Adventure Consults

Highlights:

The 4 days/3 nights flying trip takes you to the amazing Gorillas & Batwa/pygmy community of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will take a fascinating aerial bush flight out of Entebbe international airport for a unique interaction and Experience with the ‘hairy people’ – Gorillas and the historical Batwa community

Day 1: Entebbe – Bwindi

Adventure Consults’ staff will meet you on arrival at Entebbe airport, assist through customs and check in for your domestic flight to Kihihi/Bwindi (Departs Entebbe @ 0700hrs & 1245, Check in time – one hour in advance). Note that flight schedules are subject to change.

On arrival at Kihihi airstrip, meet your guide for a briefing, a cup of coffee or chilled drink and start an hour’s scenic drive to Buhoma. You will drive through villages with stops at places of interest for photography and interactions with the local communities. Lunch at the lodge.

In the evening, have a village walk, visit with the local schools, hospitals and craft shops.

Meals and accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Tracking takes between 3 – 10 hours.

Depending on the Gorilla family booked, you may have breakfast at the lodge or have a parked breakfast. Meet your personal guide at the lounge and drive down to the Park Headquarters for a briefing and later enter the Gorilla sanctuary for an interesting search of the gentle giants.

Experienced Wildlife guides along with trackers and porters will accompany you through the ever-green forest.  The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, leads you to lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.  After finding the Gorillas, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. With an estimated 850 Gorilla population in the world, spending one hour with a Gorilla family is a once in a lifetime experience! You will later follow your footsteps and return to the forest edge, meet your guide, head back to the lodge. Depending on trek duration, you have an option for a picnic lunch or have a warm meal at the lodge.

Optional Ride for a woman project visit: In the afternoon, you have option to visit a women project (Ride 4 a woman). It’s a charitable organization set up to support women who are victims of poverty, HIV epidemic and domestic violence. Your visit indirectly supports the project work and while here, you may participate in basketry, weaving, making local dishes and have the best opportunity for craft shopping. Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 3: Pigmy (Batwa)/Community Walk or optional Second Gorilla trek.

You have an option to take a second Gorilla trek – on payment of supplement and No doubt, will be a different family. Every Gorilla tracking experience is different and unique!

Alternatively, Visit the Pygmy/Batwa community – A cultural tourism activity at its best! It’s a hands-on, mind-opening adventure you will never forget as you go for an incredible day hike in the rain forest with the elderly Batwa (pygmy) guides. See how the Batwa lived and hunted, learn about medicinal plants, and watch for animals and birds. You will share a traditional meal with the Batwa, hear ancient legends and traditional songs, and join in on a mock hunting party. You can even test your skill with a Batwa bow and arrow and participate in traditional dances.

Meals and accommodation included at the Lodge.

Day 4: Fly to Entebbe – Connect to international flight.

Following early breakfast, transfer to Kihihi airstrip in time for your 9:45 AM flight arriving Entebbe Airport at 1125 AM. Depending on the weather, you may have the best views of the Volcanoes, villages and Lakes as you take off, proceed to the airport and connect to your onward international flight.

Note that flight schedules are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Depending on your international flight schedule, you may need a day room near the airport which we can arrange on request – sales@adventureconsults.com

Please book return flights departing after 1pm (earliest!).

Accommodation: We do not restrict on where to stay but here are some recommended options. In most cases, we go with the travelers’ choice. Here are below are suggested places (among others) as we cannot list all available options. So get in touch if none of these meets your preference or budget.

Lion range (Luxury):

Bwindi Impenetrable Park: Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany springs, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds lodge, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Trekkers tavern.

Pride range (Mid-range):

Bwindi Forest national park: Haven’s Lodge Buhoma/Crested crane/Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Highlights:

This 5 day/4 nights Primate Trip will take you to Kibale Forest National Park, home to over 13 primate species including the endangered chimpanzees, and later head down to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the only remaining Mountain Gorillas in the world. The journey to Bwindi gives you an opportunity to drive through the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park Approx. 5 hrs

On arrival at Entebbe International airport, Adventure Consults representative will meet and assist through customs and start your journey to the west via Kampala. Drive through the green tea plantations and the evergreen Kibale forest, arriving Fort-portal in time for Lunch. Proceed to the Lodge. Meals and Overnight accommodation at the Lodge.

We recommend that you book flights getting into Entebbe by 10:00am, or else a night in Entebbe/before starting the trip is worth. Get in touch for recommendations on where to stay and related extra costs.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest NP. Tracking takes about 3 to 4 hrs.

After Breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu park Headquarters in time for a briefing and head out to the forest. Chimpanzee tracking starts early in the morning. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters.

After lunch, go for a walk in Bigodi – an eco-tourism swamp with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3: Kibale – Bwindi National Park – App. 6 hours.

Early morning start for Bwindi National park, driving through the savannah game filled Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may drive via Ishasha area famous for its tree climbing Lions unique to this region and a multitude of animals.

Proceed to Buhoma, arriving at the Lodge in the afternoon, relax and enjoy the forest views or take a village walk around Buhoma area with a visit to craft shops, local schools, hospital and later enjoy entertainment by the local community/Orphan group. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Tracking takes between 3 to 10 hrs.

Depending on the Gorilla family booked, you may have breakfast at the lodge or have a parked breakfast. Meet your personal guide at the lounge and drive down to the Park Headquarters for a briefing and later enter the Gorilla sanctuary for an interesting search of the gentle giants.

