Activity Day 1

Upon Arrival

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  Your journey begins the moment you touch down. Your private guide will whisk you away to your boutique hotel for a relaxed evening. Over a welcome drink, we will run through your itinerary and ensure you are perfectly prepared for the expedition ahead.

Activities Day 2

Morning

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  Bypass the long drive and take to the skies for a scenic journey to the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains.

   

  As you soar west, you will enjoy aerial views of Uganda’s lush tea estates and volcanic crater lakes before descending toward the majestic 'Mountains of the Moon.' Landing at Kasese Airstrip, you are just a short, scenic transfer away from the Kibale Forest. It is the ultimate way to travel—arriving at the Primate Capital of the World fresh, relaxed, and ready for adventure.

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  Embark on a spectacular overland journey that connects the two primate capitals of Uganda. Leaving the Kigezi Highlands, we descend into the floor of the Great Rift Valley, passing directly through the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

   

  This transfer doubles as a scenic game drive. As we traverse the savannah, keep your camera ready for sightings of Elephants, Buffalo, and Uganda Kob. To your left, the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains ('Mountains of the Moon') rise majestically, guiding our path north. The landscape eventually softens into emerald tea plantations and volcanic crater lakes as we arrive at the edge of the Kibale Forest.

Activities Day 3

Morning

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  Prepare for an exhilarating, high-energy encounter with our closest living relatives. Unlike the slow-paced movement of gorillas, Chimpanzee tracking is an active, acoustic adventure.

   

  Guided by expert rangers, you will trek through the lush Kibale rainforest, following the pant-hoots and drum-like sounds of the community. Once located, you will spend a mesmerizing hour observing their complex social behaviors—grooming, playing, and communicating in the canopy above. It is a raw and dynamic glimpse into the origins of human behavior.

Afternoon

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  Step outside the main forest to explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a lush biodiversity hotspot located in the Magombe Swamp. Recognized globally as a model for community-led conservation, this project proves that tourism can change lives.

   

  Traversing a network of raised wooden boardwalks, you will enjoy exceptional visibility of the swamp’s teeming life. It is a primate lover’s playground, often offering better sightings of the Grey-cheeked Mangabey and Red Colobus than the dense forest itself. For birders, it is the ultimate destination to spot the vibrant Great Blue Turaco. Best of all, your visit directly funds local schools and community development projects.

Activities Day 4

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  Embark on a grand overland journey along the spine of the Albertine Rift Valley. Leaving the lush canopy of the primate capital behind, we travel north, tracing the dramatic escarpment that forms the backbone of Western Uganda.

   

  This drive offers a fascinating cross-section of the country's geography. As we descend into the northern plains, the landscape transforms from rolling green hills to the vast, palm-studded savannahs of Murchison Falls National Park. It is a day of shifting horizons, building anticipation for your arrival at the banks of the mighty River Nile.
  Transfer time; 2 to 4 Hours

Afternoon

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  Embark on the highlight of Queen Elizabeth National Park: a private boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lakes Edward and George and sustains the world’s highest concentration of hippos.

   

  Drifting slowly along the banks, you will witness a spectacular convergence of wildlife coming to drink—from herds of elephants and buffalo to thirsty lions and leopards. With an abundance of waterbirds, including Pelicans and Fish Eagles, this is widely considered one of the best photographic experiences in East Africa.

Activities Day 5

Morning

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  Enter the high-canopy rainforest, a world alive with the calls of hornbills and monkeys. The trek is exhilarating and high-energy, following expert trackers through the undergrowth. Then, the moment arrives: the screams of the troop echo through the trees. Spending an hour with our closest relatives—observing their complex social politics, grooming rituals, and raw power—is a primal connection to nature that stays with you forever.

Afternoon

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  As the heat of the day fades, we pause in a secluded spot on the savannah. With a cold drink in hand, watch the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sky in gold and violet. This is the safari tradition of the 'Sundowner'—a moment of pure stillness in the wild.

Activities Day 6

Morning

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  Today’s drive is short but visually spectacular. We leave the golden savannah of Ishasha behind and ascend into the Kigezi Highlands, often called the 'Switzerland of Africa.' Watch as the landscape transforms into lush, terraced hillsides and vibrant local villages before we arrive at the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Afternoon

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  we invite you to a special private encounter with Twa Footsteps, a community initiative led by Mercy. In this unscripted dialogue, you will learn the ancient secrets of the forest keepers, directly supporting the women of the community."

Activity Day 7

Morning

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  Today is the pinnacle of the journey. Guided by expert trackers, you enter the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to find a habituated Gorilla family. The moment you lock eyes with a Silverback is a profound, life-changing connection. Spend one humbling hour in their presence before returning to the lodge for a celebratory massage and a gourmet dinner recounting your adventure.

Activity Day 8

Morning

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  Board your flight from the airstrip for a spectacular aerial journey back to civilization. Soar over the patchwork hills of Kigezi and the vast expanse of Lake Victoria before touching down in Entebbe. It is a fitting, scenic goodbye to the Pearl of Africa