9-Day Uganda Adventure – Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking & Rwenzori Hike

Early morning game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffaloes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile to the base of the falls to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds.

Depart after breakfast and drive southwest through rolling hills and traditional villages to Fort Portal, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains. Drive time: ~6 hours

After an early breakfast, transfer to Rwenzori Mountains National Park for a guided one-day hike. Experience montane forest, stunning scenery, and views of the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon.'

After your leisure breakfast, checkout of the lodge and join your driver for a transfer journey by connecting directly to Kalinzu Forest (approximately 5-6 hours by road). Kalinzu Forest is home to over 300 chimpanzees, and the journey offers a chance to enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s lush countryside. Once you arrive, check into your accommodation near Kalinzu Forest. Dinner will be served at your lodge, and you’ll have the evening to relax and prepare for the trek the next day.

After an early breakfast, you’ll head into Kalinzu Forest for your chimpanzee trekking adventure. With the help of an expert guide, you’ll track the chimpanzees through the forest, which is also home to other primates like baboons and monkeys. The trek typically lasts 2-4 hours, and once you find the chimpanzees, you’ll spend some time observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch. Then, you’ll transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approximately 4 hours). Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth, check into your accommodation, and after a short break, you’ll head out for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. This waterway is known for its abundant wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. After the cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Early game drive before driving through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions, en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Drive time: ~4–5 hours

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before your gorilla trek. Spend an unforgettable hour with a gorilla family. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

After your gorilla trekking, transfer to your hotel botanical gardens in Entebbe for relaxation and in the morning transfer to the airport to catch up your departure time. Drive time: ~7 to 8 hours from Bwindi to Entebbe