Experienced Wildlife guides along with trackers and porters will accompany you through the ever-green forest.  The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, leads you to lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.  After finding the Gorillas, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. With an estimated 850 Gorilla population in the world, spending one hour with a Gorilla family is a once in a lifetime experience! You will later follow your footsteps and return to the forest edge, meet your guide, head back to the lodge. Depending on trek duration, you have an option for a picnic lunch or have a warm meal at the lodge.

Ride for a woman project visit: In the afternoon, you have option to visit a women project (Ride 4 a woman). It’s a charitable organization set up to support women struggling with poverty, HIV and domestic violence. Your visit indirectly supports the project work and while here, you may participate in basketry, weaving, making local dishes and have an opportunity for last minute craft shopping.

Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 5: Fly to Entebbe – Connect to international flight.

After Breakfast, Transfer to Kihihi airstrip in time for your 9:45 AM flight arriving Entebbe Airport at 1125 AM. Depending on the weather, you may have the best views of the Volcanoes, villages and Lakes as you take off, proceed to the airport and connect to your onward international flight.

Connecting flights out of Entebbe MUST be after 1pm. Note that domestic flight schedules are subject to change. Depending on flight schedule, you may need a day use room near the airport for which we shall book upon request – sales@adventureconsults.com

Accommodation: We do not restrict on where to stay but here are some recommended options. In most cases, we go with the travelers’ choice. Here are below are suggested places (among others) as we cannot list all available options. So get in touch for options.

Lion range (Luxury):

Kibale Forest National Park: Kyaninga/Ndali/Primate lodge Kibale/Crater Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable Park: Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany springs, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds lodge, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge.

Pride range (Mid-range):

Kibale Forest National park: Kibale Forest camp/ Chimpanzee Guest House/Isunga Lodge.

Bwindi Forest national park: Haven’s Lodge Buhoma/Crested crane/Rushaga Gorilla Camp

A 7 day/6 nights Safari covering Western Uganda’s amazing Chimps, Big game, water safari and Mountain Gorillas. You will enjoy relaxed drives and walks through Kibale Forest (Chimpanzee tracking), Queen Elizabeth National Park (Big game & Water Safari), and Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 1: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park Approx. 5 hrs
On arrival at Entebbe International airport, Adventure Consults representative will meet and assist through customs and start your journey to the west via Kampala. Drive through the green tea plantations and the evergreen Kibale forest, arriving Fort-portal in time for Lunch. Proceed to the Lodge. Meals and Overnight accommodation at the Lodge.
We recommend that you book flights getting into Entebbe by 10:00am, or else a night in Entebbe/before starting the trip is worth. Get in touch for recommendations on where to stay and related extra costs.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest NP. Tracking takes about 3 to 4 hrs.
After Breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu park Headquarters in time for a briefing and head out to the forest. Chimpanzee tracking starts early in the morning. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters.
After lunch, go for a walk in Bigodi – an eco-tourism swamp with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 3: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park. App. 3 hrs drive.
Morning start for Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Explore the Katwe crater area or drive straight to the Lodge for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy arewarding game drive where you will view waterbucks, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Sundowner at the crater area later and return to the Lodge for dinner. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 4: Game Viewing & Boat ride.
Following an early morning cup of tea/coffee, embark on a morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens’s mile in the park and keep a watch out for Lion, Elephant, Cape buffalo, Warthogs, Leopard, Hyena, Mongoose, Waterbuck, Ugandan Kob, and lots of the many small animals and birds.
After lunch, enjoy a unique boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through high concentrations of Hippos and a wide variety of animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This river cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colourful and stupendous with well over 600 recorded species having been spotted. Meals and Overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth N.P Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. App. 4 hours’ drive
Today, you will head out to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive through Ishasha sector famous for its tree climbing Lions unique to this region and multitude of animals. Proceed to Buhoma, rriving at the Lodge in the afternoon, relax and enjoy the lodge service and the surrounding environment or take a village walk around Buhoma area with a visit to craft shops, local schools, hospital and later enjoy entertainment by the local community/Orphan group. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 6: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Tracking takes between 3 to 10 hrs.
Depending on the Gorilla family booked, you may have breakfast at the lodge or have a parked breakfast. Meet your personal guide at the lounge and drive down to the Park Headquarters for a briefing and later enter the Gorilla sanctuary for an interesting search of the gentle giants.
Experienced Wildlife guides along with trackers and porters will accompany you through the ever-green forest. The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, leads you to lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. After finding the Gorillas, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. With an estimated 850 Gorilla population in the world, spending one hour with a Gorilla family is a once in a lifetime experience! You will later follow your footsteps and return to the forest edge, meet your guide, head back to the lodge. Depending on trek duration, you have an option for a picnic lunch or have a warm meal at the lodge.
Ride for a woman project visit: In the afternoon, you have option to visit a women project (Ride 4 a woman). It’s a charitable organization set up to support women struggling with poverty, HIV and domestic violence. Your visit indirectly supports the project work and while here, you may participate in basketry, weaving, making local dishes and have an opportunity for last minute craft shopping.
Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 7: Fly to Entebbe – Connect to international flight.
After Breakfast, Transfer to Kihihi airstrip in time for your 9:45 AM flight arriving Entebbe Airport at 1125 AM. Depending on the weather, you may have the best views of the Volcanoes, villages and Lakes as you take off, proceed to the airport and connect to your onward international flight.
Connecting flights out of Entebbe MUST be after 1pm. Note that domestic flight schedules are subject to change. Depending on flight schedule, you may need a day use room near the airport for which we shall book upon request – sales@adventureconsults.com

Accommodation: We do not restrict on where to stay but here are some recommended options. In most cases, we go with the travelers’ choice. Here are below are suggested places (among others) as we cannot list all available options. So get in touch for options.
Lion range (Luxury):
Kibale Forest National Park: Kyaninga/Ndali/Primate lodge Kibale/Crater Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National park: Mweya Lodge/Katara Safari Lodge/Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable Park: Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany springs, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds lodge, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge.

