Morning: Early morning pick-up. Travel southwest via the Equator crossing for a brief photo session and
lunch.
Afternoon: Proceed through scenic tea plantations, arriving at the park edge by late afternoon.
Mid-Range Lodge Standard: Engiri Game Lodge or Elephant Hab Lodge.

Morning: Sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, and kobs.
Afternoon: A 2-hour boat cruise on the waterbird-rich Kazinga Channel to view hippos and crocodiles
from a close, safe vantage point.
Evening: Relax at your lodge and enjoy dinner.
Mid-Range Lodge Standard: Engiri Game Lodge or Elephant Hab Lodge.

Day 3: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions to Bwindi Forest

Morning: Travel south through the Ishasha Sector of the park, keeping an eye out for its famous tree-
climbing lions resting in fig trees.
Afternoon: Drive upward into the mountainous terraced hills leading into Bwindi. Check into a
comfortable eco-lodge.
Mid-Range Lodge Standard: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge or Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (perfectly situated just
outside the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) tracking gates to reduce logistical headaches).

Day 4: The Bucket-List Gorilla Trekking Experience

Morning: Early briefing at the park headquarters. Venture into the rainforest with an armed UWA ranger
guide to track a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Afternoon: Spend exactly 1 magical hour observing the silverback and his troop interact.
Evening: Celebrate the trek over a traditional community dinner or a short cultural walk hosted by local
guides.
Mid-Range Lodge Standard: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge or Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Day 5: Bwindi Forest Back to Entebbe/Kampala

Morning: Check out early for the long but beautiful drive back east out of the Kigezi highlands.
Afternoon: En-route lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara.
Evening: Arrive back in Kampala or drop off directly at Entebbe International Airport for late-night
departures.

INCLUDED

What’s Included in Your Safari

Emergency assistance and support throughout the safari

National park entrance fees, as specified in the itinerary

Gorilla trekking permits, where applicable

Chimpanzee trekking permits, where applicable

Game drives and nature walks, as indicated

Boat cruises, where included in the itinerary

Airport transfers on arrival and departure

Bottled drinking water during the safari

All applicable government taxes and tourism levies

Driver/guide accommodation and allowances

En-route stops and sightseeing activities mentioned in the itinerary

EXCLUDED

International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
Uganda entry visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs
Alcoholic and other personal beverages
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Gorilla or chimpanzee permits if not specifically included in the package price
Optional activities and services
Porter fees during trekking
Personal trekking equipment and clothing
Additional accommodation required before or after the scheduled itinerary
Any costs arising from changes to the itinerary requested by the client
Expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations or other circumstances beyond the tour
operator’s control
Any other services not expressly listed under “Included” in the itinerary