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Essential Uganda and Gorilla Trek

9 days
Start and end in Entebbe
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Entebbe

    You'll land in Entebbe and have time to settle in before the 6 pm welcome meeting where you'll meet your leader and other travelers. If you get there early, the Entebbe Botanical Garden is worth a walk through, or check out the Entebbe Craft Village for local goods. Then join everyone for dinner to kick things off.

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Entebbe Botanical Garden
    • Shop at Entebbe Craft Village
    Landmarks/POIs
    Entebbe Botanical Garden
    Entebbe Craft Village
    Lake Victoria
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  2. Day 2

    Entebbe to Jinja

    Head out from Entebbe toward Jinja, known as Uganda's adventure hub and where the Nile River starts. After you reach your accommodation, there's time to relax or wander around the river area. The Jinja Farmer's Market is nearby if you want to grab fresh local snacks and get a feel for the town right away.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jinja Farmer's Market
    Landmarks/POIs
    Source of the Nile River
    Jinja Farmer's Market
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  3. Day 3

    Jinja

    This day is completely yours in Jinja. You can try whitewater rafting if you're into that, bike through town, or take a boat cruise along the Nile's source to see the river from the water. It's flexible, so you'll do whatever appeals to you most.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Whitewater rafting (full day)
    • Bike rental and cycling
    • Boat cruise along the source of the Nile
    • Bungee jumping
    • Quadbike riding (per hour)
    • Tubing
    • Ziplining
    • Source of River Nile Tour (minimum 4 participants)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Source of the Nile River
  4. Day 4

    Jinja to Kibale Forest National Park

    Start with rolex, the popular Ugandan street food, then travel to Kibale Forest National Park. This tropical rainforest is home to 13 primate species and 375 birds, with chimpanzees, baboons, and blue monkeys throughout. You'll settle into your camp once you arrive.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore surroundings with the group
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kibale Forest National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Kibale Forest National Park

    Expert trackers will lead you into the rainforest to find chimpanzees in their natural setting. The paths are muddy and vegetation is thick, but it's worth it for the wildlife viewing. By afternoon, take a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to spot birds, monkeys, and butterflies. The evening is free back at your accommodation.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kibale Forest National Park - Chimpanzee Permit & Trek
    • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary - Guided Walk
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    Kibale Forest National Park
    Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
  6. Day 6

    Kibale Forest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    A game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning gets you seeing elephants, buffalo, and antelope. From there, you'll head south through rolling hills, tea plantations, and crater lakes to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Stop for lunch and coffee in a local village, and there's an option to visit Batooro and Bakiiga communities if you're interested.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Queen Elizabeth National Park - Game Drive Enroute

    Optional Activities

    • Local village visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Local guides and experienced trackers take you trekking for mountain gorillas across rugged, mountainous terrain. Conditions are challenging with wet and muddy paths, but you'll spend an hour with a gorilla family in their habitat, which makes it worthwhile. There's a picnic lunch in the rainforest, time to freshen up at camp, and an optional afternoon visit to the Batwa community. Dinner by the fireplace wraps up the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the rainforest), Dinner (Hearty dinner by the crackling fireplace)

    Included Activities

    • Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
    • Picnic lunch in the rainforest

    Optional Activities

    • Batwa community visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  8. Day 8

    Bwindi to Lake Mburo

    Leave Bwindi and travel to Lake Mburo, Uganda's smallest savannah park with woodlands, rolling hills, wetlands, and lakes mixed throughout. An optional afternoon game drive lets you look for zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and impalas. Your travel group gathers for a final dinner together to celebrate the trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Game drive at Lake Mburo
    • Cycling tour
    • Walking safari
    • Boat ride
    • Community walk
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lake Mburo National Park
  9. Day 9

    Lake Mburo to Entebbe

    Start early for the drive back to Entebbe with a game drive through Lake Mburo on the way. Once you arrive in Entebbe, you'll say goodbye to your travel mates as the journey ends. If you want to stay longer, contact your booking agent beforehand to arrange extra accommodation.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Mburo - Game Drive Enroute
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    Lake Mburo National Park
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