Pride range (Mid-range):
Kibale Forest National park: Kibale Forest camp/ Chimpanzee Guest House/Isunga Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Mazike Lodge, Enganzi lodge/Kingfisher Lodge/Bush Lodge.
Bwindi Forest national park: Haven’s Lodge Buhoma/Crested crane/Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Highlights:

This 9day/8 Nights safari covers Uganda’s & Rwanda’s amazing Chimps, Big game, water safari and Mountain Gorillas. You will enjoy relaxed drives and walks through Kibale Forest (Chimpanzee tracking), Queen Elizabeth National Park (Big game & Water Safari), and end with the endangered Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Parc Du Volcans in Rwanda for everlasting memories! While in Rwanda, you have an option to go for a walk in search for Golden Monkeys or hike to Dian Fossey’s grave

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park Approx. 5 hrs

On arrival at Entebbe International airport, Adventure Consults representative will meet and assist through customs and start your journey to the west via Kampala. Drive through the green tea plantations and the evergreen Kibale forest, arriving Fort-portal in time for Lunch. Proceed to the Lodge. Meals and Overnight accommodation at the Lodge.

We recommend that you book flights getting into Entebbe by 10:00am, or else a night in Entebbe/before starting the trip is worth. Get in touch for recommendations on where to stay and related extra costs.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest NP. Tracking takes about 3 to 4 hrs.

After Breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu park Headquarters in time for a briefing and head out to the forest. Chimpanzee tracking starts early in the morning. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters.

After lunch, go for a walk in Bigodi – an eco-tourism swamp with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park. App. 3 hrs drive.

Morning start for Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Explore the Katwe crater area or drive straight to the Lodge for lunch.

After lunch, enjoy arewarding game drive where you will view waterbucks, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Sundowner at the crater area later and return to the Lodge for dinner. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 4: Game Viewing & Boat ride.

Following an early morning cup of tea/coffee, embark on a morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens’s mile in the park and keep a watch out for Lion, Elephant, Cape buffalo, Warthogs, Leopard, Hyena, Mongoose, Waterbuck, Ugandan Kob, and lots of the many small animals and birds.

After lunch, enjoy a unique boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through high concentrations of Hippos and a wide variety of animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This river cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colourful and stupendous with well over 600 recorded species having been spotted. Meals and Overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth N.P Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. App. 4 hours’ drive.

Today, you will head out to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive through Ishasha sector famous for its tree climbing Lions unique to this region and multitude of animals. Proceed to Buhoma, rriving at the Lodge in the afternoon, relax and enjoy the lodge service and the surrounding environment or take a village walk around Buhoma area with a visit to craft shops, local schools, hospital and later enjoy entertainment by the local community/Orphan group. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 6: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Tracking takes between 3 to 10 hrs.

Depending on the Gorilla family booked, you may have breakfast at the lodge or have a parked breakfast. Meet your personal guide at the lounge and drive down to the Park Headquarters for a briefing and later enter the Gorilla sanctuary for an interesting search of the gentle giants.

Experienced Wildlife guides along with trackers and porters will accompany you through the ever-green forest.  The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, leads you to lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.  After finding the Gorillas, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. With an estimated 850 Gorilla population in the world, spending one hour with a Gorilla family is a once in a lifetime experience! You will later follow your footsteps and return to the forest edge, meet your guide, head back to the lodge. Depending on trek duration, you have an option for a picnic lunch or have a warm meal at the lodge.

Ride for a woman project visit: In the afternoon, you have option to visit a women project (Ride 4 a woman). It’s a charitable organization set up to support women struggling with poverty, HIV and domestic violence. Your visit indirectly supports the project work and while here, you may participate in basketry, weaving, making local dishes and have an opportunity for last minute craft shopping. Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Parc des Volcans. App. 6 hrs drive.

An early start for Rwanda, with stops on the way for amazing views of the Volcanoes. Proceed to the border, go through customs and cross to Rwanda (Rwanda is +3 GMT). Drive to Parc des Volcans with views of the great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest.

In the afternoon, take a stroll around the lodge or simply relax and enjoy the intore Dance presentation. Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Parc des Volcans. App. 6 hrs drive.

Morning drive to Kigali, time permitting have a short tour of the city including a visit to genocide memorial, handicraft shops and later to the airport for your international flight. Depending on your flight schedule, you may need a day use room to freshen-up before your flight (on payment of supplement). An extra night in Kigali would be worth it for an extra time and explore the city. Get in touch for related costs and recommended activities.

Day 8: Optional Second Gorilla Tracking in Parc des Volcans or visit the Golden Monkeys.

