Meet and greet in Kampala at 8:00 am. Drive west towards Queen Elizabeth National Park through the volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley, with a stopover at the Equator for photos. The descent into Queen Elizabeth National Park reveals a stunning panorama of Lake George and Lake Edward, amidst game-filled plains. In the evening, enjoy a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The bird life is colorful and abundant. Return for dinner and an overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse eco-systems of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters provide a home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. An early morning walk in the spectacular Kyambura Gorge provides excellent opportunities to view chimpanzees, l’Hoest’s, red colobus, black and white colobus monkeys and more. After a picnic lunch, travel on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Volcano Tented Camp.
This day begins with an early morning entry into the gorilla sanctuary-a dramatic, steeply forested landscape. The spectacular and incredibly dense rainforest is accessed by numerous animal trails that criss-cross through the forest. Mammals that live here include, among others, the endangered Mountain gorilla, rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephant, black-fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, giant forest hog. This park is best known for its fascinating gorillas. The time taken to find the gorillas and the terrain covered will vary according to the movements of these marvelous primates. Observing these shy and peaceful animals is a rare, moving, and exciting experience. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Bwindi Tented Camp.
Drive through the terraced hillsides and winding roads of the Kigezi Highlands, an area also known as the "Switzerland of Africa", to Kisoro. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Travellers Rest Camp.
Tracking gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and in Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda. This provides a simply amazing chance to see the endangered and fascinating mountain gorillas. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Travellers Rest Camp
Tracking gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and in Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda. This is simply an amazing chance to see the endangered and fascinating mountain gorillas. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Travellers Rest Camp
Sit back and enjoy a leisurely drive back to Kampala, with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch.
