Explore Uganda taking you on an adventure to trek chimpanzee and endangered mountain gorillas. Visit friendly villages, relax on picturesque lakes and view rural landscapes. Finishing your tour off with an array of adventure activities in Jinja, on the banks of the River Nile.
This tour includes Gorilla and Chimp Trekking. This is paid at the time of booking - please see supplements for pricing.
Day 1. Kampala - Chimpanzee Trekking Area Highlights. Equator.
Departing Kampala early we drive through the misty countryside of Uganda with picturesque lush rolling hills and the local farmlands scattered with Ugandan Ankole cattle. Along the way we'll stop off at the Equator point before heading on to our camp.Day 2. Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge Highlights. Chimpanzee Trek, Kalinzu Forest, Uganda.
This morning, we trek to see the chimpanzees.Day 3. Chimpanzee Trekking Area - Lake Bunyonyi
We travel south-west into the mountains to find ourselves at the stunning hidden gem that is Lake Bunyonyi. Surrounded by green hills, local farms and scenic crater-lakes, giving it the nickname “Switzerland of Africa”. Here we will spend the afternoon at leisure, taking in the tranquil environment or partaking in optional activities on offer.Day 4. Lake Bunyonyi or Gorilla Trekking Highlights. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Mountain gorillas.
Starting early we head to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to start on our trek to seek out the endangered mountain gorilla. The local rangers assist us in making our way through the thick forest as we head further into the natural habitat of the gorilla to see them as they roam. Once a family group is spotted, we spend an hour observing them as they eat, rest or play enjoying the opportunity to see them interact with one another and the surrounding forest.Day 5. Lake Bunyonyi or Gorilla Trekking Highlights. Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda.
Today is either a Gorilla Trek day or a day at leisure.Day 6. Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala Highlights. Equator. Kampala, Uganda.
From Lake Bunyonyi we make our way back across the Equator (stopping for a photo if we have not done so previously) through lush pasture lands and the northern reaches of Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest lake) to Kampala where we will overnight.Day 7. Kampala to Jinja
We continue our journey to the lush and picturesque Jinja on the banks of the Nile River where we will spend the next few nights.Day 8. Jinja Highlights. Jinja, Uganda.
A day of leisure to revel in your tour thus far. Immerse yourself further into Uganda and its friendly culture by volunteering at the local School Project or up the adrenaline levels white water rafting the Nile River. Tonight enjoy the serene night sky as it reflects on the river concluding your final night on tour.Day 9. Jinja to Kampala
Our tour ends after breakfast. Your tour leader will arrange a shuttle / taxi to take you back to Kampala.In Kampala’s leafy suburbs away from the hubbub of the city centre, this backpackers and campsite is set in secure rambling gardens where vervet monkeys can be spotted in the trees. Within walking distance to local shops and markets, and taxis can be arranged to take you into central Kampala. Rooms – dorms, doubles and singles with shared bathrooms, limited en suite rooms available, camping (in own tent or tents can be hired), and some cottages suitable for groups or families. Facilities – restaurant and bar, lounge with satellite TV, internet, kitchen, plunge pool. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
In Kampala’s leafy suburbs away from the hubbub of the city centre, this backpackers and campsite is set in secure rambling gardens where vervet monkeys can be spotted in the trees. Within walking distance to local shops and markets, and taxis can be arranged to take you into central Kampala. Rooms – dorms, doubles and singles with shared bathrooms, limited en suite rooms available, camping (in own tent or tents can be hired), and some cottages suitable for groups or families. Facilities – restaurant and bar, lounge with satellite TV, internet, kitchen, plunge pool. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Accommodation
8 nights twin share accommodation