If you opt for a second Gorilla trek, it’s highly recommended and the experience is different!

You will have an early morning transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park staff. Loaded with your drinking water, packed lunch and walking stick, enter the forest in search for the famous Mountain Gorillas. The trail into the forest, will abruptly immerse you in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest – Home to the Gorillas. An exhilarating Gorilla trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas can be muddy and challenging but offers a Great experience. Alive with the calls of Gorillas you will spend an hour before sloping back to the base. As you slope, through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks, among the highest in Africa are glimpsed.

Optional Golden Monkey tracking: If you don’t go for a second Gorilla trek, a visit to the rare chartering Golden Monkeys is an ideal and perfect choice for you! Note that Golden monkey tracking also starts in the morning. You will have an encounter with these chattering primates. They live in the bamboo vegetation towards the base of the volcanoes and habituation has helped them to overcome their initial shyness to accept their daily visit by researchers and tourists.  Trekking golden monkeys is a rare and delightful experience. You will visit one of the active families, always jumping from tree to tree – making it a little difficult to photograph but one you get a good shot, it’s worth an effort!!  You may have a parked lunch or have a warm lunch at the lodge.

Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 9: Departure via Kigali airport. App. 3 hrs drive.

Morning drive to Kigali, time permitting have a short tour of the city including a visit to genocide memorial, handicraft shops and later to the airport for your international flight. Depending on your flight schedule, you may need a day use room to freshen-up before your flight (on payment of supplement). An extra night in Kigali would be worth it for an extra time and explore the city. Get in touch for related costs and recommended activities.

Please book return flights departing after 1pm.

Accommodation: We do not restrict on where to stay but here are some recommended options. In most cases, we go with the travelers’ choice. Here are below are suggested places (among others) as we cannot list all available options. So get in touch for options.

Lion range (Luxury):
Kibale Forest National Park: Kyaninga/Ndali/Primate lodge Kibale/Crater Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Mweya Lodge/Katara Safari Lodge/Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable Park: Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany springs, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds lodge, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge.
Rwanda/PNV: Singita Kwitonda/Bisate Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Bishops house/Five Volcanoes Lodge.

Pride range (Mid-range): 
Kibale Forest National Park: Kibale Forest camp/ Chimpanzee Guest House/Isunga Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Mazike Lodge, Enganzi lodge/Kingfisher Lodge/Bush Lodge.
Bwindi Forest national Park: Haven’s Lodge Buhoma/Crested crane/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
PNV/Rwanda: Mt Gorilla View Lodge/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

This 12 day/ 11 nights round trip takes you to Uganda’s top safari destinations for classic big five safari drives, Chimpanzee, water safari, Hot Air Balloon Safari and the Mountain Gorilla Adventure.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe international airport – Uganda.  

Adventure Consults’ airport staff will meet you right on tarmac before entering the airport building, assist through customs, get luggage and transfer to the hotel. Depending on arrival time, you may have a briefing on your safari today/tonight or opt to have it in the morning after some hours of relaxation. Overnight accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis included.

Day 2 – Entebbe Murchison Falls N.P via Kampala – App. 6 hours’ drive.

Following Breakfast, Adventure consults’ guide will meet you at the hotel and start the adventure. Beginning with a panoramic drive northwest, a stop and visit to the ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY is worth it! The sanctuary was created to re-introduce Rhino to Uganda after their extinction in 1982. Drive around the sanctuary endowed with lots of colourful Bird species.

After lunch, proceed to Murchison falls National Park.  Dinner and overnight accommodation included at the hotel/lodge.

Day 3: Hot Air Balloon safari and Afternoon Game drive – Game drive takes 2-3hrs 

There’s no better way to see the vast savannah dotted with Borassus palm trees, Wildlife herds, the meandering River Nile, waterfalls and Birds than doing it from a hot-air balloon! This new alternative to the early morning game drive is the only one of its kind in Uganda. The flight starts at an agreed point ends with a soft landing in the wilderness. The balloon pilots are adept at positioning the balloon for good wildlife encounters and will lower the balloon to take advantage of a cool or interesting animal behaviour.

You will have an early start (5am or as shall be briefed by the guide) in order for you to enjoy the best African Sunrise from above!  Transfer to the take-off position, and enjoy taking photos as you watch the balloon inflation process. Get a full briefing on safety regulations by the pilot and start flying around 6:00 am right before sunrise. The Balloon ride lasts for about an hour after which you land and receive a participation certificate. After a breathtaking Balloon experience, take a relaxed drive back to the lodge, keeping an eye out for Big game arriving in time for a warm breakfast.

In the afternoon, you will go for a game drive and look out for more Game which include the leopards, the Jackson’s hartebeest, large concentrations of Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbuck, together with giraffe herds, groups of the dainty oribi and buffalo herds. Meals and Overnight accommodation included.

Day 4. Morning and afternoon Water Safari Adventure.

Early morning game drive to the delta circuit where there’s a possibility of spotting the leopards along the leopard track, the Jackson’s hartebeest, large concentrations of Uganda Kobs because of the many breeding grounds and large families of the Defassa waterbuck, together with giraffe herds, groups of the dainty oribi and buffalo herds. The high supply of Kobs means unavoidable pride of lions to the delta too.

