Beasts and Birds – A wildlife experience in Uganda

The Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from the airport.  With elegant furnishings and a warm, inviting feel, the hotel’s decor and rooms create a luxurious atmosphere. The outside terrace, with its own special ambience and superb lake views is the perfect place to take it all in. Entebbe serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Guests can relax or takes walks on the beautiful beaches along the banks of Lake Victoria. 

Available activities in Entebbe include*:

• Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
• Sunset Cruises on Lake Victoria
• Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
• Entebbe Botanical Garden

* Some options may incur additional charge

Kyambura Lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge. The stylish bandas offer expansive views across the savanna or the gorge, and the main area includes a recently updated spa, and sparkling swimming pool. 

Queen Elizabeth National Park consists of volcanic craters, grassy plains, tropical forests, giant lakes and the renowned the Kyambura Gorge – home to an isolated family of habituated chimpanzees. The park hosts almost 100 types of mammal and 606 different bird species, including the peculiar shoebill stork. The Kazinga Channel alone is said to contain the world’s largest concentration of hippos, and attracts a diverse variety of other wildlife including buffalo, the rare aquatic sitatunga antelope, giant forest hog, Uganda kob, Defassa waterbuck and elephant.

Your Kyambura Experiences include:

• Chimp Trekking in the Kyambura Gorge
• Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
• Kyambura Community Coffee Tour

Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with dramatic views of the forest canopy, Bwindi Lodge is the finest luxury lodge at Bwindi, and perfectly located for gorilla tracking experiences. The airy guest lounge and dining area that bring the feel of the forest into the stylish interiors. The main living area has a central fireplace which acts as a focal point and the outdoor terrace is a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage. The bandas each have their own balcony overlooking the forest and warm luxurious interiors with locally inspired furniture​. The Humula Forest Spa features a sauna and two massage rooms.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest, is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys and steep ridges. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot and a variety of butterflies.

Your Bwindi Experience includes*:

• Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Forest
• Conservation Briefing with Gorillas Doctors (or CTPH )
• Game Drives & Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Tea Plantation & Processing Tour
• Bwindi Bar
• Bwindi Community Hospital
• River Walk & Waterfall Walk

* Some options may incur additional charges