Tree climbing lions in Qween Elizabeth National Park. No one knows why some lions climb and others don't.

10 Day Safari

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe. Time permitting a visit to the famous Entebbe Botanical Gardens will be arranged. Overnight Lake Victoria Hotel.

Day 2 - Journey to Kibale Forest

After breakfast pack your bags into the vehicles and begin your journey to Kibale Forest. The drive, while long, is anything but boring. Your first full day in Uganda takes you through the Lake Victoria Basin into beautiful agricultural country where every type of fruit and vegetable imaginable is grown. Upon reaching Kyanjojo, in the lower foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains {Mountains of the Moon}, drive through beautiful tea plantations and into Kibale’s tropical rain forest. Arrive at your lodge, situated on a high saddle between two crater lakes, in time to explore a little before dinner. Overnight Ndali Lodge. All meals included.

Day 3 - Pursuing the chimps of Kibale Forest

A good breakfast provides fuel for the day before you set out on your hikes. The Forest is home to more than 11 species of primates, including chimpanzees. Two trekking permits per person ensure ample time with the very animated members of the chimp kingdom. The park rangers of Kibale are known for their excellent knowledge and will guide you through the foliage as you pursue primates of all kinds. The forest trails are steep. Hikers commonly see several large groups of chimpanzees. Extremely tall trees fill the forest and the canopy stretches out high overhead. You will also walk the perimeter of Kibale’s Magonde swamp where you find the famous fire trees, plenty of large birds, amphibians and oodles of monkeys. Overnight Ndali Lodge. All meals included.

Day 4 & 5 - On Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your morning departure from Kibale takes you through Fort Portal and along the eastern length of the Rwenzori Mountains where you have a good chance of seeing the glaciated peaks. You then descend into The Great African Rift Valley to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the park’s savannah you’ll encounter elephant, warthog, buffalo, Uganda Kob and more. Along the waterways of the park are hippos and amazing bird-life. This park also contains lion, leopard, baboon and hyena and is the location with the greatest concentration of Nile Hippo on the planet. Overnight Jacana Lodge. All meals included.

Day 6 - Onward to Bwindi

Today your journey takes you through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Ishasha region where you will seek out tree climbing lions. So far 75% of Another Land travelers to this area have found them and delighted in the view of this big kitties lounging on branches high over head. After lunch you make your way to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via the scenic area known as the Switzerland of East Africa. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner. Overnight Gorilla Forest Camp. All meals included.

Day 7 & 8 - Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an enduring pocket of a huge primeval forest that once stretched from the Virunga Volcanoes in the South to the Rwenzori Mountains in the North. The fertile 331 square kilometers of the park contain 113 species of mammals (including a herd of the rare forest elephant), 200 species of butterfly, over 360 species of birds and a prodigious 324 tree varieties (10 of which are endemic to the park). In addition to this incredible diversity, Bwindi is home to seven species of primates, attracting the attention of international conservation efforts, of which the most endangered is that elusive giant of Africa-- the Mountain Gorilla. Only 600 of these magnificent animals remain worldwide, and Bwindi is home to just over half of them.

A short drive takes you to Park Headquarters where you will meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. Then you hike into the forest where the gorillas were seen the night before and track from that point. The trekking can climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten. These gentle mammals allow you to become part of their group, provided that you are respectful. You will spend about 45 minutes to 1 hour with them witnessing their everyday adventures. Often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world, seeing these majestic and serene creatures in their natural habitat is not soon forgotten. While we cannot guarantee Gorillas, rare is the occasion that they remain hidden over the course of two days. Overnights at Gorilla Forest Camp. All Meals Included.

Day 9 - On Safari around Lake Mburo

You turn your sights back in the direction of Lake Victoria as you head to Lake Mburo National Park. Here you explore the shores and wetlands of the lake while on safari seeking out wildlife and birds famous in the region. Your safari takes you to Mihingo Lodge for the evening, where you can relax, allowing the reality of the last two days sink in as you lounge by the pool, enjoy the sounds of nature, or watch nearby wildlife. Take advantage of the numerous activities offered by Mihingo Lodge such as forest and savanna walks or simply wind down with a massage. Overnight Mihingo Lodge. All meals included.

Day 10 - Return to Entebbe and Farewell Uganda

You return to Entebbe full of new experiences and stories. Some may wish to book day rooms to repack or relax before evening departures. Others may have flights departing early afternoon and need to proceed to the airport directly. Airport transfers included. Breakfast and lunch included.

Itinerary subject to change.

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