Gorilla Trekking Uganda: 14 Day Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1. Nairobi to Nakuru Highlights. Lake Nakuru, Kenya. Accommodation. Punda Millias.

Departing from Kenya's bustling capital, Nairobi, our journey takes us down across the Great Rift Valley and onward to one of the most famed lakes, Lake Nakuru.

We enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park exploring the area around the fringe of the lake hoping to spot some of the wildlife native to this area - giraffe, zebra, hippo, olive baboon, vervet and colobus monkeys, waterbuck and hyena.
Other big safari wildlife to be on the lookout for includes lion, cheetah, leopard and buffalo.

3 images Lake Nakuru, Kenya

8 images Punda Millias

Day 2. Lake Nakuru to Eldoret Highlights. Equator. Accommodation. Naiberi Camp.

From Lake Nakuru we journey northwestward gaining altitude en-route to the town of Eldoret situated in the highlands close to the border with Uganda. Along the way we cross the equator for the first time on the tour.

Our comfortable accommodation is just outside of town on hilly tribal land.

3 images Equator

6 images Naiberi Camp

Day 3. Eldoret to Kampala Highlights. Kampala, Uganda. Accommodation. Red Chilli Hideaway, Kampala.

From Kenya we move on to Uganda this morning. Once border formalities are completed, we are welcomed into what Winston Churchill referred to as 'The Pearl of Africa'. Our journey takes us onward to the city of Kampala and our accommodation in the hills for the night.

3 images Kampala, Uganda

7 images Red Chilli Hideaway, Kampala

Day 4. Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park Highlights. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Accommodation. Simba Camp, Uganda.

As we head from Kampala, we cross the equator again this morning, travelling South West around the shores of Lake Victoria. Through lush and fertile landscapes we journey through banana plantations and herds of cattle before arriving at our camp just outside of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

3 images Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

4 images Simba Camp, Uganda

Day 5. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Chimpanzee Trek Highlights. Chimpanzee Trek, Kyambura Gorge, Uganda. Accommodation. Simba Camp, Uganda.

Entering the park this morning, we may be lucky enough to spot some wildlife near the road as we journey to the Kyambura Gorge where we start our trek to see the Chimpanzees.

The chimps are normally found in the tree canopies, so our trek through the forest is normally spent looking up to find them, however they do regularly come down to the forest floor.

3 images Chimpanzee Trek, Kyambura Gorge, Uganda

4 images Simba Camp, Uganda

Day 6. Queen Elizabeth National Park to Lake Bunyonyi Highlights. Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda. Accommodation. Lake Bunyonyi Camp.

We leave the area around the National Park this morning and continue on towards the South West corner of Uganda. The 27km long Lake Bunyonyi area will be home for the next few days, while we venture into the nearby jungles in search of the mountain gorilla.

3 images Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

5 images Lake Bunyonyi Camp

Day 7-8. Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek Highlights. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Mountain gorillas. Accommodation. Lake Bunyonyi Camp.

We will be up early to head to the park gate and then onwards with our guides and trackers in search of the mountain gorillas. Our guides will know where the families have been the previous night but the trek can still be long and arduous through thick jungle, however the effort is well worth it when we are rewarded with an audience with these mighty animals.

Permits to visit the mountain gorillas are strictly controlled and limited and as such, we generally require a couple of days for the whole group to each complete their trek.

While not trekking, Lake Bunyonyi is a beautiful tranquil spot to relax or partake in the many optional activities at an around the camp area.

3 images Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

3 images Mountain gorillas

5 images Lake Bunyonyi Camp

Day 9. Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala Accommodation. Red Chilli Hideaway, Kampala.

Once we have all trekked, we are up early and back onto the Acacia vehicle for the journey back through to Kampala.

Again, we cross the equator today before arriving late this afternoon in the hilly city of Kampala close to the shores of Lake Victoria.

7 images Red Chilli Hideaway, Kampala

Day 10. Kampala to Jinja Accommodation. Nile River Explorer.

Today it is only a short distance from the city to Jinja and the shores of Lake Victoria, located on the banks of the famed Nile River.

Jinja is home to many different optional activities and it is possible to either raft on the white waters of the Nile, or to visit a local charity-run school and help out to really make a difference.

7 images Nile River Explorer

Day 11-12. Jinja Highlights. Jinja, Uganda. Accommodation. Nile River Explorer.

We have a two free days here to relax and enjoy as much or as little as possible. Maybe it's time to just rest the weary feet after trekking to the mountain gorillas? Or possibly take part in an activity or three?

3 images Jinja, Uganda

7 images Nile River Explorer

Day 13. Jinja to Eldoret, Kenya Accommodation. Naiberi Camp.

Crossing back into Kenya today, we return to our camp outside the town of Eldoret for our last night on safari.

6 images Naiberi Camp

Day 14. Eldoret to Nairobi

From Eldoret we cross the Equator one final time and then it's onward through the Rift Valley and into the capital city, Nairobi - where our adventure comes to an end.

Suggested Pre-Tour Accommodation.

Hotel Boulevard, Nairobi

Conveniently located on Nairobi's Harry Thuku Road and set in manicured gardens, this hotel offers a peaceful oasis in the centre of town. Walking distance to shops and craft markets. Rooms – single, twin, double en suite rooms with balcony and satellite TV. Facilities – restaurant, bar, swimming pool, internet, laundry. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement