Day 1: ENTEBBE - NGAMBA ISLAND - KAMPALA

A visit to the island of the chimpanzees! In the morning you will depart from Entebbe for a close encounter with our closest relatives. After a pleasant boat ride you will reach Ngamba Island, where you will be directed to the visitors reception to learn more about the chimps and their lifestyle. You will be able to view and photograph these fascinating apes in their “New come Home from Captivity” only in Entebbe at Entebbe Airport Guest House or The Boma Guest House or Gately Inn or in Kampala.

Day 2: KAMPALA - FORT PORTAL

After breakfast we will depart Kampala and head west to Fort Portal. Driving through the verdant countryside we will pass traditional homesteads and farms with a lunch stop at Garden's Restaurant for a Ugandan Buffet, proceed towards the Crater Lake Region with visits to the Top of the world and neighboring crater lakes. Overnight at Ndali Lodge or Chimpanzee Forest Guest House or Primate Lodge.

Day 3: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

After Breakfast report to the Park Headquarters for Briefing as the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking. Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey and many others.

After a hearty lunch we transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Return to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 4: KIBALE - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to QENP with a lunch stop at Kasese. Upon entering the park, you will enjoy a short game Drive before checking into your Accommodation. Overnight at Ishasha wilderness Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 5: Game Viewing and Boat Cruise

Early Morning Breakfast and for game drive and head for the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. A search for the tree climbing Lions, elephants, buffaloes, if luck the Leopard and many bird species.

Return to your accommodation for Lunch or a packed lunch will have been provided in the morning.

In the afternoon we proceed for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George. Enjoy abundant birdlife such as such as African Fish eagle, Grey headed king fisher, Swamp flycatcher, Grey capped Warbler, Red chested sunbird, Black-headed gonolek, Great White nad Pink backed Pelican, Great and long tailed Cormorants, Common Squaco Heron, African open billed stock, Malachite and Pied kingfishers, Black crake, swamp fly catcher among others and the hundreds of hippos that are cooling off at the shores, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari. Return to your accommodation at 5:00pm and enjoy beautiful sunset.


Day 6: QENP to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast we go for a hike in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. Driving through a grassland area, all of a sudden we come across an amazing gorge of one hundred meters deep, covered with tropical rainforest. You will hike into the gorge of the Kyambura River in search of the wild chimpanzees. It is a beautiful walk through the river valley, home to many birds and butterfly species as well.

After this activity we drive to Lake Mburo National Park with lunch enroute. As we enter the park and head towards the accommodation it is likely that you will see some wildlife, like impalas, topis, warthogs, zebras and buffaloes. Dinner and overnight at Rwonyo Camp or Mihingo Lodge.


Day 7: Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala

Early start of the day as we will go for a nature walk guided by a ranger. Lake Mburo is the only national park where you can experience a safari on foot. After breakfast we transfer to Kampala with a stop at the equator for photos or shopping. Arrival late in the afternoon in Kampala transfer to your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe.