8 Days Uganda Luxury and big five Wildlife Safari

Today, after an early breakfast, your guide will arrive at your hotel to brief you on the safari before transferring you to Kibale National Park. The drive is remarkably scenic, winding through picturesque villages, lush green forests, and hills adorned with tea plantations. You will stay at the beautiful Turaco Tree Tops lodge, which offers spacious rooms and stunning views.

Destination: Kibale National Park.

Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops Lodge Camp.

Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Today, you'll start early, heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on your chimp tracking adventure. Kibale Forest National Park is renowned for having the highest number of primate species in the world, including chimpanzees. With approximately 5,000 chimpanzees living in the wild in Uganda, it is an ideal location to observe these fascinating creatures. A seasoned ranger will guide you on your chimp tracking expedition, which can take place in the morning or afternoon. Along the way, you may also encounter other monkey species that inhabit the park. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you'll have an hour to observe them up close. While sightings cannot be guaranteed due to their wild nature, you might at least hear their distinctive hoots and hollers. In the afternoon, following lunch, you'll embark on a guided swamp walk. This 2-3 hour walk will lead you through grasslands, small communities, and picturesque landscapes, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves.

Destination: Kibale National Park

Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops Lodge

Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which boasts a high concentration of Uganda’s mammals, including tree-climbing and savannah lions, elephants, warthogs, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, Cape buffaloes, hippos, and leopards. The park is also home to over 600 species of birds, such as the African spoonbill, pied kingfishers, fish eagles, pelicans, and vultures. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second-largest park, is situated at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain Range and is adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. Lions are frequently seen both within the park and at its entrance. Prepare to witness large numbers of hippos and elephants, and keep an eye out for leopards basking in the sun. In the late afternoon, you will have time to relax at the lodge. Your overnight stay will be at the beautiful Mweya Safari Lodge, located within Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge

Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Today, you'll start early, heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on your chimp tracking adventure. Kibale Forest National Park is renowned for having the highest number of primate species in the world, including chimpanzees. With approximately 5,000 chimpanzees living in the wild in Uganda, it is an ideal location to observe these fascinating creatures. A seasoned ranger will guide you on your chimp tracking expedition, which can take place in the morning or afternoon. Along the way, you may also encounter other monkey species that inhabit the park. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you'll have an hour to observe them up close. While sightings cannot be guaranteed due to their wild nature, you might at least hear their distinctive hoots and hollers. In the afternoon, following lunch, you'll embark on a guided swamp walk. This 2-3 hour walk will lead you through grasslands, small communities, and picturesque landscapes, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge

Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Your day begins with the inviting aroma of a freshly prepared breakfast, setting the stage for the adventures ahead. As you enjoy a hearty meal, the excitement for the morning game drive starts to build. Your expert guide navigates the tracks of Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering insights into the park's diverse ecosystems and wildlife. The open savannah teems with life, from herds of elephants and graceful giraffes to elusive predators like lions and leopards. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the vibrant array of species inhabiting the park. After the game drive, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Upon arrival, you'll check into the Mahogany Springs Hotel, a haven nestled in the heart of the impenetrable forest. The lodge's warm hospitality and luxurious amenities ensure a restful and rejuvenating stay.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After an early breakfast today, you'll be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla tracking. This unforgettable experience offers the chance to encounter one of Bwindi’s endangered mountain gorillas, often considered the highlight of any tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, making it the only forest in Africa with this distinction. Additionally, the park boasts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies, and 360 species of birds. The gorillas you'll track are habituated and can tolerate human presence for a limited time each day. The duration of the gorilla tracking can vary from as little as 2 hours to as long as 7 hours. Once the gorillas are located, your group will have a maximum of one hour to observe and appreciate these magnificent creatures up close. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is an incredibly humbling and emotional experience.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Following breakfast at the lodge, you'll embark on the journey back to Entebbe Airport. En route, you'll make a stop at the equator for the obligatory photo opportunity and a chance to browse through souvenirs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch