Primate Safaris in Uganda

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Starting early after morning breakfast, you will head southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, crossing the equator with lunch en route into the "Switzerland of Uganda" through the scenic hills of Kigezi. With plenty of stopovers for photos and stretching from long drives, you'll arrive at your accommodation in the late hours of the afternoon to check in.

Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman Lodge (Full Board).

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, take a short drive to Park Headquarters to meet with excellent local guides and trackers for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. Hike into the forest where the gorillas were seen the night before and track from that point. Trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and reach altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet over rough, muddy terrain. Once located, all fatigue is forgotten during one profound hour observing the gorilla family. Packed picnic lunch and plenty of drinking water provided. After debriefing by the UWA guide, you will be awarded an official trekking certificate.

Porter Service: An optional porter service ($15) is available at park headquarters to carry your daypack and assist on steep sections—directly supporting local family income.
Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman Lodge (Full Board).

Day 3: Transfer Back to Entebbe

Drive back to Entebbe (approximately 8 to 10 hours, road and weather dependent). Stopovers for photos, souvenir shopping at the equator crossing, lunch en route, and (time permitting) a visit to the traditional Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your evening departure flight.

✓ Tour Package Includes

• • Official UWA Mountain Gorilla Tracking Permit
• • Private ground transport in a 4x4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof
• • Professional English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide(s)
• • All fuel for the entire safari tour
• • Accommodation as listed (Ride 4 a Woman, shared rooming)
• • Full Board meals (breakfasts, en-route lunches & dinners)
• • All park entrance fees and government trip-related taxes
• • Bottled drinking water while on activity & in vehicle
• • Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover fees
• • Official UWA Gorilla Trekking Certificate upon completion

✕ Package Excludes

• • International flights and Uganda entry visa ($50)
• • Personal medical and travel insurance
• • Porter hire fee during gorilla tracking ($15)
• • Tips and gratuities to guides, rangers, porters, hotel staff
• • Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs)
• • Optional activities not listed in the program

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Meet and greet by your Imoratok Safaris professional driver-guide, transfer to your accommodation to rest and acclimatize.

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Scenic overland drive to Fort Portal and the lush tea plantations surrounding Kibale Forest National Park.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest observing troops in the canopy, followed by an afternoon community walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive south past the Rwenzori Mountains to Queen Elizabeth NP with an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Day 5: Kasenyi Game Drive & Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

Morning savanna game drive in Kasenyi plains, followed by a transfer through Ishasha to search for tree-climbing lions en route to Bwindi.

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

The centerpiece expedition: hike into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with UWA trackers to spend one unforgettable hour with a wild gorilla family.

Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation

Canoeing, community island walks, and serene relaxation on the tranquil waters of crater Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 8: Return Transfer to Entebbe

Drive back to Entebbe via the equator crossing with stopovers for craft shopping and farewell airport transfer.