We depart our mid-day international flight from Washington D.C. non-stop to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Dinner and breakfast are served.

Arrive early morning into Addis Ababa for a short layover before continuing on Ethiopian Airlines, arriving Entebbe mid-day., a small town, located on the edge of Lake Victoria. Meet/Greet at the airport with transfer to your hotel in Entebbe. Balance of the afternoon and evening is at your leisure at the Boma Hotel (or similar).

This morning drive to Lake Mburo National Park and check into Lake Mburo Tented Camp(or similar) in time for lunch. Your accommodations are atop a hill with fantastic views all around. There are nine spacious tents with an en-suite bush shower and toilet. Lake Mburo is composed primarily of grassland, wetland, and acacia woodland habitats. At the centre of the park lies Lake Mburo, this together with 14 other lakes in the area forms part of an extensive wetland system. The park has topi, eland, kilpspringer, zebra, buffalo, oribi, sitatunga and leopard. There is an excellent variety of water and acacia savannah bird species, like crested crane, marabou stork and bronze-tailed starling. This afternoon enjoy either a walking trek or go on a game drive. This evening gather at a central dining and lounge for dinner.(B, L, D)

Enjoy a beautiful drive as you rise from the plains upward into the mountainous regions with fantastic vistas arriving at your home for two nights at the Buhoma Lodge (or similar) in time for lunch. Located in south-west Uganda, this is the richest forest in Uganda, a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley. This is one of the few in Africa to have flourished throughout the last Ice Age and is home to roughly half of the world's mountain gorillas. Buhoma Lodge is adjacent to the National Park and offers uninterrupted views toward the pristine rain forest canopy from your bedroom private verandah. After lunch you can select a variety of activities such a guided forest walk or a village walking tour of Bwindi. In addition, you may wish to visit a local children orphanage. Please note, guests often donate clothes/school books to the children. Then as tradition dictates the children perform a special dance of thanks to your kind contribution. After your activities enjoy the hospitality of the Lodge and enjoy a complimentary massage each evening.(B, L, D)

After breakfast you will be escorted to the National Parks headquarters to meet your guides for your gorilla trekking experience. Experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, approximately 650-700 remain. You will get within a few feet of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer is not uncommon-at relatively high altitude. Time permitting return to the lodge for lunch, followed with an opportunity for forest walks, relax at the hotel or visit a local orphanage.(B, L, D)

This morning enjoy a scenic drive to the western arm of the Great East Rift Valley arriving at Mweya Lodge (or similar). This is one of the most fantastic parks in Uganda. During your stay in QENP, you may be able to enjoy chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge where you should be able to locate a family of Chimpanzees, as they move through the forest. The scenery in the gorge is breathtaking and there are many mammals and birds to be sighted. The scenery in the gorge is breathtaking and there are many mammals and birds to be sighted.(B, L, D)

Enjoy a morning safari game drive into the National Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife including elephant, lion, hippo, Uganda kob and baboon. One afternoon, during your stay in QENP, you will also be able to enjoy an afternoon boat cruise, enjoying the resident wildlife and birds on the famous Kazinga Channel. Buffaloes, Elephants, Antelopes, Crocodiles, Pelicans, Fish Eagle, a feast for your eyes and camera.(B, L, D)

This morning return to Entebbe via the capital city of Kampala. Enjoy a Uganda buffet lunch and then visit one of the two biggest markets in Kampala - Owino or Nakasero Markets. Continue south to the shore of Lake Victoria and check into The Boma Hotel (or similar).(B, L)

This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island. You will visit a chimpanzee sanctuary, home to over 40 orphaned chimpanzees. This worthy cause also supports the endangered wild chimpanzees throughout Uganda. You will be able to take time to learn about the plight of the wild chimpanzees in the Visitors Centre on the island, as well as watching the orphaned chimps as they come in from the forest for their feeding. Return back to Entebbe and proceed to the airport for your mid-afternoon flight back to Washington D.C. via Addis Ababa.(B)

Early morning arrival into Washington D.C. (Dulles Airport). Please note, this itinerary may alter slightly from time to time, or even run in reverse - this is primarily due to gorilla and chimpanzee permit constraints/availability. At the time of booking you will be notified of the exact itinerary for the particular date.