In the afternoon, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron.” You have an option to hike to the top of the Murchison Falls, from this vantage point you will have an opportunity to see the Nile’s beauty perfected as you watch the Nile forced through a seven-meter cleft in the rocks and plunge 45 meters below, forming a spectacular rainbow. Meals and Overnight accommodation included.

Day 5 – Scenic flight from Murchison Falls to Kasese – Drive to Fort-portal.

Transfer to the airstrip in time for your scenic flight to Queen Elizabeth. Flying along the Nile at a very low altitude, gives you the best game viewing opportunity later proceed towards the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range and finally land at Kasese airstrip – please keep an eye out for the most amazing views of the farmlands, rivers, savannahs, ever green forests and crater lakes.

Meet Adventure Consults’ guides at the airstrip, a welcome cup of coffee or chilled drink awaits then proceed to Fort Portal driving through the shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon.” Head out to Kibale forest driving through farmlands and homesteads. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you have an option to take a bird-walk around the lodge. Meals and Overnight accommodation included.

Please note – This day, you have an option to take an 8 hours’ road trip along the amazing Albertine escarpment. You will save on costs and also enjoy the verdant countryside and panoramic views. Option to take a travelers’ choice!

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking – Kibale Forest NP. Tracking takes about 3 to 4 hrs.

After Breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu park Headquarters in time for a briefing and head out to the forest. Chimpanzee tracking starts early in the morning. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters. After lunch, go for a walk in Bigodi – an eco-tourism swamp with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 7: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park. App. 3 hrs drive.

Morning start for Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Explore the Katwe crater area or drive straight to the Lodge for lunch.

After lunch, enjoy arewarding game where you will view waterbucks, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Sundowner (drinks on own account) at the crater area later and return to the Lodge for dinner. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 8: Game Viewing & Boat ride.

Following an early morning cup of tea/coffee, embark on a morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens’s mile in the park and keep a watch out for Lion, Elephant, Cape buffalo, Warthogs, Leopard, Hyena, Mongoose, Waterbuck, Ugandan Kob, and lots of the many small animals and birds.

After lunch, enjoy a unique boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through high concentrations of Hippos and a wide variety of animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This river cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colourful and stupendous with well over 600 recorded species having been spotted. Meals and Overnight at the lodge.

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth N.P Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. App. 4 hours’ drive

Today, you will head out to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive through Ishasha sector famous for its tree climbing Lions unique to this region and multitude of animals. Arrive at the Lodge in the afternoon, relax and enjoy the lodge service and the surrounding environment or take a village walk around Buhoma area with a visit to craft shops, local schools, hospital and later enjoy entertainment by the local community/Orphan group. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 10: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Tracking takes 3 – 10 hrs.

Depending on the Gorilla family booked, you may have breakfast at the lodge or have a parked breakfast if you are not early eating kind of person. Meet your personal guide at the lounge and drive down to the Park Headquarters for a briefing and later enter the Gorilla sanctuary for an interesting search of the gentle giants.

Experienced Wildlife guides along with trackers and porters will accompany you through the ever-green forest.  The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, leads you to lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.  After finding the Gorillas, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. With an estimated 850 Gorilla population in the world, spending one hour with a Gorilla family is a once in a lifetime experience! You will later follow your footsteps and return to the forest edge, meet your guide, head back to the lodge. Depending on trek duration, you have an option for a picnic lunch or have a warm meal at the lodge.

Ride for a woman project visit: In the afternoon, you have option to visit a women project (Ride 4 a woman). It’s a charitable organization set up to support women struggling with poverty, HIV and domestic violence. Your visit indirectly supports the project work and while here, you may participate in basketry, weaving, making local dishes and have an opportunity for last minute craft shopping.

Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 11: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Lake Mburo N.P. App 4-5 hrs drive.

Following an early breakfast, you will transfer from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, go for a boat ride. The Eastern banks of Lake Mburo are best explored by a tranquil two-hour boat voyage. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, buffalo, and hippos as well as colourful Kingfishers, magnificent Fish Eagles and Hamerkops with their enormous nests. Lake Mburo has a wide range of activities available to choose from and on payment of supplement, you may go for Horseback Safaris, Night drives, and walking safaris. Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 12: Game drive and out to Kampala or Entebbe.

Morning game drives; After an early breakfast, head out for a game drive in search for big game. The game drive will take you along the lakeshore track, and with its own system of game trails and cleared walkways. The network of game tracks in the east of the park passes a variety of landscape features; acacia woodland, wetlands, grassy hillsides, rock outcrops and seasonally flooded valley floors. With stops at places of interest, proceed to Kampala, optional craft shopping and proceed to the airport in time for your evening return flight or drop off at your residence. Depending on flight schedule, you may need a day use room near the airport for which we shall book upon request or possibly an overnight the fly out the following day. Check with us via sales@adventureconsults.com  for professional advice.

If flying out on the same day, please book return flights departing after 3pm.

Accommodation: We do not restrict on where to stay but here are some recommended options. In most cases, we go with the travelers’ choice. Here are below are suggested places (among others) as we cannot list all available options. So get in touch for options.

Lion range (Luxury):

Murchison Falls National Park: Chobe Safari Lodge/Bakers Lodge/Paraa safari Lodge

Kibale Forest National Park: Kyaninga/Ndali/Primate lodge Kibale/Crater Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National park: Mweya Lodge/Katara Safari Lodge/Kyambura Gorge Lodge.

Bwindi Impenetrable Park: Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany springs, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds lodge, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge.

