Mountain Gorilla Safari

Days 1-3
Kibale Forest National Park / Wild Chimpanzees

We cross Rift Valley landscapes amid shimmering lakes and tea plantations to Ndali Lodge, set at a cool 5,000 feet. In Kibale, we have an exciting chance to see bands of wild chimpanzees as they leap from tree to tree on their daily rounds of foraging. The chimp groups are habituated to seeing people and take little notice of us as they play, squabble, and scamper across the treetop canopy. The park is also home to vervets, colobus, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys.

Days 4-6
Great Rift Valley / Classic Gameviewing Safari

Queen Elizabeth National Park, jewel of the western Great Rift Valley, has stunning and diverse ecosystems, from lowland rainforest to open bush country to lake-dotted savanna. With the dramatic backdrop of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon,” the Ruwenzoris, we enjoy gameviewing by 4WD vehicle, on foot, and by boat along the Kazinga Channel, with its large concentrations of hippos.

Days 7-9
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park / Gorilla Tracking

One of the most biologically diverse places on earth, Bwindi protects a remnant of a once-vast primeval forest. There are 113 species of mammals in the park, 200 species of butterflies, and over 360 species of birds. Among the 11 primate species that reside here are magnificent mountain gorillas, about half of the world’s population of this elusive and highly endangered mammal. We set out on foot with special rangers, hiking through steep, rough terrain for two to six hours each day at altitudes of 3,800 to 8,500 feet. The rigors are soon forgotten once we spot a gorilla family and have the opportunity to watch these gentle creatures. Gorilla Forest Camp, a lovely tented camp—and the only one located right in the park—provides us with the perfect base for exploration.

Days 10-11
Entebbe

After a flight to Entebbe, we have the afternoon for optional excursions, including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust on Ngamba Island. Depart on Day 11 or join our Masai Mara Extension.

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Optional Extensions

If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following options:

• Masai Mara Game Reserve Extension (4 days)
• Gorilla Tracking In Rwanda's Parc Des Volcans (5 days)

Extension Accommodations

If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:

• Masai Mara Game Reserve Extension (4 days)
• Gorilla Tracking In Rwanda's Parc Des Volcans (5 days)

Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.