Morning: After an early breakfast, head to the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park headquarters for a briefing onGolden Monkey tracking. These vibrant and endangered primates are a true delight to observe as they forage and play in the bamboo forests. The trek offers a unique experience in Uganda’s only park that hosts both gorillas and golden monkeys.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch.

Optional Activity (extra cost): In the afternoon, consider aBatwa Cultural Trail experience. Learn about the traditional forest life of the Batwa Pygmies, who were the original inhabitants of this ancient forest, gaining insight into their history, hunting techniques, and cultural practices.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge near Mgahinga (e.g., Mount Gahinga Lodge, Mucha Hotel Kisoro)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Morning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Depending on the sector of Bwindi where your gorilla permit is secured, you’ll have a relatively short transfer (e.g., from Kisoro/Mgahinga to Rushaga or Nkuringo sector, approx. 2-3 hours) or a slightly longer one to other sectors.
• Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in and have lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing, enjoying the stunning forest views, or if time and interest permit, a short guided forest walk near your lodge.
• Evening: Dinner and overnight stay, preparing mentally for your ultimate gorilla encounter.

Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Bwindi (e.g., Buhoma Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning: The highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, you will be driven to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then be assigned to a gorilla family group and embark on your life-changinggorilla trekking adventure. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours (or more), traversing dense forest and challenging terrain. The reward of spending a precious, unforgettable hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat is truly worth every effort.

Afternoon: After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest, relishing the incredible experience.

Evening: Celebrate your extraordinary encounter with dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Bwindi (e.g., Buhoma Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning: After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive north toQueen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 4-6 hours, depending on your Bwindi sector and the route, possibly passing through the Ishasha sector known for tree-climbing lions if time and road conditions allow).

Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in and enjoy lunch.

Late Afternoon: Explore the uniquecrater lakes region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering stunning panoramic views of extinct volcanic craters, some filled with water. Alternatively, enjoy an initialgame drive in the park’s renowned Kasenyi Plains, famous for its lion prides, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant antelope species.

Evening: Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation Suggestion: Mid-range to Luxury Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park (e.g., Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning: Start your day with an earlymorning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains for another chance to spot predators returning from their night hunt, along with other savanna wildlife.

Late Morning: Enjoy a relaxing and incredibly rewardingboat safari on the Kazinga Channel. This natural channel teems with life, offering unparalleled views of hundreds of hippos, crocodiles, and a vast array of water birds, as well as elephants and buffaloes coming to drink at the water’s edge.

Afternoon: After the boat safari, begin your journey back to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) for your international departure (approx. 6-7 hours drive). A packed lunch or a stop at a suitable restaurant will be arranged en route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch