Tour Overview
About This Experience
Luxury Primate & Cultural Safari
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Departs From
Entebbe International Airport
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Ends In
Entebbe International Airport
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Departs
7:30 AM
Experiences
Tour Highlights
01
Kibale Forest
02
Bwindi Impenetrable
03
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day by Day
Full Itinerary
6 Days / 5 Nights of crafted experiences.
1Day
Day 1
Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest
- Pickup: 7:30 AM from Entebbe Airport or Hotel
- Drive Time: ~6.5 hours (with scenic stops)
- Stopovers: Fort Portal town, tea estates
- Arrival & Check-in: 2 PM at Chimpundu Lodge (Website: https://chimpundulodge.com)
- Lunch: Sumptuous organic meal at the lodge
- Evening: Relaxation at the lodge, pool, optional massage
- Dinner & Overnight: Chimpundu Lodge (Luxury Cottage)
2Day
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Early Breakfast: 6:30 AM
- Chimpanzee Tracking: 7:30 AM briefing, trek 8:00–11:00 AM - At Kanyanchu Visitor Center, Kibale National Park (Park website: https://www.ugandawildlife.org/kibale)
- Lunch: Chimpundu Lodge
- Afternoon: 3:00 PM Bigodi Wetland & Community Walk (2 hrs)
- Dinner & Overnight: Chimpundu Lodge
3Day
Day 3
Transfer to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth NP
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM
- Drive Time: 6.5 hrs total (including game viewing in Ishasha)
- En route: Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park - Tree-climbing lions (1.5-hr game drive)
o Park website: https://www.ugandawildlife.org/queen-elizabeth - Packed Lunch: Provided by Chimpundu Lodge
- Arrival at Buhoma (Bwindi): ~4:00 PM
- Check-in: Mahogany Springs Lodge
o Website: https://www.mahoganysprings.com - Evening: Optional forest walk or massage
- Dinner & Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge
4Day
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Breakfast: 6:00 AM
- Briefing & Trekking: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM
o At Buhoma Sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
o Park website: https://www.ugandawildlife.org/bwindi
o Gorilla family assigned based on fitness level - Packed Lunch: Provided by lodge
- Afternoon: Rest or optional Batwa community visit
- Dinner & Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge
5Day
Day 5
Scenic Drive to Emburara Farm Lodge
- Breakfast: 7:30 AM
- Drive Time: 5 hrs to Mbarara via Kabale-Mbarara road
- Lunch: On arrival at Emburara Farm Lodge
o Website: https://www.emburarafarmlodge.com - Afternoon Cultural Experience (3 hrs):
o Ankole longhorn cattle herding
o Milk churning (Ekyanzi), traditional ghee making
o Storytelling and photo moments in traditional attire - Dinner & Overnight: Emburara Farm Lodge
6Day
Day 6
Morning farm life and Return to Entebbe
- Cultural Experience (1.5 hrs): 6.30am
o Hand Milking ankole cows, Smoking milk in ebyanzi, traditional ghee making - Breakfast: 8:30 AM
- Check-out & Drive to Entebbe: 9:30 AM (5.5 hrs)
- Stopover at Equator: Photo ops & souvenirs
- Lunch: En route at Drum Village or roadside restaurant
- Drop-off: Entebbe Airport or Hotel by 3:00 PM
Route
Tour Route Map
1
Entebbe
Stopovers: Fort Portal town, tea estates
Drive · 6.5 hrs — scenic stops
2
Kibale National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking (7:30 AM briefing, trek 8:00–11:00 AM)
3
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park - Tree-climbing lions (1.5-hr game drive)
4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking and Rest or optional Batwa community visit
5
Emburara Farm Lodge
o Ankole longhorn cattle herding
o Milk churning (Ekyanzi), traditional ghee making
o Storytelling and photo moments in traditional attire
6
Entebbe Airport
En route at Drum Village or roadside restaurant
What's Covered
Includes & Excludes
What's Included
- Gorilla trekking permit ($800 x2)
- Chimpanzee tracking permit ($250 x2)
- Accommodation at: Chimpundu Lodge (2 nights), Mahogany Springs Lodge (2 nights), Emburara Farm Lodge (1 night)
- All meals
- Park entrance fees (Kibale, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth)
- Game drive in Ishasha
- Bigodi Wetland walk
- Ankole cultural experience
- Transport in 4x4 luxury Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled water in vehicle
- Government taxes and conservation fees
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips, laundry, and personal items
- Optional activities (spa, Batwa visit, drinks, etc.)
- Visa fees ($50)
- What to pack
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses.
Packing List
- Footwear: Comfortable shoes for trekking.
- Clothing: Light layers for daytime, with warmer layers for evenings.
- Essentials: Sunglasses, insect repellent, camera, and rain gear.
Schedule
