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Day 1: Arrival Welcome to the Pearl of Africa
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Meet & Greet by your Sienna Adventure and Safaris guide.
Transfer to your boutique hotel in Entebbe with stunning Lake Victoria views.
Evening: Briefing over a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: The Boma Hotel or similar (Mid-range) / Protea Hotel Entebbe or similar (Luxury).
Meals: Dinner.
Day 2: Scenic Journey to the Volcanoes Region
Morning: Breakfast and drive southwest through the lush landscapes of Uganda.
Enroute stop: At the Uganda Equator for photos and demonstrations.
Continue through rolling hills and terraced farms, with panoramic views.
Lunch at the Agip Motel in Mbarara.
Afternoon: Arrive in Kisoro or Buhoma sector (depending on permit allocation), at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains.
Evening: Relax at your lodge, absorbing the mountain atmosphere.
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel, Kisoro (Mid-range) / Gorilla Heights Lodge (Luxury).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: First Gorilla Trekking Experience Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Morning: Early breakfast with anticipation.
7:30 AM: Briefing at the park headquarters by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
Begin your trek into the ancient, misty forest. Trek duration varies (2-8 hours) based on gorilla family location.
The Encounter: Spend one magical hour observing a wild gorilla family—watch silverbacks feed, juveniles play, and mothers nurture their young.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for rest and reflection.
Evening: Debrief with your guide, share stories, and view photos.
Optional: Visit the Bwindi Community Hospital or local craft shops.
Accommodation: As previous night.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Second Gorilla Trek OR Gorilla Habituation Experience
Option A (Standard Trek): Trek to a different gorilla family in another sector (requires a second permit). Experience unique group dynamics and different forest terrain.
Option B (Habituation Experience – Limited): For the ultimate adventure, join the Gorilla Habituation Experience (GHE). Spend 4 hours with a gorilla family being acclimated to human presence, a more raw and extended encounter.
Afternoon: Community visit to the Batwa (pygmy) Experience. Learn about the forest’s original inhabitants through song, dance, and storytelling.
Accommodation: As previous night.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Ishasha's Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Morning: Breakfast and departure from Bwindi.
Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the picturesque Kigezi Highlands.
Afternoon Game Drive: Enter the park through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions. Search for these lions lounging in fig trees.
Continue your drive, spotting elephants, buffalo, and various antelope.
Evening: Arrive at your lodge overlooking the Kazinga Channel.
Accommodation: Irinya Safari Lodge (Mid-range) / Kyambura Gorge Lodge (Luxury).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Kazinga Channel & Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzees
Morning: Predator-focused game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for lion prides and large herds of Uganda kob.
Afternoon: Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel. This 2-hour cruise offers unparalleled wildlife viewing: hippos, crocodiles, elephants bathing, and hundreds of birds.
Morning Alternative: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge. Trek into this "Lost Valley" to track our closest relatives in a dramatic riverine forest.
Evening: Relax at the lodge or take a guided nature walk.
Accommodation: As previous night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Return Journey – Crater Lakes & Cultural Stop
Morning: Leisurely breakfast and final game drive as you exit the park.
Drive back towards Kampala via Fort Portal.
Scenic stop: At the breathtaking Ndali-Kasenda Crater Lakes for photos and a short walk.
Lunch at a restaurant with crater lake views.
Optional stop: Igongo Cultural Centre to explore Bahima and Banyankole history.
Evening: Arrive at your hotel near Entebbe.
Farewell Dinner celebrating your Ugandan adventure.
Accommodation: Airport Guesthouse Entebbe (Mid-range) / Lake Victoria Serena Resort (Luxury).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Departure or Optional Extension
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Leisure time depending on your flight schedule. Options include:
- Visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
- Craft shopping at Entebbe Craft Market.
Meals: Breakfast.
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.