Description
Wilderness and Adventure – 10 Days
Entebbe | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest | Ishasha | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Jinja
Uganda is a land of contrasts. In half a day you can drive from mist-shrouded volcanic mountains to hot hazy savannah, dappled with wildlife. Our Wilderness and Adventure tour explores some of the most magical areas of Uganda.
Serene undulating hills of tea plantations, lush but ordered, give way to tangled jungle and rainforest with the musical accompaniment of chaotic birdlife. Uganda is alive with these contrasts: The tiniest sunbirds, iridescent in the morning light, the massive lumbering yet silent Elephant, disappearing like a vapor behind the trees. Chimpanzees crashing about the forest canopy, the lugubrious Gorilla, chewing thoughtfully in the bamboo thicket.
There is the Nile, twisting its way north like a shimmering ribbon through arid semi-desert scattered about with rocky kopjes. Snow-capped peaks, tropical, sandy, freshwater beaches, and smiling faces everywhere. It is all here, a feast for all the senses.
The Wilderness and Adventure tour has been designed to provide the greatest variety of experiences that Uganda has to offer. The vastness of the Kidepo Valley and her prolific wildlife. This area is very reminiscent of the incredible plains of the Serengeti and Masai Mara in Tanzania.
Your accommodation at Kyaninga Lodge overlooking the Crater Lake is stunning. Beautiful views of the lush countryside and the perfect location from which to explore Kibale or Queen Elizabeth National Parks. Gorilla trekking and nature walks in the Bigodi Swamps will ensure you experience the wildlife up close and very personally.
Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, with almost 100 mammal species and an incredible 606 bird species.
Gorilla conservation is of primary importance, if you would like to donate to preserve these animals, visit the International Gorilla Conservation Programme website.
Read our Country Information for travel advice to Uganda.
If wide open spaces dense with Lions is more to your liking then explore our Primates and Predators tour.
How to Get There
Fly In
Fly in to entebbe with Emirates, KLM, Qatar Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines or South African Airways.
On arrival in Entebbe you will be met by your safari representative who will drive you to your first nights accommodation at Laico Lake Victoria.
For domestic arrangements, advice or assistance, get in touch with us and we will ensure your holiday is seamless.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Entebbe, Uganda
Arrive at Entebbe Airport. Meet and greet by your Driver/Guide who will transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe (+/-15 minutes).
Overnight at the Boma Guest House (BB).
Day 2 – Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Early morning pickup at 06h00 from your hotel and transfer to Entebbe Airport (+/- 15 minutes) for a scheduled flight to Kisoro (07h45/08h55). Pick up from Kisoro Airstrip and transfer by road for 2 hours to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. In the afternoon visit the Community in Nkuringo village.
Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (FB + non-premium brand drinks).
Day 3 – Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Full day Gorilla tracking in the Nkuringo area (depending on gorilla permit availability)
Overnight at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (FB + non-premium brand drinks).
Day 4 – Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Hike through the forest from Clouds to the Northern part of the forest (Buhoma). Pick up in Buhoma and transfer by road to Ishasha (+/- 2 hours). Afternoon game drive and sundowner snacks and drinks.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp (FB)
Day 5 – Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Early morning game drive. Lunch at the lodge and some time at leisure. Afternoon game drive in search of the tree-climbing lions. Have a sundowner with snacks and drinks.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp (FB)
Day 6 – Mweya Safari Lodge
After a relaxed breakfast, you will check out and head towards the Northern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drive on the kasenyi plains.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge – Deluxe Tent (FB)
Day 7 – Mweya Safari Lodge
In the early morning go for the lion / predator walk with Dr Ludwig or his team… a fascinating experience. Afternoon lunch at the Lodge and then drive in the afternoon to Kyambura Forest for a Primate / Chimpanzee walk.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge – Deluxe Tent (FB)
Day 8 – Wildwaters Lodge
Early morning game drive in search of wildlife. Scheduled flight from Mweya to Entebbe (10h20/11h25). Pick up from Entebbe Airport and drive towards Jinja town. Lunch en-route and stop at the source of the Nile.
Overnight at Wildwaters Lodge (FB)
Day 9 – Wildwaters Lodge
Day at leisure or participate in various adventure activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping, horse riding, mountain biking, kayaking, Jinja city tour and many others (not included).
Overnight at Wildwaters Lodge (FB)
Day 10 – Departure
Morning at leisure. Late check out of your room. Then drive through to Entebbe Airport for your outbound flight.
