Your journey begins with a warm welcome from your Tarec Gorilla Safaris guide. We depart toward the "Primate Capital of the World", driving through the rolling tea plantations of Fort Portal. Enjoy a scenic lunch overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon) before arriving at the edge of the Kibale jungle.

After an early briefing at the Kanyanchu visitor centre, enter the forest to track wild chimpanzees. Kibale boasts the highest density of primates in Africa; keep your eyes peeled for red-tailed monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run birding paradise where you might spot the Great Blue Turaco.

We head south toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive takes us through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions. We'll scan the massive fig trees for a glimpse of these majestic predators before ascending into the Kigezi highlands, often called the "Switzerland of Africa".

The pinnacle of your safari. After a briefing from the park rangers, you will trek into the ancient rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family. The trek can take between 2 and 7 hours depending on their movement. Once found, you will spend one hour observing their social dynamics, feeding habits, and gentle nature — a truly life-altering experience.

After a final forest breakfast, we begin our journey back to central Uganda. We will stop at the Uganda Equator for a unique photo opportunity and a water experiment that demonstrates the Coriolis effect. Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon for your departure flight.