6-Day Mgahinga, Lake Mutanda, & Queen Elizabeth Safari

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

Travel to Kisoro

Our journey commences at 7:30am from the designated pick-up point, followed by breakfast and a 25-minute break at Shell Kayabwe. A stopover at the equator landmark allows us to marvel at the earth’s rotation on its axis. We’ll also stop in Biharwe for a short hike to the Eclipse Monument. An hour lunch is scheduled at the Igongo Cultural Centre. Our journey continues with a drive to Kabale, where a 15-minute visit to the scenic viewpoint provides an aerial view of Lake Bunyonyi. We’ll also stop for 15-minutes at the Mt. Muhavura volcanoes viewpoint. Our final destination is Kisoro, where we’ll check into the hotel upon arrival.

Main Destination:

Kisoro (Town)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro

• Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast at 6:30am, we’ll begin the journey to Mgahinga National Park. We recommend bringing a packed lunch in the form of a snack and ample water, around 1.5 liters. Upon arrival, we’ll proceed to the gate for registration and a briefing. Participants will then be assigned a trekking group with a guide and rangers. From here your gorilla trek will begin, lasting between 30 minutes to two hours (depending on the gorillas' location). Participants are then granted an hour to observe the gorillas before being asked to return to the briefing point, where they will receive a trekking certificate from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

In the afternoon, the itinerary includes a visit to a local market and an art gallery, providing you with an opportunity to purchase local crafts and souvenirs.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Mutanda - Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast at 8:30am, we will proceed to Lake Mutanda for a two-hour boat tour. During this tour, you'll have the opportunity to observe various bird species, enjoy panoramic views of the Volcanoes ranges, visit the royal tombs cave with mummies, and explore Punishment Island.

Next on the agenda is a local coffee tour, where you'll learn about the coffee-making process from the garden to the cup. The tour includes a tasting session featuring light, medium, and dark roasted Arabica coffee. This coffee experience lasts for two hours, and participants will receive a souvenir pack of coffee based on their preferences.

Following the coffee tour, we'll head to a local restaurant to savor local cuisine. The day will conclude with relaxing by Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:

Lake Mutanda

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Bunyonyi - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast at 6:30am, we’ll begin our journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival at the lodge, we'll have lunch before going on a game drive to experience the wildlife in the park. Following the game drive, we will return to the lodge for dinner and your 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:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast at 6:30am, we’ll set off to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve to embark on the chimpanzee trek. After a briefing, we'll trek the chimps for approximately 2-3 hours. Following the trek, we'll return to the hotel for lunch. At 1:30pm, we'll head to the Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise. During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to experience wildlife such as buffalos and elephants in the water. After the boat cruise, we'll return to the hotel for some rest.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kampala

After breakfast at 7:00am, we'll begin our journey back to Kampala.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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