Gorilla Trekking Uganda: 14 Day Adventure Tour (Camping)

Day 1. Nairobi, Kenya - Lake Nakuru National Park Highlights. Great Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru, Kenya.

Leaving Nairobi early this morning, we cross the vast Great Rift Valley - a cleft in the earth's surface, stretching from the Red Sea to the Zambezi. En-route to Lake Nakuru National Park, we stop to take in the majestic views before descending into the valley and to the park.

We kick off our game viewing this afternoon in an open 4x4 game drive vehicle with a local guide and seek out the magnificent wildlife in the park and around the shallow soda lake that forms Lake Nakuru.

3 images Great Rift Valley

3 images Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Day 2. Lake Nakuru - Eldoret Highlights. Equator.

Continuing our journey, we cross into the northern hemisphere while climbing in altitude to Kenya's 5th largest town, the pleasant Eldoret. Our unique camp is just outside of the town in an idyllic location in the hills.

3 images Equator

Day 3. Eldoret - Kampala, Uganda Highlights. Kampala, Uganda.

Today we cross into Uganda, often referred to the Pearl of Africa owing to the country's immense beauty. After completing the entry formalities our journey takes us around the northern shores of Lake Victoria and on into the hustle and bustle of Uganda's capital city, Kampala.

3 images Kampala, Uganda

Day 4. Kampala - Chimpanzee Trekking Area

From Kampala, we travel west crossing the Equator again, through fertile green terraced hillsides, lush banana plantations, steep mountains, and tangled forests. From the Acacia vehicle we should see herds of Ankole cattle with their incredible long curving horns roaming the roads and paddocks. Arriving at our accommodation you will have the opportunity to relax and unwind, take a walk in the surrounding areas, and mingle with the local community.

Day 5. Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge Highlights. Chimpanzee Trek, Kalinzu Forest, Uganda.

This morning, we 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, Kalinzu Forest, Uganda

Day 6. Chimpanzee Trekking Area - Lake Bunyonyi Highlights. Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda.

Today we get back into our Acacia vehicle and travel through the mountainous south western corner of Uganda to the lush and stunning Lake Bunyonyi, aptly called 'Place of Many Little Birds'. The lake is a beautifully tranquil spot where you can enjoy many activities in and around our camp.

3 images Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

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

We have two days at Lake Bunyonyi in order to enable us an opportunity to trek to the mountain gorillas. The trek is strenuous, but the reward of seeing the majestic mountain gorillas more than makes up for the effort. It may take a few hours trekking through the mountainous jungle to find them feeding and playing.

While not trekking, there are many activities available at the camp on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi.

3 images Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

3 images Mountain gorillas

Day 9. Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala Highlights. Kampala, Uganda.

With a long drive ahead of us, we get an early start as we make our way back through to Kampala. We cross the equator again with another chance for photo opportunities.

3 images Kampala, Uganda

Day 10. Kampala to Jinja

Today we travel the short distance from Kampala down to the shores of Lake Victoria and the source of the Nile.

Day 11-12. Jinja Highlights. Jinja, Uganda.

We have two fun-filled adventure days in Jinja and our team at the camp will be able to assist in organising a wide variety of activities. Perhaps enjoy white water rafting on the Nile, or explore the area on foot, bike or a quad bike. We also have the opportunity to visit a local community school project.

3 images Jinja, Uganda

Day 13. Jinja to Eldoret, Kenya

Crossing back into Kenya again, our adventure takes us back to Eldoret, situated south of the Cherangani hills.

Day 14. Eldoret to Nairobi Highlights. Great Rift Valley.

Crossing the equator for a final time, our journey takes us back across the Great Rift Valley and to Nairobi where our safari adventure ends today.

3 images Great Rift Valley

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