This classic seven-day Uganda journey takes you deep into some of East Africa's most extraordinary wilderness, weaving together the primate-rich forests of Kibale, the vast savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the mist-draped jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will track habituated chimpanzees through ancient tropical forest, come face to face with endangered mountain gorillas on a lifetime permit trek, and glide along the Kazinga Channel on a memorable boat cruise. The adventure closes with a serene stay on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi before a scenic transfer back to Kampala, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime. Africompass handles every detail, from your arrival in Entebbe to your final farewell, so you can focus entirely on the wonder of Uganda.
On Day 1 you will be met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transferred by road to Kibale Forest Lodge, your base for the next two nights at the edge of Kibale National Park. The drive offers a beautiful introduction to Uganda's lush, rolling landscape, passing through tea estates and local villages. After settling in, you will enjoy a welcome dinner and an evening briefing on the chimpanzee trekking experience that awaits you the following morning.
Day 2 will be dedicated to an immersive chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale National Park, home to one of Africa's largest and most habituated chimpanzee communities. You will head into the forest early in the morning with an expert ranger guide, listening for the distinctive calls of chimps as you navigate the ancient jungle trails. The afternoon will offer time to relax at the lodge or join an optional forest walk to discover Kibale's remarkable diversity of bird life, primates and tropical flora.
On Day 3 you will depart Kibale after breakfast and travel south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most celebrated wildlife destinations. En route you will stop at the fascinating Katwe explosion craters, a dramatic volcanic landscape offering sweeping views across the Rift Valley floor. Arriving in the park, you will embark on an afternoon game drive through the Kasenyi Plains in search of the park's famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalo and a wealth of bird life before checking in at Aardvark Safari Lodge.
Day 4 will offer a full day of wildlife exploration in Queen Elizabeth National Park, beginning with an early morning game drive to maximise sightings during the golden hour. The afternoon will bring one of Uganda's most rewarding wildlife experiences: a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, the natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George, where hippos, crocodiles, elephants and an extraordinary array of water birds gather in spectacular numbers. You will return to Aardvark Safari Lodge in the early evening for dinner and a second night in this remarkable wilderness setting.
On Day 5 you will travel from Queen Elizabeth National Park through the beautiful highlands of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few remaining sanctuaries of the endangered mountain gorilla. After a briefing at the park headquarters in the Ruhija sector, you will set off into the ancient forest with expert trackers and rangers to locate one of the habituated gorilla families, spending a precious hour in close proximity to these magnificent great apes. That evening you will reflect on an unforgettable encounter at Bakiga Lodge, nestled at the edge of the forest.
Day 6 will take you to the serene highland haven of Lake Bunyonyi, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Africa, sitting at over 1,900 metres above sea level and dotted with 29 lush islands. The short scenic drive from Bwindi through the terraced hills of Kisoro offers wonderful views of the Virunga volcanoes on the horizon. At Birdnest at Bunyonyi Resort you will have a full afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy the tranquil lake setting, optional canoe trips or simply unwind on the resort's waterfront terrace.
On Day 7 you will enjoy a final breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi before beginning the scenic drive north to Kampala, with a lunch stop en route at a recommended restaurant. The journey passes through the rolling hills of the Kabale highlands and the agricultural heartland of Uganda, offering a fitting final impression of the country's extraordinary beauty. Upon arrival in Kampala your Africompass safari will come to an end, and the team will be on hand to assist with any onward travel arrangements you may require.
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