5 Start Hotel
No
ENTEBBE
Autumn
ENTEBBE
Yes
Guided
Available
Cover 60%
English
18
54
Overview
This 9-day journey takes you through Uganda’s pristine landscapes, from gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to exploring the innovative eco-conscious floating restaurant on Lake Victoria. Stay at sustainable lodges like Kyambura Gorge Lodge, visit the biodiverse National Botanical Gardens in Entebbe, and engage in conservation-focused activities that leave a positive impact.
Top Highlights
- Stay at eco-friendly lodges like Kyambura Gorge Lodge, designed with sustainability at their core.
- Trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, supporting vital conservation efforts.
- Dine at the innovative floating restaurant on Lake Victoria, built from recycled materials to promote environmental awareness.
- Wander the National Botanical Gardens in Entebbe, a haven for diverse flora and fauna.
- Group Size: Small groups (4-12 travelers) to minimize environmental impact
Included and Excluded
- Accommodation in eco-friendly lodges and guesthouses.
- All meals as specified (sustainably sourced where possible).
- Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits (subject to availability; advance booking required).
- Guided activities, including National Botanical Gardens tour, community visits, and Lake Victoria boat tour.
- Expert local guides and conservation briefings.
- Contribution to conservation projects (e.g., gorilla protection, community initiatives).
- International flights to/from Entebbe.
- Travel insurance (mandatory).
- Visa fees for Uganda.
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, drinks outside meals).
- Tips for guides and staff.
Itinerary
Activity: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer to your eco-friendly guesthouse.Highlight:
Visit the National Botanical Gardens in Entebbe, a 40-hectare sanctuary of indigenous plants, colorful birdlife, and vervet monkeys. Enjoy a guided walk to learn about Uganda’s biodiversity.
Accommodation: Eco-conscious guesthouse in Entebbe (e.g., Papyrus Guesthouse or similar).Meals: Dinner.
Sustainability Note: The gardens support conservation through native species preservation and environmental education.
Activity: Morning flight or scenic drive (approx. 8-9 hours) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlight: Settle into your eco-lodge near Bwindi, designed to blend with the environment.
Accommodation: Sustainable lodge (e.g., Mahogany Springs or similar).Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: Lodges use solar power and support local communities through employment and sourcing.
Activity:
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trek through lush forests with expert guides to encounter a habituated gorilla family.
Highlight: Learn how trekking fees directly fund conservation and protect endangered mountain gorillas (fewer than 1,000 remain globally).
Accommodation: Same eco-lodge in Bwindi.Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: Strict trekking protocols ensure minimal disturbance to gorilla habitats.
Activity: Visit a local community project, such as the Bwindi Community Hospital or a women’s cooperative, to see how tourism supports education and healthcare. Optional forest walk or birdwatching (over 350 bird species in Bwindi).
Highlight: Engage with locals to understand their conservation efforts alongside gorilla tourism.
Accommodation: Same eco-lodge in Bwindi.Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: Community initiatives reduce poaching by providing alternative livelihoods.
Activity: Drive (approx. 4-5 hours) to the Kyambura Gorge area in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Highlight: Check into Kyambura Gorge Lodge, a luxurious eco-lodge built with sustainable materials and supporting local conservation projects.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: The lodge funds wetland restoration and community training programs.
Activity:
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, a dramatic forested ravine home to habituated chimps. Afternoon game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot elephants, lions, and hippos.
Highlight: Learn about chimpanzee conservation and habitat preservation.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: Trekking supports anti-poaching patrols and forest restoration.
Activity: Drive or fly back to Entebbe (approx. 6-7 hours by road or 1-hour flight).
Highlight: Evening visit to the innovative floating restaurant on Lake Victoria, constructed from recycled materials. Enjoy a sustainable seafood dinner while learning about lake conservation.
Accommodation: Eco-friendly guesthouse in Entebbe.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: The restaurant promotes recycling and raises awareness about Lake Victoria’s ecosystem.
Activity: Morning boat tour on Lake Victoria to explore its wetlands and birdlife (e.g., African fish eagles, kingfishers). Afternoon at leisure to reflect on your journey or visit a local craft market for eco-friendly souvenirs.
Highlight: Understand the lake’s role in supporting millions and the importance of sustainable fishing practices.
Accommodation: Same guesthouse in Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Sustainability Note: Tours emphasize low-impact exploration to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Activity: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
Farewell Note: Leave with memories of Uganda’s wild beauty and the knowledge that your trip supported conservation and sustainable tourism.
