Uganda Safari
Uganda Gorilla Trek & Safari with @readysetjetset
September 9-16, 2025
ᐧYour 8 day adventure begins and ends in Entebbe
You’ll fly in and out of EBB. Please contact Lundy@LegitTrips.com for help with flights!
This trip backs up to Jetset Trips Kenya if you’re interested in staying in Africa longer.
Group size is 4-12 passengers
Itinerary subject to change based on discretion of trip leader or tour operator, due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.
September 9-16, 2025
Deposit $750
Total Trip Package $4750
- RT Airport transportation from EBB
- 7 nights accomodation
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- Guided walk to the Bigodi wetland which shelters over 200 species of birds including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers and many more swamp endemics. The sanctuary is the home of 8 species of primates, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, L’hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey and the Blue Monkey.
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel-Ishasha
- Early morning game drive on a search for the rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this area of Uganda. Here lives a population of lions which enjoy resting on the fig trees when the day is warm. The landscape is an open savannah with a variety of acacia trees.
- Early morning briefing before we enter into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested
and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This
park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies
according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and
observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy
and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they
interact with each other. - Evening game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
- Entebbe – guided nature walk in the park. You will be accompanied by ranger escorts during the walk. There is a chance you will of encountering hyenas, hippos, Zebra, Topis, giraffes, buffaloes, birds and butterflies.
- Private ground transportation in licensed and insured vehicles with AC, seatbelts, comfortable seating & storage room for luggage
- Professional photographer with you throughout the trip to document everything, take photos of you, and you’ll even get a souvenir photo book after!
- Plus: Comprehensive travel planning, coordinated extra activities, personalized attention. Consider us your personal travel agents!
Due to the nature of this trip and the nonrefundable policies of the hotels, deposits for this trip are non-refundable (but are transferable to another person who is not currently signed up for this trip).
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YOUR HOST
HALEY PLOTKIN
Haley is the blogger behind Ready Set Jet Set, a guide to traveling the world and exploring her hometown of Austin, Texas. She started blogging to share her adventures with the world – from trips and tricks she’s learned while traveling to photo diaries detailing her journeys.
Haley started traveling as a sophomore in college when she took her very first trip overseas to London. The next year, she spent a semester studying abroad in London and another in Glasgow. She became a travel addict and never looked back!
If you’ve ever wanted to travel with her, now’s your chance! She is proud to be a professional photographer, so I promise every guest will come away with some epic shots of themselves on the trip!
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN ENTEBBE
Arrival at the airport to be met our representative who will transfer you to your hotel for the night.
Meet and greet with our group and host!
O/N at Karibu Guesthouse
Day 2
FORT PORTAL
Transfer to Kibale National Park with a stop for lunch. After, we will walk in the Bigodi wetland which shelters over 200 species of birds including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, and more. The sanctuary is also home to 8 species of primates.
O/N at Turaco Tree Tops Luxury Cottage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
A half day search for chimpanzees & other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed & grey cheeked mangabeys swinging through the dense forest. After, we’ll journey towards Queen Elizabeth National park, home to the big game, 10 primate species & a large number of bird species.
O/N at Elephant Plains Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4
KASENYI
Morning game drive through Kasenyi sector followed by lunch at the lodge. After, we’ll go on a 2 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel & into Lake Edward. We will pass through possibly the highest concentration of hippos & many animals may be drinking at the water’s edge.
O/N at Enjojo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5
ISHASHA
Early morning game drive on a search for the rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this area of Uganda. After the game drive we will start our drive to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the home to the mountain gorillas.
O/N at Four Gorillas Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6
ISHASHA
Early morning briefing before we enter into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. This park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates.
O/N at Four Gorillas Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7
LAKE MBURO
After breakfast, we will start our start our drive to Lake Mburo National park. You are likely to see elands, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, topis and zebras. In the late evening, we will head out for a game drive.
O/N at Mihingo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8
ENTEBBE
After breakfast, we will start out with a guided nature walk in the park. There is a chance you will of encountering hyenas, hippos, Zebra, Topis, giraffes, buffaloes, birds and butterflies. Later start on your drive back to Entebbe. We will drop you off at the airport in time for your departure flight back home.
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