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Uganda’s ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is shrouded in mist and mystery: even the name casts the National Park in an enigmatic light. Led by A&K’s expert guides, this five-day itinerary reveals the park’s secrets for those short on time but longing for a mountain gorilla trekking experience they’ll never forget, getting up close with the gentle primates, and authentically experiencing local communities and A&K Philanthropy projects along the way.

Experience one of the world’s great wildlife encounters by coming face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Stay in a lodge with a prime location in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla-spotting

Revel in the mist-shrouded beauty of the lushly forested hills where the endangered primates and other species make their home

Visit vital local community projects supported by A&K Philanthropy, such as the popular Bwindi Women’s Bicycle Enterprise, and learn the history of the forest meeting with the Batwa people

Itinerary: 

Day 1 | Arrive Entebbe, Uganda

Entebbe is your gateway to Uganda’s considerable treasures, a laid-back waterside town with palm-fringed promenades lapped by Lake Victoria. Settle into your hotel with your evening free to relax and anticipate your explorations of this East African nation graced with deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity.

Day 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Where Gorillas Dwell

A mist-topped tangle of treetops, strangling roots and coiling ferns, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the richest, oldest and most diverse rainforests in the region. Among its 120 species of mammals are over 500 mountain gorillas — half the world's wild population — some habituated to allow visitors to observe them. Gorilla Forest Lodge, located near the westernmost edge of the national park, is unrivalled as a base from which to set off in search of these magnificent creatures. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in; veranda-like decks provide a compelling sense of not merely looking at the forest but existing within it.

Day 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – An Encounter of a Lifetime

Fuel up with an early breakfast before joining your gorilla guide, who leads you into the forest to find the forest’s most famous residents. The trekking may be strenuous — six hours or longer is not unheard of – but the reward is worth it: the chance to observe wild mountain gorillas from just yards away, with no bars or barriers. Spend an hour in the company of these magnificent creatures as they forage, play or simply lounge amid the greenery, their affinity to humans apparent in every interaction and glance. Return to the lodge and relax or, if time allows, go on a forest or community walk with your guides.

Day 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Into the Heart of the Community

On a day of free time set aside for you to relax or partake in activities available from your lodge, you may opt to join a tour of nearby Bwindi communities that have launched health, enterprise and education initiatives together with A&K Philanthropy. Experience firsthand the strong relationships we have forged with local residents, such as at the Bwindi Women’s Bicycle Enterprise and Beadmaking Workshop; on a visit to the Bwindi Community Hospital and Nursing School (built with the assistance of AKP support); and with members of the Batwa community – the indigenous inhabitants of the region and traditional guardians of the forest.

Day 5 | Depart Entebbe

Fly to Entebbe, where a dayroom awaits until you take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

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Over the past several decades, Sonoma County has developed a reputation among wine lovers as the fresh younger sibling to long-established Napa next door. But a visit here also means soaring redwood groves, the bohemian charms of the Russian River Valley, and 55 miles of wild Pacific coast – not to mention charming small towns, outstanding restaurants showcasing local produce, and scores of great boutiques and art galleries. 

Ride horses through vineyards, redwood groves, and tranquil oak woodlands

Dine on award-winning regional dishes with global influences at Farmhouse Restaurant

Taste world-class Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays among the vines from which they were harvested

Take a tour of the estate where three great American wine appellations meet

Spend an evening at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, one of the most recent ventures from star American chef Charlie Palmer

Join a winemaker on a scenic vineyard tour in a classic Kubota 4x4 vehicle

Wander among 300-foot-tall old-growth redwoods in the historic Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Preserve

Sit down to a farewell dinner fusing Japanese and Californian influences at the three-Michelin-star SingleThread

Itinerary: 

Day 1 | Say hello to Sonoma   

Your private transfer from San Francisco International Airport takes you through the famously bohemian city, whose progressive, artsy vibes have long percolated northward to your destination. Once across the Golden Gate Bridge, you travel through Marin and Sonoma Counties, taking in the fertile landscapes that have made Sonoma’s extraordinary food and wine scenes possible. This is an abundant larder where it is possible to grow almost anything – luscious peaches, glossy Bing cherries, gargantuan vegetables, exotic salad crops, meaty olives – while the diverse soils and microclimates mean no two wine terroirs are quite the same. The artisan cheeses and single-estate olive oils throughout the county rival those of Italy, while the salami, prosciutto, and poultry of Petaluma are some of the best in the state.

