Gorillas in the Mist

Flight departure from Spain to Entebbe.

Overnight flight.

Dinner.

Arrival in Entebbe. You will head to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary after a journey of just over 3 and a half hours, during which you will also have time to rest and enjoy lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, you will set out to track the white rhino. You will enjoy this species recovery project that has been operating since the early 2000s. It will be one of the most emotional, stimulating, and unforgettable experiences of the trip.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

You will head to Budongo, a tropical rainforest located south of Murchison Falls National Park. You will go trekking in Budongo Forest to see chimpanzees, as well as other species that inhabit this forest. After the walk, you will enter Murchison Falls NP to enjoy the first encounter with the park's wildlife and go to the top part of Murchison Falls with the vehicle. If there is enough time, you will enjoy a safari through the park and have the first encounter with the wildlife it treasures.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

You will enjoy a safari in Murchinson Falls National Park. Here, one of the rarest species of Giraffe, the Rothschild's Giraffe, resides. You can see elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, the rare Puku antelope... in the afternoon, you will ride on the African Queen, a boat on which you will sail up the Nile on a journey with lots of hippos and large crocodiles on its shores, until you reach Murchinson Falls.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After breakfast, you will head south to spend the night in the town of Fort Portal, very close to Kibale Forest National Park. You will cross the beautiful landscape formed by the western arm of the Rift Valley, near Lake Albert.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

In the morning, you will visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, named the same. You will be able to see a large number of mammals, birds, reptiles, trees, and shrubs accompanied by an English-speaking local guide. Afterwards, you will continue the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, you will go on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

In the morning, you will start a trek through the spectacular Kyambura Gorge accompanied by a park ranger. After the Kyambura trek and before heading to Ishasha, you will pass by the Kichwamba viewpoint where the popularly known “Twin Lakes” are located, and you will stop there to take photos. You will continue to Ishasha.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After breakfast, you will spend a few hours searching for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. After the safari, you will head to one of the sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. You will go to the lodge to rest and prepare for the unique experience you will have the next day.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

You will transfer to the visitor center at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for a detailed briefing before setting out for the mountain gorilla trekking. The duration of the trekking will determine where the lunch will be, so you will take picnic-style food with you. After the trekking, you will head to Lake Bunyonyi to rest and enjoy the magnificent views of the place.

Accommodation.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Departure towards Entebbe, crossing the photogenic Kigezi mountains and the city of Mbarara, you will pass through the Ankhole region at 1,800 meters above sea level. A place known for its long-horned cattle, its savanna landscape, and the various lakes that populate it. Before reaching Entebbe, you will stop at the Equator line to immortalize this milestone before lunch.

Lodging.

In the early morning, you will catch the flight back home after having experienced one of the best trips one can imagine within the African continent and without a doubt, the memories will be etched in your memory. Arrival and end of the trip. See you next time!