Lake Mburo National park: Mihingo Lodge/ Rwakobo Rock/Mantana tented camp.

Pride range (Mid-range):

Murchison Falls National park: Fort Murchison/Pakuba lodge/Nile safari Lodge/Budongo ecolodge/Sambiya River lodge.

Kibale Forest National park: Kibale Forest camp/ Chimpanzee Guest House/Isunga Lodge.

Queen Elizabeth National Park: Mazike Lodge, Enganzi lodge/Kingfisher Lodge/Bush Lodge.

Bwindi Forest national park: Haven’s Lodge Buhoma/Crested crane/Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Lake Mburo National park: Mburo Eagles Nest/Leopard Rest camp

Highlights:

On this 4 day/3nights safari, Whereas Mountain gorilla tracking is often at the top of every fine traveler’s bucket list, the dramatic landscape of Rwanda, visits to the fascinating golden monkeys and Rwanda’s rich history, will leave you speechless!

You have an opportunity to pay homage to the legendary Scientist and Gorilla Conservation advocate – Dian Fossey with a hike to her tomb or a visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Musanze.

Not far from the park, the bustling and vibrant markets of Musanze are a place to immerse yourself into everyday Rwandan culture and lifestyle! Go deep into the earth with Musanze’s caves – one of the area’s newest attractions. Get in touch or check our website for more Rwanda trips.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Drive to Parc des Volcans. (We recommend flights arriving into Kigali by 1pm).

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our representative, transfer to Kigali for a briefing on your safari.

Depending on arrival time, you go for a short city tour including a visit to genocide memorial, handicraft shops. Later, start for Parc des Volcans with views of the great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest. With stops at place of interest, proceed to Kinigi. Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Parc des Volcans. Tracking takes 3 to 6 hrs.

Early morning, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park staff. Loaded with your drinking water, packed lunch and walking stick, enter the forest in search for the famous Mountain Gorillas. The trail into the forest, will abruptly immerse you in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest – Home to the Gorillas. An exhilarating Gorilla trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas can be muddy and challenging but offers a great experience. Alive with the calls of Gorillas you will spend an hour before sloping back to the base. As you slope, through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks, among the highest in Africa are glimpsed.

In the afternoon, you have an option to simply relax at the lodge or go for a visit of ibyi’wacu Cultural village. The organized village is a short drive from the Lodge composed of ex-poachers who turned their back on poaching participate in various activities that benefit them and also add value to tourism. A visit to the village will take you through the traditional house of a local king, watch an authentic medicine man prepare herbal mixtures, try your hand at bow and arrow shooting or enjoy cultural dances and drumming. Return to the loge in the evening.

Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 3: Golden Monkeys/ Volcano climb/Trek to Dian Fossey’s Grave.  

You have an option to either track the rare chattering Golden Monkeys or climb one of the famous Volcanoes (Visoke or Muhabura) or trek to Dian Fossey’s grave.

Alternatively, you may go for a second Gorilla trek – this will be on payment of supplement (USD 1500 per permit). No doubt, this would be a different family. Every Gorilla tracking experience is different and unique!

After lunch, drive to Kigali arriving late afternoon/evening. Last minute craft shopping and drop off at your hotel for an overnight on Bed & Breakfast basis. Today’s lunch is included in the package price.

Day 4: Departure flight.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have a short tour of Kigali (if not done on day 1) before being transferred to the airport in time for your return flight.

Accommodation: We do not restrict on where to stay but here are some recommended options. In most cases, we go with the travelers’ choice.

Lion range (Luxury):
Musanze/PNV (Near the park):
Singita Kwitonda/Bisate Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Five Volcanoes Lodge
Kigali : Mariotte’s Hotel /Serena Kigali/ Haven Lodge

Pride range (Mid-range):
PNV/Rwanda: Mt Gorilla View Lodge/Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Kigali: Hotel Mille des Collins/Flame Tree/Gorilla Golf Hotel

Day 1: Arrival – Akagera National Park.
(We recommend flights arriving into Kigali by 1pm latest). Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by Adventure Consults’ representative, transfer to Kigali for a briefing and start your 3 hour journey to Akagera National park. The only Savannah park in Rwanda, is located along the Eastern border of the country, where the typically hilly countryside gives way to the savannas of the Great Rift Valley. Dominated by lakes, swamps and marshland, the area boasts a huge compliment of nature and wildlife that cannot be found elsewhere in the country. It is a unique habitat and home to big game (including the Lion, Elephants, Zebras Topi, lots of primates and Bird species. Afternoon Game drive with an optional sundowner while enjoying the panoramic views across the scattered grasslands. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 2: Game viewing – Akagera National park.
Morning game drive towards Lake Ihema circuit where you will be rewarded with an array of Big game including the Lion, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles among others. Akagera has got amazing views of the gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. After lunch you have an option to go for a presentation on the ecology of Akagera and the conservation efforts including the coexistent dynamics between the local people and wildlife. Alternatively, simply relax at the lodge or take another Game drive .Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3: Akagera – Kinigi. App. 6 hours.
Morning start for Kinigi, lunch in Kigali and proceed to Parc des Volcans with views of the great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest. With stops at place of interest, proceed to Kinigi. Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Parc des Volcans.
Tracking takes 3 to 6 hrs. Early morning transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park staff. Loaded with your drinking water, packed lunch and walking stick, enter the forest in search for the famous Mountain Gorillas. The trail into the forest, will abruptly immerse you in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest – Home to the Gorillas. An exhilarating Gorilla trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas can be muddy and challenging but offers a Great experience. Alive with the calls of Gorillas you will spend an hour before sloping back to the base. As you slope, through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks, among the highest in Africa are glimpsed. Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 5: Golden Monkeys or Visit Dian Fossey’s grave – Return to Kigali.
This morning, you have an option to have an encounter with the rare chattering Golden Monkeys or visit Dian Fossey’s grave where she was laid to rest together with her best friends ‘the Gorillas’ that lost the battle to the poachers – the stories at this site are touching but gives you a background of Dian’s Love for these endangered relatives to humans. Alternatively, have a relaxed day and later return to Kigali. You have an opportunity to go for a tour of the city including a visit to genocide memorial, handicraft shops, local markets etc. overnight in Kigali on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 6: Return flight.
Transfer to the airport in time for your return flight.

