Distance/Time: 10 km / ~20 minutes (Entebbe International Airport → Hotel)

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Alpha Adventure Safaris representative. After a short transfer, check into your hotel, where you can relax and recover from your flight. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy optional leisure activities, such as a lakeside walk along Lake Victoria.

Accommodation Options & Reasons:

• Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa – chosen for its world-class comfort, lakeside location, and relaxation amenities (perfect after a long flight).
• Mid-range: Kaazi Beach Resort – ideal for travelers who enjoy serene views of Lake Victoria in a comfortable yet affordable setting.
• Budget: Airport Guesthouse – selected for its proximity to the airport and cozy, affordable rooms.

Meals: None

Distance/Time:

• Entebbe → Entanda: 85 km / ~2.5 hrs
• Entanda → Kibale: 309 km / ~5.5–6 hrs

After breakfast, drive to Entanda Cultural Village in Mityana. Here, immerse yourself in authentic Ugandan culture: join men on a traditional hunting activity, assist women in preparing local dishes, harvest fresh fruits, and participate in spirited cultural dances. Enjoy a farm-to-table local lunch.

In the afternoon, continue your scenic journey through the rolling hills of Mubende and Fort Portal before arriving at Kibale National Park. Settle into your lodge, surrounded by the lush greenery of the forest.

Accommodation Options & Reasons:

• Luxury: Turaco Treetops – eco-friendly and stylish, with elevated forest views that let you fall asleep to the sounds of nature.
• Mid-range: Isunga Lodge – intimate, family-run, with panoramic views of both Kibale Forest and the Rwenzori Mountains.
• Budget: Rwenzori View Guest House – an affordable yet comfortable option, renowned for its warm hospitality and convenient location in Fort Portal.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance/Time: Within Kibale area (~20–30 mins transfer)

After breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before embarking on your chimpanzee trekking adventure. Kibale is home to 13 primate species, making it the primate capital of the world. As you hike, listen to the rustle of the forest canopy and calls of red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and abundant birdlife. Once you encounter the chimpanzees, spend an unforgettable hour observing their behaviors.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later, visit a nearby local community where you’ll learn about traditional lifestyles, crafts, and conservation efforts by people living near Kibale.

Accommodation: Same as Day 2Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance/Time: Short transfers around Kibale (~30–45 mins total)

After breakfast, set out for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run eco-project. Walk through papyrus swamps and boardwalks, spotting colorful birds like the Great Blue Turaco and primates such as red-tailed and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

After lunch, enjoy a leisurely visit to the Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes region. These ancient volcanic lakes are surrounded by rich history, myths, and breathtaking views. Photograph the emerald waters, interact with locals, and learn about the cultural significance of the lakes.

Accommodation: Same as Day 2Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance/Time: Kibale → Entebbe via Fort Portal: 358 km / ~6.5–7 hrs

Enjoy an early breakfast before bidding farewell to Kibale National Park. Stop in Fort Portal, a charming town at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains. Visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves, renowned for their striking stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a fascinating legend about a Tooro princess.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your drive back to Entebbe for your evening departure flight or overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

End of the Trip