11 days Uganda birding and Gorilla Safari

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before we journey towards Lake Mburo National Park. We'll break up the drive with a memorable stop at the Equator line in Kayabwe, where you can stand with a foot in each hemisphere! We'll continue through rolling hills, arriving at your lodge in time to relax and perhaps enjoy a sundowner as the sun sets over the acacia-dotted landscape.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we explore Lake Mburo on foot and by vehicle—a rare treat in Uganda's national parks! An early morning game drive reveals zebras, impalas, and towering eland antelopes. After lunch, your guide will lead you on a gentle nature walk, bringing you up close to the smaller details of the bush and its savannah birdlife, from the chattering speckled mousebird to the elegant pied kingfisher.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we wind our way through stunning highland scenery towards the world-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A fascinating stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre offers a glimpse into the history of the Ankole kingdom. As we approach Bwindi, the air grows cooler and the landscape transforms into a dense, green canopy—your home for the next three nights.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This is the day you've been waiting for. After an early breakfast and a briefing at the park headquarters, you'll set off with your guide and a small group into the ancient forest. The trek can be challenging, but the moment you come face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas is pure magic. You'll spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they go about their daily lives. In the afternoon, we invite you to meet the Batwa pygmies, the original guardians of this forest, for a powerful cultural experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bwindi is a birder's paradise, and today is dedicated to its feathered residents. With over 350 species, including 23 endemic to the Albertine Rift, every trail holds a new discovery. Your expert guide will help you spot gems like the regal sunbird and the red-faced woodland warbler. Enjoy a packed lunch deep in the forest, surrounded by the sounds of nature, before returning to your lodge in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We say goodbye to Bwindi and head to the open savannas of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey is scenic, with a stop to learn about Uganda's famous tea plantations. We'll arrive at your lodge with time to relax and enjoy the view over the vast plains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early morning game drive offers a chance to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and maybe even a leopard. After lunch, we trade the vehicle for a boat on the Kazinga Channel for a spectacular cruise. Get your camera ready for hippos, crocodiles, and magnificent waterbirds lining the shores.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short drive takes us to Kibale National Park. After settling in, we'll explore the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project teeming with life. This is a fantastic spot for viewing primates and over 138 bird species, including the great blue turaco.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we venture into the lowland jungle of Semuliki National Park, a true biogeographical island. This park is a birding mecca with over 435 species, including many rare finds from the Congo Basin. With your guide, you'll spend the day immersed in this unique environment, searching for treasures like the red-billed dwarf hornbill.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final breakfast, we begin our journey back to Entebbe. We'll share stories and enjoy one last lunch together as the beautiful Ugandan landscape rolls by. We'll ensure you arrive at the airport in good time for your departure flight, filled with memories to last a lifetime.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch