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Gorillas & Wildlife, Overland
A condensed tour of Uganda’s classic highlights that lets you choose your own pace. Hippos at Lake Mburo; mountain gorillas in Bwindi; tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth. Combination private overland camping and hand-picked lodges. This is no ordinary tour.

- Gorilla trek, games drives, boat safaris
- Custom overland vehicle with driver/guide
- 3 Parks: Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth
- Overland style, immersive African safari adventure
- Savanna, mountains, forest and lakes
- 2 amazing camp nights; 3 great lodges
Tour Itinerary


Highlights
- Arrive Entebbe
- Transfer to hotel
- Optional activities
Lodge at Via Via, Entebbe
Arrive Entebbe
Whatever time you arrive, you will need somewhere to stay. Arriving early morning after a night flight you will need somewhere to rest and recover. Arriving late, the last thing you want on your mind is: Where am I going to stay? In either case, we will meet you on arrival at Entebbe Airport and transfer you to a local hotel, most probably Via Via. We also include dinner and breakfast next morning. And if you have some time on your hands during the day, we are happy to suggest some things to do and perhaps recommend some local bars and restaurants.
Into The Wild
Breakfast meet and greet at your hotel with tour briefing. Load up and depart to nearby to Nakiwogo Fishing village for a short ferry crossing – without which, no tour of Africa should be complete.
Transfer to Mabamba Swamp for a boat safari to search for the legendary shoebill stork and an early introduction to Uganda’s amazing birdlife.
Continue to the Equator for lunch. Afternoon journey to Lake Mburo. When we get there, we will take a game drive into the park. An excellent place to see zebra, impala, giraffe, warthog, buffalo and maybe a leopard if lucky.

300k/6hrs – Road & Trail
Highlights
- Ferry crossing
- Mabamba Swamp
- Lunch at the Equator
- Lake Mburo game drive
Camp at Lake Mburo

300k/6hrs – Road & Trail

Highlights
- Morning game drive
- Kazuma Lookout
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Bwindi Jungle trail
Lodge at Agandi Eco Lodge
Into the Jungle
Break camp early for morning game drive at Lake Mburo and head to Karuma Lookout for a hearty truck brunch at the viewpoint with spectacular views overlooking the park. Depart Lake Mburo heading into the hills and on to the mystical Lake Bunyonyi with spectacular lakeside trail around the contorted shoreline and with views to some of the 29 islands.
Continue into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (aka “jungle”) on scenic trail through the densely forested mountains. This is gorilla country.
Mountain Gorillas. Lions in Trees
Early breakfast and transfer to Ruhija Gorilla HQ for mountain gorilla trek. Cultural dancing and briefing, followed by a jungle trek of typically 1 to 2 hours to spend an hour with our close cousins. Unforgettable!
Transfer upon return to Ishasha Wildlife Reserve for a game drive amongst elephant, buffalo, topi, Ugandan kob and so much more, including a good chance to see the tree climbing lions, which are unique to this area.

100k/2hrs – Trail
Highlights
- Gorilla trek
- Ishasha game drive
- Tree Climbing Lions?
Wild Camp, Ishasha River

150k/3hrs – Road & Trail

Highlights
- Game drive
- Kazinga Boat safari
- Elephants
- Crater Lakes
Lodge at Bush Lodge
Queen Elizabeth N. P.
Camp breakfast and game drive departing Ishasha. Join trail to the Kazinga Channel, a unique rift valley feature at the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel to see elephant and buffalo amongst other abundant aquatic and bird life. Lunch at the boat dock.
Afternoon check-in to your lodge for a relaxing afternoon on the verandah of your luxury banda overlooking Kazinga Channel. Or, an optional late afternoon pick up for a game drive or a visit to the spectacular crater lakes.

Welaba!
Seize the day with an early breakfast and head out for a final dawn game drive to see what we can see. A last chance perhaps to see the elephants, buffalos, kob and other wildlife in their native environment, and perhaps lion and leopard at work in their hunting grounds. If you prefer, we could head to the nearby Kyambura Gorge for a chimpanzee trek?
Either way, we will then commence the return journey to Entebbe, heading back across the Equator and along the base of the Rwenzori Mountains: the fabled Mountains of the Moon, containing six of Africa’s highest peaks.
We will stop for lunch in Fort Portal before the long drive back to Entebbe – with a rest stop or two en route, aiming to arrive well before dark.
We don’t include final night accommodation because there are normally too many variables, such as Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja or even Entebbe Airport for a late flight home. Either way, we are happy to make recommendations and to drop you off at your chosen end point.
Tour Ends

400k/7hrs – Road
Highlights
- Dawn game drive at Kasenyi
- Mountains of the Moon
- Lunch at Fort Portal
- Return Kampala/Entebbe
Tour Ends

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Included
- Experienced driver/guide
- Custom overland vehicle, fuel
- Second safari vehicle on larger tours (4+), fuel
- Two person sharing large roof or ground tents
- All bedding and camp equipment provided
- Lodges as specified or equivalent
- Two person sharing, double/single beds
- Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- All park fees, guides and excursions
- Gorilla permit ($800)
- Airport transfer (arrival)
Excluded
- Flights, visas and vaccinations
- Airport transfer (departure)
- Personal insurances
- Upgrades: lodges, own tent, own room
- Chimpanzee Permit
Lodge accommodation as specified or equivalent, subject to availability.