• Coming face to face at close range with a band of mountain gorillas – and watching them interact with each other and, at times, with the human interlopers.
• Racing after a pack of playful chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, which harbors the highest density of primates in the world.
• Visiting the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see the only white rhinos in the wild left in Uganda.  
• Birding with more than 1,000 species, representing two-thirds of Africa’s avian population, filling Ugandan skies. (Watch for stork-like shoebills, wetland-loving wattled plovers, and crested cranes, whose images adorn the country’s coat of arms.)
•  Meeting and mingling with Ugandans on their turf.  Despite grinding poverty, the majority go through life with warm and welcoming smiles.
• Being amazed by images of men, women and children walking along roads balancing large, heavy loads upon their heads.
• Watching as men ride, and sometimes push, bicycles or motorbikes laden with items ranging from household utensils and bags of cooking charcoal to live goats and cages of squawking chickens.
• Marveling at the mountain scenery in the Rwenzoris, Africa’s highest mountain range, that add to Uganda’s reputation as the Switzerland of Africa.
• Boating along the White Nile to the foot of Murchison Falls, which roars out of a narrow gap in the rocks to drop 140 feet below.
• Taking a guided game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in eastern Uganda in search of rare tree-climbing lions.
• Discovering the incredible beauty of remote Kidepo Valley National Park in northern Uganda, and having it mostly all to yourself except for the wildlife.

Uganda in 7-10 Days 

If you only have one week in Uganda, exploring the great wildlife and landscape is a must. Taking a trek through the dense Kibale Forest National Park, witness some of the most magnificent creatures on the planet, and see the famous Gorillas of Uganda.

Day 1 -3, Kibale Forest National Park: After a delicious lakeside breakfast at the Kyaninga Lodge explore the crater rim. Enjoy a full day of exploring the Kibale Forest, home to some of the best chimpanzees. 

Day 4-6, Queen Elizabeth National Park:Take a beautiful drive to the Queen Elizabeth National Park to spend 3 days at the Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Enjoy a day looking for elephants, buffalos, lions and leopard. Also take advantage of the opportunity to visit one of the local communities during your stay.

Day 7-9, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P.: Driving through the majestic landscape of Uganda, otherwise known as the Switzerland of East Africa. Everything from volcanoes, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P. is home to the best Gorilla trekking in the whole world. Enjoy a full two days of hikes through lush green forests.

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Uganda in 2 Weeks

The ideal visit to Uganda requires two weeks, it is the best way to ensure you cover all the major activities and experience all that the beautiful country has to offer. Plus it offers enought time to also visit Rwanda!

Day 1, Uganda & Rwanda gorilla and wildlife safari: Transport from Airport to hotel for overnight.

Day 2, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary:  Enjoy watching Rhinos taking naps, Safari to Murchison falls national park.

Day 3, Uganda Wildlife Safari in Murchison falls NP: Northern banks of the Nile River, open roof safari that allows for wildlife watching such as Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes and so much more.

Day 4-5, To Kibale national park: Take a 7 hour journey to Kibale National Park to witness the highest populations of primates. Also get a chance to see, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys. Various species of birds.

Day 6, To Queen Elizabeth national park: Kazinga channel, boat safari, crocodiles, hippos, elephants.

Day 7, Transfer to Ishasha: Tree climbing lions, leopards, warthogs, buffaloes and so much more.

Day 8, Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking, Tree climbing lions, watch the sunset on the beautiful landscape of southern western Uganda.

Day 9-10, Volcanoes National park: Trek to see the rare mountain gorillas, enjoy pure Rwandan coffee, traditional dances. Golden monkey trekking.

Day 12, Nyungwe forest: Uwinka Visitor Center, Canopy walk, Monkey sightings, Forest trek.

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