Gorillas and the Great Lakes

Chimpanzees in Kibale, a boat on the Kazinga Channel, the lions of Ishasha and an hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi, ending with two quiet nights on Lake Bunyonyi.

Highlights.

• One hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
• Kazinga Channel boat trip
• The tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
• Two slow nights on Lake Bunyonyi

Day by day.

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Entebbe

   Met at the airport and taken to a lakeside lodge to rest after the flight.

2. Day 2

   Into the west

   A long, scenic drive to Fort Portal and the crater lakes, with lunch on the way.

3. Day 3

   Chimpanzees in Kibale

   Track habituated chimpanzees through Kibale Forest in the morning. Afternoon walk in the Bigodi wetland.

4. Day 4

   Queen Elizabeth National Park

   Game drive across the savannah, then an afternoon boat along the Kazinga Channel past hippos, buffalo and elephants.

5. Day 5

   Ishasha

   Through the southern sector, looking for the lions that rest in fig trees, then on to Bwindi.

6. Day 6

   Gorilla trek

   The day the trip is built around, a guided trek to a habituated gorilla family and one hour in their company.

7. Day 7

   Lake Bunyonyi

   A short drive to the terraced hills of Lake Bunyonyi. Canoe between the islands or simply rest.

8. Day 8

   Fly back

   A scheduled flight back to Entebbe in time for your connection.

What’s included.

Price on request. You receive an itemised quote for your dates, with permits and green fees shown at the current published rate.

Good to know.

• Gorilla trekking is for ages 15 and over.
• Treks can take one to five hours each way, on steep forest paths. Porters can be hired at the start.
• Permits are limited and often sell out months ahead, so we apply as soon as you confirm.
• The activity level is moderate to challenging. Gorilla trek can be steep and muddy.