5-Day Gorillas and Game Drives

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

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will start the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and have a stop at the equator and then continue to the park. The park is one of Uganda's most popular scenic game drives with a wide variety of wild animals and over 600 bird species incorporating a wide variety of habitats that range from savanna to wetlands and lowland forest. You will have an evening game drive in the park and proceed to the lodge for an overnight stay.

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive and Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel

You will have an early morning game drive. There are over 100 mammal species that include lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopards, spotted hyenas, elephants, and the elusive giant forest hog in this park. You will then return to the lodge. In the afternoon, you will have a boat ride on Kazinga Channel where you will have a chance to see different animals coming to take water and a variety of bird species.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will have an en-route visit to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth - Ishasha. This sector is notably known for its resident tree-climbing lions which are an exceptional attraction in the park. You will have a brief game drive in search of tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, you'll drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas and hosts a variety of spectacular birds including 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species, including blue-throated broadbill, bar-tailed trogon, and other beautiful forest species. You will go to bed earlier this evening so that you are well-rested for a thrilling experience of gorilla tracking the next day.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters where you will have an orientation and meet your guides for the day. Trekking the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 7 hours but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the gorillas. The trekking is a thrill and yet challenging as you hike through the forest to the gorillas. Once you reach a gorilla family, you will have a chance to observe the family in close proximity for an hour.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Entebbe Airport

Today, you will have breakfast and then proceed for an 8-10 hours drive to Entebbe International Airport and connect with your onward evening flight back home.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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