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 UGANDA CLASSIC 8 DAYS

Entebbe - KIBALE NATIONAL PARK - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK - Entebbe

Mountain Gorilla - Uganda

Mountain Gorilla - Uganda

Visit the great African game of Queen Elisabeth National Park, discover on foot the chimpanzees of Kibale National park, enjoy birding in Bigodi Swamp, discover on foot the last mountain gorillas and visit the 2 great lakes: Victoria and Edward.

ITINERARY & PRICES

Day 1 – Arrive Entebbe
Meet at Entebbe Airport, probably the friendliest in Africa, met by our smiling guides. Overnight in Entebbe at KARIBU GUEST HOUSE (4 Star) or THE BOMA (5 Star).

Day 2 – Entebbe - Kampala – Kibale National Park
Briefing on the great African adventure. Set off on the west bound road; bargain at the roadside markets bursting with fruit and vegetables, stop at extensive tea plantations. Continue to the Kibale National Park. Overnight near the park at CHIMPANZEE FOREST GUEST HOUSE (4 Star) or KYANINGA LODGE (5 Star). (BLD)

Day 3 – Chimpanzee racking in Kibale – Birding in Bigodi Swamp

Start early for chimpanzee tracking. Kibale National Park is located in Western Uganda near the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains protecting a large block of rainforest that harbours the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa.
Superb birds and a well-established chimpanzee-tracking program with a high success rate make this forest a worthwhile destination. After lunch transfer to nearby Bigodi Swamp, a papyrus and tree filled swamp that is home to an abundance of birds including the Great Blue Turaco. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and takes approximately 2 hours. Overnight near the park at CHIMPANZEE FOREST GUEST HOUSE (4 Star) or KYANINGA LODGE (5 Star). (BLD)

Days 4 and 5 – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elisabeth NP along the foothills of the Ruwenzori. The game seen will depend on the season, the Mweya peninsula is good for a variety of animals including elephants; in the Kasenyi plains you will find mostly lion and Uganda cob. Have lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where a vast array of birds and the wildlife come to drink.
During the second day go for an early game drive searching for the big African game. In the afternoon have an easy walk in Maramagambo Forest to observe groups of Colobus monkeys or for a second chimpanzees tracking in the lush Kyambura Gorge. Finish with an evening game drives. Overnight in the park at QUEEN ELIZABETH BUSH LODGE (4 Star) or MWEYA SAFARI LODGE (5 Star). (BLD)

Day 6 – Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Today we have 2 options for reaching Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, depending on the weather conditions. When dry, we take the road direction south toward Ishasha, home of the tree climbing lion. Near to the Congolese border, we begin to climb eastwards out of the rift and follow the rough track leading to Buhoma, at the edge of the forest. If the weather conditions are not so mild, we take the mountain track through cultivated expanses in the Rukungiri region to reach Buhoma. overnight at ICHUMBI LODGE (4 Star) or GORILLA LEISURE LODGE (5 Star). (BLD)

Day 7 – Mountain Gorillas

As the first light of dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of the evergreen hills, we make our way into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. Overnight at ICHUMBI LODGE (4 Star) or GORILLA LEISURE LODGE (5 Star). (BLD)

Day 8 – Buhoma - Entebbe/ Depart Entebbe
Leave Buhoma in the very early morning hours and reach Kampala via Mbarara, Masaka. Continue to Entebbe for your late evening flight. (BL)

Prices based on two person traveling

4 Star Dbl Occ. Sgl Occ
Jan 10 - Dec 20, 2025        $5,869 per person $6,329

5 Star Dbl Occ. Sgl Occ
Jan 10 - Dec 20, 2025        $7,619 per person $8,079

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation as stated above or similar

  • Meal plan from breakfast Day 2 to lunch Day 8 Accommodation as mentioned or similar

  • Transfers in 4x4 vehicles as stated above, open roof, with window seat guaranteed

  • Experienced English speaking driver/guide

  • Boat ride on Kazinga channel

  • Daily bottled water on game drives

  • Park entrance fees (1 gorilla permit ,1 Chimpanzees permit and all activity in Queen Elisabeth ) Cost for Bigodi Swamp

  • Permits as applicable.

EXCLUSIONS
Any airfare, Any personal expense, Visa fee, Travel Insurance, Gratuities and any other services not listed on the itinerary.