Welcome to Uganda! Your TugendeAfric journey begins as our guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport. We provide a comfortable transfer to your boutique hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. After settling in, your guide will deliver a detailed briefing on the incredible adventure ahead. The remainder of the day is yours to rest and acclimate, preparing for your journey into the wild. 

Accommodation: Emin Pasha Hotel / The Serena Hotel. Meals: Dinner.

After a nourishing breakfast, TugendeAfric escorts you on a scenic journey southwest to the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive itself is an immersion into Uganda’s beautiful countryside. We will take you to your carefully selected lodge near your designated gorilla trekking sector (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo). The evening is for relaxing and listening to the ancient forest whisper. 

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge / Luxury Lodge in Bwindi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This is the day of a lifetime. After a very early breakfast, TugendeAfric ensures you arrive at the park headquarters by 7:30 AM for your essential briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. With permits secured, you begin your trek into the dense, mystical forest. The moment you lock eyes with a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat is profoundly moving. You will spend one magical hour observing them before returning to the lodge with your graduation certificate, your spirit alight with the experience. 

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge / Luxury Lodge in Bwindi. Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.

Today, TugendeAfric facilitates a profound cultural connection. After breakfast, we visit the Batwa community, the indigenous forest people. This is not a performance but an invitation to understand their deep history, traditional ways of life, and the challenges of transition. It is a humbling and educational encounter. Afterwards, we embark on the scenic transfer to Kibale National Park, arriving at your forest lodge in the evening. 

Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Wake to the sounds of the rainforest. After breakfast, TugendeAfric takes you to Kibale National Park headquarters for an 8:00 AM briefing before your chimpanzee tracking adventure. Trek through the lush forest to find these charismatic and intelligent beings, observing their complex social interactions. The forest is also alive with other monkeys and bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch, with the afternoon free to relax and process the morning’s excitement. 

Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

TugendeAfric guides you deeper into the rhythm of local life near Kibale. Today, we visit a neighboring community to participate in their daily activities. You might learn the art of traditional beekeeping, join in coffee harvesting from plant to bean, or help prepare a local meal. This hands-on experience offers invaluable insight into sustainable rural livelihoods and fosters a genuine connection with the Ugandan people. 

Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

On your final full day with TugendeAfric, we slow the pace for reflection and connection with nature. We embark on a gentle guided forest walk along the serene trails of Kibale. This is a chance for "forest bathing," to breathe in the fresh air, listen to the symphony of birds, and spot some of the park's 375+ bird species, including the stunning Great Blue Turaco. The afternoon is yours for final relaxation at the lodge. 

Accommodation: Crater Safari Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy one final Ugandan breakfast amidst the forest sounds. TugendeAfrica then provides a comfortable transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight (e.g., to Arusha, Tanzania, or your home country). 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.