Accommodation
we don’t restrict on where to stay as this entirely depends on guest preference and budget. Please see below and get in touch for more options and discounted quotes.

Upmarket/Lion Range – Rusizi tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge, Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Kinigi).

Midrange/Pride Range – Akagera Game Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

Highlights:

This 7 days/6Nights Rwanda Primate safari trekking you to Rwanda’s only primate destinations. You get to track Mountain Gorillas, Chimp trekking, Black & White Colobus monkeys & Golden monkeys.

Day 1: Arrival – Akagera National Park.
(We recommend flights arriving into Kigali by 1pm latest). Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by Adventure Consults’ representative, transfer to Kigali for a briefing and start your 3 hour journey to Akagera National park. The only Savannah park in Rwanda, is located along the Eastern border of the country, where the typically hilly countryside gives way to the savannas of the Great Rift Valley. Dominated by lakes, swamps and marshland, the area boasts a huge compliment of nature and wildlife that cannot be found elsewhere in the country. It is a unique habitat and home to big game (including the Lion, Elephants, Zebras Topi, lots of primates and Bird species. Afternoon Game drive with an optional sundowner while enjoying the panoramic views across the scattered grasslands. Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 2: Game viewing – Akagera National park.
Morning game drive towards Lake Ihema circuit where you will be rewarded with an array of Big game including the Lion, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles among others. Akagera has got amazing views of the gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. After lunch you have an option to go for a presentation on the ecology of Akagera and the conservation efforts including the coexistent dynamics between the local people and wildlife. Alternatively, simply relax at the lodge or take another Game drive .Meals and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 3: Akagera – Nyungwe Forest; Approx. 8 hrs drive.
Morning start for Nyungwe with stops at places of interest. Lunch enroute and proceed to Butare, visit the Nyanza palace. Drive straight to Nyungwe forest arriving late afternoon. Relax at the Lodge or take walk by the tea plantation. Meals and Overnight Nyungwe Forest Lodge.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking/Canopy walk/Colobus Monkey trek.
Early morning transfer to the park headquarters in time for Chimp tracking. The forest has got well marked walk ways that leads you to the amazing Chimps. It’s challenging and at times steep but an encounter with the excited Chimp family can be so enchanting! You will return later in the afternoon, lunch at the Lodge. In the afternoon, go for Canopy walk giving you an opportunity to see the bigger part of Nyungwe’s beautiful flora or take a walk near the lodge where you will have an interaction with the Black and White Colobus Monkey. Meals and Overnight Nyungwe Forest Lodge.

Day 5: Nyungwe Forest – Kigali. App. 6 hours.
Morning start for Kigali with stops at interesting places for photo opportunities. Optional city tour or simply relax after 5 days in the bush. Overnight at Kigali Serena on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 6: Kigali – Virunga volcanoes/Kinigi. App. 3 hours.
Morning start for Parc des Volcans with views of the great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest. With stops at place of interest, proceed to Kinigi. Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 7: Gorilla Tracking in Parc des Volcans. Tracking takes 3 to 6 hrs.
Early morning transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park staff. Loaded with your drinking water, packed lunch and walking stick, enter the forest in search for the famous Mountain Gorillas. The trail into the forest, will abruptly immerse you in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest – Home to the Gorillas. An exhilarating Gorilla trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas can be muddy and challenging but offers a Great experience. Alive with the calls of Gorillas you will spend an hour before sloping back to the base. As you slope, through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks, among the highest in Africa are glimpsed. Meals and Accommodation at the Lodge.

Day 8: Golden Monkeys or Visit Dian Fossey’s grave.
This morning, you have an option to have an encounter with the rare chattering Golden Monkeys or visit Dian Fossey’s grave where she was laid to rest together with her best friends ‘the Gorillas’ that lost the battle to the poachers – the stories at this site are touching but gives you a background of Dian’s Love for these endangered relatives to humans. Alternatively, have a relaxed day and drive to Gisenyi. Lunch will depend on the day’s activity. Dinner and overnight Kivu Serena hotel.

Day 9: Lake Kivu Today, you’ve got lots of options out of which you can pick any that suites your interest.
Weather permitting, you may go for a boat ride on Lake Kivu (for 2 hours) or visit the Imbabazi Orphanage- Rosamond Halsey Carr (1912-2006) or simply explore the old town of Gisenyi, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the local market or wander through the leafy streets admiring the old colonial buildings or alternatively enjoy an afternoon swim & relaxation by the Lake. Meals and Overnight Kivu Serena

Day 10: PNV – Kigali – Return flight. App. 3 hrs.
Morning start for Kigali, time permitting, have a tour of the city including a visit to genocide memorial, handicraft shops, local markets etc. and later drop off at the airport in time for your return flight.

