Buyaga Safaris

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$2,200 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meet your safari guide and leave Entebbe/Kampala in the morning for your Queen Elizabeth safari. The target for the day is Queen Elizabeth National park. Our first stop on the way is by the equator to get the experience of standing with one foot on either side of the southern- and northern hemisphere. Continue on for lunch in the town of Mbarara and then do the last part of the journey through rolling hills with tea plantations. Arrive at the lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening. Overnight: At the hotel on full board.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimps tracking, Game drive and Boat-cruise

Chimps tracking, Game drive and Boat-cruise

Start the day off with chimps trekking in Kalinzu forest. Here you will get a walk in beautiful jungle and the excitement of seeing chimpanzees. Go back to the lodge after the trek for lunch and later go a boat cruise on Kazinga channel where you will have a chance to see a variety of animals such as elephants, buffaloes, Hippos, crocodiles, different bird species on the banks of the lake. After the boat-cruise your guide takes you back to the lodge. Overnight: At the hotel on full board.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Kyambura gorge hiking and evening game drive in Kasenyi

Kyambura gorge hiking and evening game drive in Kasenyi

In the morning your guide takes you to Kyambura Gorge hiking including Bird watching as part of the safari. Private viewing of black and white monkeys, giant forest hogs and red tailed monkeys. When you get back from the trek your guide takes you to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon go for a game drive and later visit the crater twin salt lakes where you will meet wild game grazing including crocodiles, elephants, buffalos and Uganda kobs. Overnight at Aardvark Safari Lodge Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Aardvark Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Tree climbing lions and Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Tree climbing lions and Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

After your breakfast your guide will lead you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park the home of gorilla. Go through Ishasha side of the park well known for tree climbing lions and proceed to Bwindi forest. Enjoy the changing landscape as the car slowly climbs up towards the misty mountains of the gorillas. This is a great experience as you go through many communities with lots of plantations. Overnight at Lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Start the day with breakfast and the guide will take you to the starting point of the gorilla trekking in the morning and you set of for your adventure. The trek takes you through the jungle up to the point where the gorillas are and you get to spent one hour with them. When you are back from the gorilla trekking, have lunch and your guide takes you to the stunningly beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Overnight: At the hotel on full board.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

Have a relaxed breakfast and then start the journey to Kampala. Make a stop along the way for lunch at the Equator and take the chance to stand with one foot on either side on the southern and northern hemisphere. After the last part of the drive to Kampala/Entebbe.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Buyaga Safaris , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.