Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala → Lake Mburo National Park
Your WildApe driver-guide picks you up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport. The scenic 4–5 hour drive includes a fun stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and some line-balancing magic.
Once at the lodge, enjoy a hot lunch and relax. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive and boat cruise to spot giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and warthogs in their natural habitats. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options
- Budget: Mpogo Lodge / Rwakobo Rock Lodge
- Mid-range: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge / Mihingo Lodge
- Luxury: Kigambira Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 4–5 hours
Day 2: Morning Nature Walk & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, embark on a guided nature walk with an armed ranger. Get close to zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife in their morning routines. After the walk, continue your drive to Bwindi with a lunch stop in Mbarara.
Enjoy the scenic landscapes of plantations, hills, and the Virunga massif en route. Arrive at your lodge, refresh, have dinner, and unwind.
Accommodation Options
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- Mid-range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 5–6 hours
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast, meet at the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. The trek can last from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the gorilla family’s location.
Once you meet them, enjoy one magical hour observing and photographing these gentle giants. Receive your gorilla trekking certificate at the end, then return to the lodge to relax.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Bwindi → Queen Elizabeth NP & Afternoon Game Drive
Bid farewell to Bwindi and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park — the Medley of Wonders. Check in, have lunch, and enjoy an afternoon game drive where elephants, buffaloes, lions, and other wildlife roam. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
- Basic: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
- Mid-range: Elephant Hab Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 4–5 hours
Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start your day with a morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains to catch what you might have missed previously. Return to the lodge for lunch, then head to the Kazinga Channel for a relaxed afternoon boat cruise. Spot hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and an array of bird species in this water wonderland.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth NP → Kibale National Park
After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth behind for Kibale National Park. Stop along the way for photography and scenic breaks. Check in to your lodge in the afternoon, refresh, and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation Options
- Basic: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Kibale Forest Camp
- Mid-range: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge / Bweza Kibale Lodge
- Luxury: Primate Lodge / Tabebuia Resort & Spa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 5–6 hours
Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Rangers will guide you through the forest to spot these playful primates, and you’ll enjoy one hour with them. Return to the lodge for lunch, then spend a relaxed afternoon exploring Bigodi Wetlands for more primates, birds, and serene swamp landscapes. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Same as Day 6
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Kibale → Entebbe (Departure)
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before checking out. Travel back to Entebbe/Kampala with a lunch stop en-route. Your Wild Ape driver will drop you at your hotel or the airport, ending your unforgettable safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Time: 6–7 hours
