Includes: Return airport transfers, meet & greet service, accommodation as stated in good quality hotels / lodges, meals as above (bb first night, balance full board), services of driver/guide, all park entry fees, boat cruise on Kazinga Channel QENP, forest walk at Bwindi, excursion to Ngamba Chimpanzee Island by boat & entrance fees, bottled mineral water on safari.

Excludes: Drinks, tips, items of a personal nature, personal travel insurance, Gorilla trekking permits - USD500 per person per trek. Optional Chamburu chimp tracking permits in QENP at USD30, Kibale at USD70. Optional charter Flights. Optional Chimp Forest walk on Ngamba Island (USD350) or Ngamba "caregiver for a day" experience (USD150) and anything not shown on itinerary. Upgrade to Gorilla Forest Camp at Bwindi optional extra

Please Note:
A Gorilla Forest camp upgrade price is available on request.
All prices are subject to change without notice due to increases beyond our control.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Arrive Entebbe. On arrival met and driven to Lake Victoria Hotel/Boma Guest Lodge, Entebbe. Bed and Breakfast.

Day 2 - OPTION HERE TO FLY DOWN TO BWINDI TO SAVE THE LONG DAY'S DRIVE. From Entebbe head in a westerly direction through the highlands of Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (or to Kisoro Border town) depending on where permits are held. Overnight at a permanent, comfortable tented camp, for two nights with all meals included.

Day 3 - An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp for a late lunch, we overnight as above. All meals included.

Day 4 - A second opportunity to trek gorillas (permits MUST be pre-purchased if you would like to do this). After trekking and lunch, head back to Kabale and overnight at Bushara Camp, on Lake Bunyoni. All meals included.

Day 5 - 6 - Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Within these two days we will go on a boat cruise on the Kasinga Channel, famous for hippos and bird life, and trek chimps in the Chamburu gorge (subject to permits being available and group size). Early morning and late afternoon game viewing / drives will also be conducted in search of Uganda's unique wildlife such as the Giant Forest Hog, Red Forest Buffalo and Ugandan Kob , and lion , elephant and leopard are often seen. The sequence of activities will depend on availability of permits at various times of the day. Your guide will discuss with you during the safari.

Day 7- Morning game drive out of the park. Drive from QENP to Kibale Forest with the backdrop of the breathtaking Rwenzori Mountain range behind you all the way. You will drive along roads through local villages and farmland to Kibale. Overnight at either a luxury tented camp or lodge, or in town at Fort Portal at a guest house. All meals included.

Day 8 - Early morning head to the forest (do some birding en route) to trek chimpanzees with local guides into the Kibale Forest - there are many species of primate in this forest, as well as prolific birdlife. Overnight as above.

Day 9 - Return to Entebbe, to meet our boat to travel out to Ngamba Chimpanzee Island sanctuary, tented camp. You can help support this project by visiting. The entrance and activity fees paid goes directly towards helping cover the recurring costs of the island sanctuary and ensuring the well being of the chimpanzees.

Day 10 - Option to do a morning Chimpanzee Forest walk with one of the researchers on Ngamba island. This particular activity has strict rules with regard to permit availability, and also vaccines required to undertake this activity. Please enquire for a full list of requirements prior to booking. The walk MUST be prebooked well in advance, and cannot be assumed as part of the overnight experience. Transfer to mainland for onward flights after 17h00 .