Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps - East Africa Safari in 52

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kibale
Start for Fort Portal, via the town of Mubende, set in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains - widely known as the 'Mountains of the Moon'. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, then continue to Kibale Forest. You arrive in the late afternoon and have the choice of relaxing at the lodge or exploring a nearby crater lake.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Ndali Lodge

Day 1: Kibale
Start for Fort Portal, via the town of Mubende, set in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains - widely known as the 'Mountains of the Moon'. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, then continue to Kibale Forest. You arrive in the late afternoon and have the choice of relaxing at the lodge or exploring a nearby crater lake.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Mabula Main Lodge (3 cities)

Day 2: Kibale
Track the noisy chimps and other primates crashing around through the high canopy of the forest, with colourful birds squawking nearby. After a packed lunch in the forest, you set off on an afternoon walk in the nearby Bigodi Wetland to see swamp birds. The tourism and conservation activities in Bigodi wetland have helped build a number of community projects including a local library and a new secondary school.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Ndali Lodge

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
You can start your day with a walk in the foothills of the Rwenzoris, one of the great mountain ranges of the world, or drive straight to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The game drives in the park depend on the season: the Kasenyi Plains support large concentrations of game especially lion, the area around the 7 crater lakes in the northern hills is very scenic but game viewing is erratic, while the Mweya Peninsula is usually good for viewing large mammals, buck, elephant, and the unusual giant forest hog. Leopard may also be seen in this area.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Jacana Safari Lodge

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
You can start your day with a walk in the foothills of the Rwenzoris, one of the great mountain ranges of the world, or drive straight to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The game drives in the park depend on the season: the Kasenyi Plains support large concentrations of game especially lion, the area around the 7 crater lakes in the northern hills is very scenic but game viewing is erratic, while the Mweya Peninsula is usually good for viewing large mammals, buck, elephant, and the unusual giant forest hog. Leopard may also be seen in this area.
Meals : FB

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you go on an excursion to nearby Kyambura Gorge to track elusive chimpanzees, one of man's closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable, however, the walk in this "lost world" is nevertheless enchanting. Alternatively go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest which harbours some unusual species - red-tailed and L'Hoest's Monkey, potto, giant forest hog, pygmy antelope, and giant elephant shrew. You can also visit the bat caves and the blue lake.

In the afternoon you can enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which is especially rewarding for viewing a variety of game, especially hippo, buffalo, elephant and a vast array of birds.
Meals : FB

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you go on an excursion to nearby Kyambura Gorge to track elusive chimpanzees, one of man's closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable, however, the walk in this "lost world" is nevertheless enchanting. Alternatively go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest which harbours some unusual species - red-tailed and L'Hoest's Monkey, potto, giant forest hog, pygmy antelope, and giant elephant shrew. You can also visit the bat caves and the blue lake.

In the afternoon you can enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which is especially rewarding for viewing a variety of game, especially hippo, buffalo, elephant and a vast array of birds.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Jacana Safari Lodge

Day 5: Bwindi National Park
In the morning you journey to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your journey takes you via Ishasha, home of the tree climbing lion, (roads permitting) or on the alternative route through cultivated expanses. Time permitting you can round off your day with a guided nature walk in the thick forest rich in birds, butterflies and primates.
Meals : FB
Accommodation : Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Day 6: Bwindi National Park
Today you have the exciting opportunity of going in search of some of the few remaining mountian gorillas (subject to permit availability at time of booking). Walking up steep, densely forested hills, you almost have to cut your way through the undergrowth, but finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring moment. Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina a high level of fitness and can often take most of the day.

Alternatively go for a leisurely walk on one of the trails that meanders through the Impenetrable Forest.

Day 7: Kampala
You have an early start for Kampala, retracing your steps through this green and pleasant land. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before arriving back at your final destination, Kampala, in the late afternoon.
Meals : HB