Classic Uganda

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Entebbe, via Dubai. (N)

Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to the Karibu Entebbe Hotel for an overnight stay. (L, D)

Drive to Kibale National Park. In the late afternoon, arrive at the Papaya Lake Lodge for a 2-night stay. (B, L, D)

Today begins with your first chance to encounter the primates that share the most genetic similarities to humans, chimpanzees. While sightings are never guaranteed, the region offers around a 90% chance. Afternoon boardwalk wander, looking out for multiple monkey species. (B, L, D)

Head south to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, where possible sightings include the world's largest population of hippos and Nile crocodiles. Continue to the Kyambura Gorge Lodge for an overnight stay. (B, L, D)

Morning chimpanzee trek. Then travel to the Ishasha Wilderness Camp, home for the next 2 nights. After lunch, embark on a game drive to view animals such as elephants, buffaloes, colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys and of course, the famed tree-climbing lions. (B, L, D)

Enjoy another game drive and more wildlife photography opportunities, before an afternoon at leisure to enjoy the camp facilities. (B, L, D)

Continue south to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check in at Buhoma Lodge for 2 nights and then choose from a range of optional cultural or wildlife walking experiences. (B, L, D)

Rise early for a trek into the forest mist in search of mountain gorillas. The duration of the trek will depend on the conditions and exact location of the gorillas, and can range from 1 to 4 hours each way. (B, L, D)

Drive east to Mihingo Lodge, within Lake Mburo National Park. After checking in for an overnight stay, join a night safari in search of leopards, jackals, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs and over 300 different bird species. (B, L, D)

After a short morning game drive, continue east to Entebbe. Check in to the Karibu Entebbe Hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy an optional excursion or time at leisure. (B, L, D)

Morning at leisure before transferring to Entebbe airport for your afternoon flight to London, via Dubai, arriving the following day. (B) (N)