Primate Encounters & Highland Adventures – 9 Days Safari & Nile Thrill

Travel Time: Full day (or optional domestic flight to Kisoro 1.5 hrs $ 632 pp return)

Early departure with scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, optional equator crossing stop for pictures, lunch stop in Mbarara. Continue through Kabale’s terraced hills (the “Switzerland of Africa”)

Arrival: Check in at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge, enjoy an evening relaxation with views of the Virunga Volcanoes. The experience feel of anticipation builds as you enter gorilla territory.

The Highlight Experience, after briefing, trek into dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Trek through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes is what makes it extraordinary. Spend 1 full hour with mountain gorillas while witnessing feeding, grooming, and family interactions

Afternoon: Return for relaxation and storytelling, or optional cultural visit to Batwa community.

The experience Feel is Emotional, intimate, and unforgettable.

Gorilla Habituation Experience which is a deeper conservation-focused activity.

You spend up to 4 hours with a semi-habituated gorilla group

With a group of researchers and rangers, Learn the behaviors, communication, and conservation of these creatures

Afternoon Options: Guided Nature Walk, discover medicinal plants and birdlife, Spot golden monkeys, Volcano Hiking Experience, Hike Mount Gahinga or Sabinyo slopes, Stunning views across Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo

The experience Feel is educational, adventurous, and scenic.

Embark on a scenic drive through rolling hills and tea plantations, Lunch en route

Arrival at: Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Evening: Relax at Kalinzu eco lodge and prepare for chimp tracking

The experience Feel is Smooth transition from highlands to tropical rainforest.

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience is 2-4 hours guided forest trek. This wiil enable you observe chimps in their natural habitat,

hear vocal calls echoing through the forest

The transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP will be a short drive to the savannah park

Evening: Check-in at Buffalo safari lodge and relaxation

The experience Feel is a dynamic shift from forest primates to open savannah.

Very early morning breakfast or packed breakfast, then transfer for the early morning game drive exploring the Kasenyi plains, with a chance to spot Lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs and warthogs and Rich birdlife

The afternoon Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel is an exceptional exercise which will reward you the opportunity to encounter adense populations of hippos, Crocodiles and elephants along shores.  This one of Africa’s best water-based safaris

The experience Feel is Classic African safari at its best.

Early departure with lunch en route, drive through Uganda’s vibrant towns and countryside

Arrival in Jinja late evening

Check-in Alison hotel in Jinja, enjoy some relaxation around the hotel

The feel of experience shifts from wildlife to adventure and culture.

Wake up and have breakfast at the hotel, head towards the source of the nile for a boat ride to the source of the Nile. The experience at the source is calm and scenic exploration. Take pictures at the exact point of the source, Learn the history of the Nile’s origin s

From the source head straight to the rafting area for white Water Rafting on the mighty Nile, it should be a full day activity

The highlights of the activity is that you raft at a grade between 3-5 rapids to a have a world class rafting experience with a fully guided safety support.

Water Tubing, relaxed floating adventure ideal balance after rafting

Quad Biking off-road exploration through villages and riverbanks, cultural interactions and scenic rides

Afternoon, lunch at a chosen restaurant of your choice

Departure: Return to Kampala or drop-off at Entebbe

The experience feel is an adrenaline-packed grand finale.