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Gorilla In The Mist

7 days
Start and end in Entebbe
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ethiopia to Entebbe

    Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to The Boma Hotel, which is just a 3-minute drive away. You'll check in and settle into your room before the safari adventure kicks off tomorrow. It's a good chance to rest up and get oriented after your arrival.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Entebbe International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

    After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out on about a 6-hour drive through Uganda's agricultural areas toward Kibale Forest. Along the way you'll pass fruit and vegetable plantations, go through Kyenjojo, and see tea estates. You'll stop in Fort Portal for lunch, then continue to Bigodi where a guide takes you on community and swamp walks to see local wildlife and meet people from the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Fort Portal), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided community walk in Bigodi
    • Guided swamp walk in Bigodi
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kibale Forest National Park
    Fort Portal
    Bigodi
  3. Day 3

    Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Early morning means heading into Kibale Forest right after breakfast at your lodge to search for chimpanzees and the 13 other primate species living there. After checking out, you'll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's top reserves. The park is known for tree-climbing lions, and you'll have a good shot at seeing them during your time there.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest National Park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kibale Forest National Park
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    This morning you'll join the research team for lion tracking work, using GPS devices to locate prides moving through the bush. You'll follow the tracks off-road and get close views of these predators in their natural setting. In the afternoon, a private boat ride along Kazinga Channel lets you see hippos, elephants, buffalo, and other animals coming to the water.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lion tracking research trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Private boat safari on Kazinga Channel
    Landmarks/POIs
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Kazinga Channel
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  5. Day 5

    Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    After breakfast you'll drive 6 to 7 hours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to roughly 400 mountain gorillas and half the world's population. The forest here is one of Uganda's oldest, dating back over 25,000 years and containing nearly 400 plant species across mist-covered hillsides. You'll check into your lodge and rest before gorilla trekking tomorrow.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    An early breakfast comes before your ranger briefing, then you'll trek into the rainforest following animal trails to find a gorilla group. The trek takes you through steeply forested terrain, and when you locate the gorillas you'll spend an hour watching these gentle, endangered animals. After returning for lunch and checking out, you'll head to Lake Bunyonyi with its 29 islands and terraced green hillsides.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    Lake Bunyonyi
  7. Day 7

    Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe International Airport

    You'll have a relaxed breakfast with views of Lake Bunyonyi's islands, then start your drive back to Entebbe Airport. You'll stop in Mbarara town for lunch, and later visit the Uganda Equator line in Kayabwe for photos and souvenirs. You should arrive at the airport in the late afternoon or evening for your departure flight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Mbarara)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lake Bunyonyi
    Mbarara
    Uganda Equator Line
    Entebbe International Airport
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  • Delores
    · August 21st, 2025
    This tour was an amazing adventure. We were blessed to see the BigFive in all of their natural environments. The giant crocodiles, the carnage at the river’s crossing from the great migration along with the beauty of Mother Africa in all her glory! This trip is a must! You will not be disappointed!!
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  • Ania
    · July 24th, 2025
    Kamau anda Hassam we’re out guides during the trip. Their kindness and commitment are unmatched. Our journey with them has been amazing. Great guides and wonderful people. A 10/10. Great communication and organization all the time. We recommend!
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