Accommodation
We don’t restrict on where to stay as this entirely depends on guest preference and budget. Please see below and get in touch for more options and discounted quotes.

Upmarket/Lion Range – Rusizi tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge, Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Kinigi) & Kivu Serena.

Midrange/Pride Range – Akagera Game Lodge, Nyungwe top hill View, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.odge, Nyungwe top hill View, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

Gorilla Habituation Experience

Only 2 Gorilla families in the world can be accessed for Gorilla Habituation experience! Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, has got different sections for Gorilla tracking. The more endowed, less visited and more green southern part of the park offers this unique approach of visiting the endangered giants. Unlike the normal tracking where you spend one hour with the Gorillas, here you spend about 4 hours and exercise is limited to 4 guests per day. This is an added benefit to any primate enthusiast and photographers at all levels. Limited guest numbers means a relaxed and less congested walk/viewing and extended 4 hour interaction with the Gorillas, gives the best opportunity for the best images ever!

Your day starts early in the morning (about 6am), join the research team, detailed briefing and head out to the impenetrable forest. The terrain is steep, sometimes muddy and slippery especially on a rainy day, so you need to be relatively fit and in good health. When you get to the Gorilla family, your guide will take you through an in-depth explanation of how Gorilla behave, watch them as they groom and play with the young ones. The thrill of spending time with and observing these gentle giants is a rare and moving adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories. No doubt, it’s a once in a lifetime Adventure. Gorilla Habituation Experience can be part of the long trip or can be an independent adventure. Get in touch and our safari specialist will be of help with more info on itineraries and pricing to suite your interests and available time.

Day 1: Entebbe – Bwindi

Adventure Consults’ staff will meet you on arrival at Entebbe airport (right on tarmac), assist through customs formalities, collect your baggage and walk to the domestic section in time for your bush flight to Bwindi. Flights depart Entebbe @ 7:00 AM & 12:30 PM, Check in time – one hour in advance. Schedules are subject to change at short notice.

On arrival at Kihihi airstrip, meet Adventure Consults’ safari guide and start an hour’s drive to Buhoma. The drive through villages, farmlands, rivers and hills is amazing. Short stops for photography and interactions with the local communities are worth it! Proceed to the lodge, check-in then have a detailed briefing about your adventure.  In the evening/afternoon, you may go a village walk with a visit of the local schools hospitals and craft shops.  Meals and accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking with Dr Gladys or one of Conservation Through Public Health Researchers.

This morning, you will enjoy the rare opportunity to trek mountain gorillas alongside renowned gorilla conservationist, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka of CTPH or one of her experienced researchers. Dr Gladys’ participation will entirely depend on her schedule/availability, so advance booking is recommended.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a home to more than half the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas, and it’s where Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka goes to work. She’s been studying animal diseases for over 15 years and is known as the Uganda’s Dian Fossey

You will have the chance to observe mountain gorillas in their own backyard and learn about the struggles surrounding their survival from Dr. Gladys, who has dedicated her life to preserving these incredible species. Tracking gorillas is a fraction of Gladys’ work. You will get insight info about the health of Gorillas, collect samples that will be used on day 3 for analysis. Gorilla tracking with CTPH staff is a special experience as you get more than just Gorilla viewing!

Relaxed afternoon or take a walk down to the river. Meals and overnight accommodation included at the lodge.

Day 3: Community Program/Field researcher Experience.

Next to Bwindi forest, CTPH has a Gorilla Health Centre where all professional takes place. Together with Dr Gladys or one of her contemporaries, you will have a day in the life of a Gorilla field researcher. Analyze the Gorilla dung collected from the nests of the previous day’s track to establish the health of the family. The dung analysis is a big part of the work done by the researchers to establish gorilla health of the family. Visit the frontline communities that directly come in contact with the gorilla families, the gorillas not only eat what is in their gardens but also come into contact with human diseases that can be transmitted to the families. The only long-term and sustainable method to improve the gorillas’ health is by improving the health of the people living around the park, and not just the people, but their livestock as well.

In the afternoon, return to the lodge for relaxation as you reminisce your Gorilla experience and the work involved to ensure the great apes are protected. You have an option to for an escorted village walk.  Meals and accommodation included.

Day 4: Fly to Entebbe – Connect to international flight.

After Breakfast, start for Kihihi airstrip in time for your 9:45 AM flight arriving Entebbe Airport at 1125 AM. Depending on the weather, you may have the best views of the Volcanoes, villages and Lakes as you take off, proceed to the airport and connect to your onward international flight.

Please book return flights departing Entebbe after 1pm. Note that flight schedules are subject to change. Depending on flight schedule, you may need a day’s room near the airport or book one of our day’s excursions as you wait for the connecting flight. Get in touch!

Accommodation; it’s our guests’ choice depending on preference and budget but here are recommended options. Get in touch for a quote!

Lion Range   (Luxury):  Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Mahogany springs lodge.

Pride Range (Mid-Range): CTPH camp, Haven’s Lodge Buhoma or Crested crane.