyambura Gorge, home to chimpanzees, and the Kasenyi Plains, known for lions and diverse birdlife.

Meals at the lodge

Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

After breakfast at the lodge, enjoy a guided morning game drive along the Kasenyi Plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its abundant wildlife, including antelopes, elephants, buffalos, and lions. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a 3-hour boat ride along the Kazinga Channel aboard the Wild Frontiers Kingfisher Boat. You may spot elephants, buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds along the shores. The cruise offers stunning views of the Mweya Peninsula and local fishing villages.

Meals at the lodge

Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, transfer to Ishasha in Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park for a guided mid-morning game drive, known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy lunch at Ishasha Jungle Lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi, Africa’s oldest rainforest, is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Aside from gorilla trekking, the park features waterfalls, over 340 bird species, butterflies, and stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Dinner at the camp.

Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides before starting the gorilla trek, which can last 2-7 hours depending on Gorilla movements. Spend an hour observing the gorillas, including the impressive Silverback, then return to the lodge. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience, where the Batwa people demonstrate their traditional way of life, including making weapons, cooking, dancing, and fire-making.

Meals at the camp

Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for a flight to Entebbe.

Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.