Roambu

ⓘ Minimum 1 traveller, maximum 14 travellers.

Day 01 

Arrival in Uganda

Arrival in Uganda
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by your guide who will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on traffic this will take between 15 and 40 minutes.

Overnight at Airport Guesthouse (B&B)/ at Karibu Guesthouse.

Day 02

Depart for Fort Portal – Kibale National Park

This morning you will depart for Fort Portal and explore the area around the base of the Rwenzori Mountains (with an optional visit to the world-famous Rwenzori Mountain Sculpture Foundation).

Later, you’ll drive to Kibale Forest National Park, in Western Uganda, an incredibly diverse forest that is home to over 13 species of primates including chimpanzee, red colobus monkey, the rare L’Hoest monkey, blue monkey, grey mangabey, black faced vervet monkeys, baboons, pottos and bushbabies as well as various forest bird species.

Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (HB)/ Primate Lodge Luxury cottage (HB).

Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking in the Jungle (Kibale National Park)

After breakfast, we report to the Ranger Headquarters of Kibale Forest National Park at 8 AM to set out to find the chimpanzees living there. It’s great fun to watch these active apes play and romp in the fruit trees.

The experienced ranger will introduce you to the various members of the chimpanzee family and show you many more inhabitants of the forest. As you walk through the forest on small trails, you’ll gain insight into how the locals use the woodland plants to combat some diseases, amongst other uses.

There is even the elusive forest elephant in the Kibale Forest. This elephant is smaller and bears more fur than its brother from the savannah. Sometimes even large mammals can be found, such as buffalo, large forest pigs and various antelope species.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit the neighbouring Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Cleverly constructed walking paths guide you through the papyrus that grows above your head. With over 130 species of birds, colourful butterflies, eight species of primates and the rare semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope, this area is a showcase of responsible tourism.

Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (HB)/ Primate Lodge Luxury cottage (FB).

Day 04

Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is regarded as a UNESCO-Natural-World- Heritage and is one of the richest biological and botanical regions in the world.

With its south-west position at the edge of the western Rift-Valley, this forest covers 331 km2. The treasures of Bwindi are the approximately 400 wild Mountain gorillas. They contribute to about half of the world population of these gentle human Apes.

You’ll arrive in Buhoma in the afternoon, where the adventure continues. Depending on your mood, you can take a stroll around the area – there’s plenty to explore. You might even find something special in one of the local art and handicraft shops.

Overnight Haven Bwindi (HB)/ Mahogany Springs (FB).

Day 05

In Touch With the Gorillas in Bwindi

Get up very early for your gorilla tracking and have a well-balanced breakfast in preparation for the day. After the registration at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger Station and a short briefing, your incredible gorilla tracking starts.

Once you’ve located the gorilla family you’ll be asked to leave all your belongings behind and slowly approach these gentle giants with only your camera in hand. The guide interprets the behaviour of the animals for you. Females and their young ones, young males and even the dominant silverback can be seen feeding, playing and interacting with each other or just relaxing! You will never forget this experience with the gorillas. Rest assured, they’ll be as curious to see you as you are to see them. You have exactly one hour with the gorillas before you return to the base station.

After the exciting encounter with the gorillas you will return to the village. In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to see the Batwa, the indigenous people of the forest.

Overnight at Haven Bwindi (FB)/ Mahogany Springs (FB).

Day 06

Transfer back to Kampala with a stop at the Equator

After breakfast, you will journey back towards Entebbe International Airport, stopping for a picnic lunch and a fun photo opportunity at the Equator.

A dayroom will be organised for you to shower and change in Entebbe. After a farewell dinner, your guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.

Please note that check-in for international flights should be done two hours prior to flight departure. The departures area of the airport has a small restaurant, several duty-free shops and a seating area.

Note: It is also possible to fly back from Bwindi to Entebbe.

Dayroom at Airport Guesthouse (HB)/ Karibu Guesthouse.

This trip is operated by a licensed local partner with years of experience welcoming international travelers.