Day 41: Nakuru to Kampala

Today, you cross the border into Uganda and travel via the lakeside town of Jinja (the Source of the Nile) before reaching Kampala, Uganda's capital, for an overnight stay.

Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow-covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert parts of the north facing the border of Sudan.

The political instability that haunted Uganda over a period of years has had the positive effect of leaving the country free of the over-commercialism so common in other parts of Africa.

The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to regain Uganda's former glory as one of Africa's most prosperous and, from a tourist’s point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Days 42 & 43: Kampala to Kisoro, Uganda

After an early morning departure from Kampala you drive further west on into the depths of Uganda and arrive at our base in Kisoro. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. From your Kisoro base, depending on where the gorilla permits are available, and where the gorillas are located, you will be viewing them in either the Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, the Virunga National Park in the DRC or at Ruhengeri in Rwanda.

Due to the nature of the gorillas and their habits, viewing cannot be guaranteed. The gorillas themselves can tend to move around the locality quite a distance and the trek can be quite arduous. The gorilla families have been habituated to tourists and their whereabouts are monitored daily by the guides and park officials.

It may be necessary to trek for quite a while through the dense forest vegetation (up to 5 hrs) in order to reach the family designated for your visit. As gorillas are sensitive to human diseases, the park authorities will not allow anyone they consider to be in poor health to visit the gorilla groups and children under 15 years of age are not allowed to visit.

Day 44: Kisoro to Lake Bunyoni, Uganda

A short drive through arguably some of the most picturesque scenery in Africa, brings you to Lake Bunyoni. Lake Bunyoni is the deepest crater lake in Africa and is home to a large number of bird and fish species as well as otters. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 45: Lake Bunyoni, Uganda

Today you have the whole day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lake Bunyoni.  There is the option to swim, visit the local villages or just sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil surrounds.  A well deserved rest day! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.