Mirima Kibale Lodge

Birdwatching in Uganda

Explore Uganda's wild and varied birdlife.

15 days

Wildlife & Nature

from £9,250 pp

including flights

Ugandan Gorilla Express

Wildlife & Nature Express

Get up close to Uganda’s gorillas in the wild.

5 days

from £3,875 pp

including flights

Ultimate Uganda

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Track wild gorillas and discover Uganda’s untamed beauty, from thundering waterfalls to unforgettable wildlife encounters.

17 days

from £9,980 pp

including flights

Uganda & Rwanda Highlights

Wildlife wonders of Uganda and Rwanda, up close.

12 days

Safari Wildlife & Nature

from £7,248 pp

including flights

Gorillas, Safari & Beach

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

Trek with gorillas in Uganda and unwind on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.

15 days

from £7,765 pp

including flights

Classic Uganda

Classic Safari + 2 more + 3 more

Our classic route around Uganda's highlights.

10 days

from £5,769 pp

including flights

Quirky excursions

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Crater Lakes tour

Kasenda Ndali craters in Kibale are known for their stunning natural beauty, home to some bird species, canoe rides and nature walks. All these craters have a rich history relating to their formation and their significance to the local community. The crater lakes tour can be done by vehicle or a guided hike. The drive takes about 2.5 hours, and the walks/hike can take about 3-4 hours. On guided walks of the craters, you will see primates, birds, butterflies or just enjoy spectacular views. There is a chance to meet and interact with the locals as they go about their daily day activities or simply relax and take in the serene views or take photographs.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale

There are several places to visit the habituated chimpanzee troops, but the most well-known and for the best experience, Kibale National Park is the place to do this. You might find yourself following a family through dense jungle or steep gorges, so a level of agility and fitness is required! You will spend approximately an hour with the chimps accompanied by rangers watching their acrobatics through trees, peaceful meanderings or lively interactions. Whilst sightings are never guaranteed, guides know the chimps movements so chances of a successful trek are definitely in your favour. To reach the stage of complete habituation, like the main troop in this forest, the chimpanzees have to go through a few years of habituation training and you can be a part of this. The habituation experience starts very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations. After the briefing, you start trekking through the forest in search of the troop. Once located, you are allowed up to four hours with the troop as they acclimatise to your presence. This can be a full-day trekking experience and you will be able to view other primate species and birds along the way.

Traditional meal and home stay

A chance to learn more about traditional life in Uganda - and try delicious local fare. Some communities welcome visitors to give them an insight into their way of life and there is the opportunity to try a variety of dishes, accompanied by herbal teas and fresh fruit platters. Extend your time to experience more of the local culture with an overnight homestay - assist your hosts with food preparation, share a meal and stories as the evening draws in, and perhaps finish with the local children showing off their dance steps. This is a sensitively managed and authentic opportunity to discover more about the traditions and way of life of local Ugandans.

4x4 Game Drives

The classic safari activity - and whether you are a seasoned safari goer or a first timer to the plains of Africa, game drives in the national parks are exciting excursions. Head out with truly expert guides, who have undergone years of training to explore diverse habitats - no two drives will be the same. A typical safari day starts around 05:30 with a light breakfast before you head out with your guide to into the parks, keeping your eyes peeled for all kinds of wildlife. Bigger mammals are always exciting to see, but your guides knowledge reaches all aspects of the biodiverse environment and the creatures that live there. Full day game drives are on offer from some lodges, though more often, activities are broken by a mid-day break, and you will head out again in the afternoon, drawing back to your lodge as the sun goes down, ready to share your experiences of the day around the campfire and over a hearty dinner.

The Bigodi Swamps

Head to the Bigodi Swamps near Kibale National Park for some of the country's finest monkey and bird-watching opportunities - with a focus on quality rather than quantity. Keep a look out for the Great Blue Turaco and red colobus monkeys on the 4.5km trail, as well as the occasional chimpanzees foraging fruit. Serious birders should head out in the morning for the best sightings and a visit to the Bigodi Cultural Centre opposite provides an interesting insight into traditional local customs following the walk.