Your journey concludes in the tiny town of Forestville at the Farmhouse Inn, a rustic boutique hotel run by siblings Joe and Catherine Bartolomei. Besides being home to one of the finest restaurants in the area, it offers a pool, fire pits, a lavish spa, and afternoon wine tastings with local purveyors. Eight of the guest accommodations are early 20th-century cottages complete with dry saunas. Your four-night stay begins with dinner at the award-winning Farmhouse Restaurant, where husband-and-wife team Craig Wilmer and Amanda Hoang have created a menu that elevates simple produce such as squash, squab, cucumbers, and potatoes to an art form. Craig worked previously at acclaimed San Francisco restaurants Petit Crenn and Coi, while Amanda’s past experience includes Cyrus, in nearby Geyserville, and the legendary French Laundry, in neighboring Napa County.

Day 2 | Ride through Sonoma’s great outdoors 

Sonoma is as much a nature lover’s paradise as it is a wine mecca. Spend your morning on a two-hour private horseback tour beginning in Jack London State Historic Park, led by a seasoned wrangler. The route passes vineyards, oak woodlands, and redwood groves. In this part of California, coastal fog and cooling breezes drift in from the Pacific, creating ideal conditions for growing grapes, especially Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. After your ride, head to the Bubble Room at J Vineyards for a two-hour lunch with pairings where you can experience these varietals and some exceptional sparkling wines. Estate director and head winemaker Nicole Hitchcock has worked her magic with grapes from the Russian River Valley’s most sought-after vineyards, including Annapolis Ridge, Bow Tie, Eastside Knoll, and Foggy Bend. One of her latest undertakings is Love, a limited-edition sparkling wine made in collaboration with grantLOVE, an art and design initiative with a focus on empowering women. Wines accompany each of five courses on a tasting menu of local produce. 

Your next stop is Flowers Estate Vineyards, in Cazadero. The wines produced here, under the Camp Meeting Ridge and Sea View Ridge labels, make the most of Sonoma’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, taking full advantage of the extreme coastal setting. Sample some of the best as part of a private, focused tasting, paired with seasonal bites made in-house. End your day back at Farmhouse Inn with dinner at the hotel’s more casual restaurant Farmstand, where you can dine in the open air on wood-fired pizzas and other easy delicacies. Naturally, a sommelier will be on hand to offer advice on the best local pairings.

Day 3 | A unique vineyard tour and a dinner to remember

Get started by exploring the family-owned Passalacqua Winery, a specialist producer of small-lot, handcrafted wines, including Passalacqua Estate Cabernet Sauvignons and single-vineyard Zinfandels, under the guidance of seasoned vintner Jessica Boone. Head next to Capo Creek Winery, where owner and chef-winemaker Mary Roy hosts a four-course lunch paired with the estate’s best wines in a private gated garden with panoramic views of the vineyards. After a tour of the wine caves and vineyards, she leads you on a drive through the estate in a covered Kubota 4x4, stopping for tastings at key locations.  

Perhaps the best-known of Sonoma’s charming small towns is Healdsburg. Quiet and walkable, it is centered around a shady square with a European feel. Everywhere you go you’ll find modern hotels, upscale delis, bakeries, boutiques, farmers’ markets, and an implausible concentration of fine restaurants. One of the most beloved is Dry Creek Kitchen on the edge of the plaza, opened in 2001 by the chef Charlie Palmer, known for his groundbreaking New York restaurants and his pioneering “progressive American cuisine” – an elevated reinterpretation of European cuisines using distinctively American ingredients (think Alaskan halibut with roasted beets, lobster sauce and salsa verde). Your dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen will feature local wine pairings and other surprises.

Day 4 | Giant redwoods, a bespoke wine tasting, and a gastronomic grand finale

Among Sonoma’s natural wonders is Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Unlike the redwood groves in the Bay Area, this one was not logged in the 18th century, and many of its trees stand more than 300 feet tall. Your guide introduces you to the gentle giant affectionately known as Colonel Armstrong, estimated to be 1,400 years old, while also taking you through the ecology and history of the natural sanctuary.

Next up: More wine. Sitting at the intersection of three American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) – Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Coast and Carneros – Ram’s Gate Winery is known for its hospitality as much as its breathtaking setting. After a tour that delves into farming techniques and the winemaking process, your tasting begins. The sommelier, already up to speed on your preferences, presents five Single Vineyard and Library wines, each accompanied by a food pairing orchestrated by executive chef Ruby Olivares. 

Cap it all off with one of the region’s most unparalleled culinary experiences: SingleThread, chef Kyle Connaughton’s Healdsburg destination restaurant, which has three Michelin stars and a place on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Melding Japanese and Californian influences, this last dinner features produce from the farm Kyle runs with his wife Katina. Possible highlights include crab with pea tofu and miso crab dashi, or a claypot course in which rice is the star. 

Day 5 | Bid farewell to Sonoma 

After breakfast at Farmstand or in your room, check out of Farmhouse Inn for the transfer to San Francisco International Airport and your flight home.