13-Day Chimps and Gorilla Adventure

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

• Transfer to Hotel 5 Continents or similar

• Relax and enjoy scenic views of Lake Victoria

Day 2: Entebbe to Kibale National Park

• Drive to Kibale National Park (approx. 4-5 hours)

• Check-in at Kibale Forest Lodge or similar

• Afternoon walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking

• Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park

• Guided forest walk

• Lunch at Kibale Forest Lodge or similar

• Afternoon visit to local communities

Day 4: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 2-3 hours)

• Game drive in the park

• Check-in at Bush Lodge or similar

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Morning game drive

• Afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

• Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 4-5 hours)

• Check-in at Bwindi Lodge or similar

• Afternoon community walk

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking

• Morning gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Guided forest walk

• Lunch at Bwindi Lodge or similar

• Afternoon relaxation

Day 8: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

• Drive to Lake Bunyonyi (approx. 2 hours)

• Enjoy scenic views and boat cruise

• Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Resort or similar

Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi

• Morning boat cruise

• Afternoon relaxation

• Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Resort or similar

Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

• Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (approx. 2 hours)

• Check-in at Mgahinga Lodge or similar

• Afternoon community walk

Day 11: Gorilla Trekking

• Morning gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

• Guided forest walk

• Lunch at Mgahinga Lodge or similar

• Afternoon relaxation

Day 12: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

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• Morning golden monkey trekking

• Afternoon relaxation

• Overnight at Mgahinga Lodge or similar

Day 13: Departure

• Return to Entebbe (approx. 8-9 hours) or depart from Kigali

7-Day Margherita Peak Climbing Adventure

Day 14: Arrival in Kasese

• Arrive in Kasese town

• Check-in at Hotel or Lodge (e.g., Rwenzori International Hotel)

• Meet guide and briefing on climb

• Preparation and packing

Day 15: Ibanda to Nyabitaba (2,700m)

• Drive to Ibanda (Rwenzori Mountains National Park entrance)

• Hike to Nyabitaba (approx. 5-6 hours)

• Camp at Nyabitaba

Day 16: Nyabitaba to John Matte (3,250m)

• Hike to John Matte (approx. 6-7 hours)

• Pass through tropical forest and alpine meadows

• Camp at John Matte

Day 17: John Matte to Bujuku (3,900m)

• Hike to Bujuku (approx. 6-7 hours)

• Pass through alpine meadows and rocky terrain

• Camp at Bujuku

Day 18: Bujuku to Elena (4,540m)

• Hike to Elena (approx. 6-7 hours)

• Pass through rocky terrain and snowfields

• Camp at Elena

Day 19: Elena to Margherita Peak (5,109m) and descent

• Hike to Margherita Peak (approx. 4-5 hours)

• Enjoy views from the summit

• Descend to Elena (approx. 3-4 hours)

• Camp at Elena

Day 20: Descent to Ibanda

• Descend to Ibanda (approx. 6-7 hours)

• Return to Kasese town

• Celebrate successful climb!