$1,965 to $2,185 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park(Big five sight-seeing)
Pick up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park(Big five sight-seeing)
Meet and great with your Assigned Profession English speaking Tour Driver-guide who will pick you from your hotel early enough so as to manage time Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – one of Uganda’s most frequented tourist destinations. The park features diverse ecosystems called home by a variety of wildlife species - ten primate species (including chimpanzees), more than 600 bird species, and classic big games. You will stop for lunch en route then proceed into the beautiful Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving late afternoon (evening) and do little but just check into the accommodation and relax. #Note: If reach with some time still available, we can proceed for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)| Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: Approx. 7 hrs.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel
Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel
Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. From the boat trip (which ends about 4pm), we can either go back to the lodge to relax or we can go for another late afternoon-evening game drive/safari till about 6:30 or 7pm.
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Connect to Bwindi NP through Ishasha (Gorillas)
Connect to Bwindi NP through Ishasha (Gorillas)
Be up early and proceed for one last game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the lodge and check out then head to Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, we shall continue to the accommodation in Bwindi National Park (Buhoma sector) – arriving in the evening (6pm). #Optional (extra cost 50$): If interested, you can consider chimp tracking (Kyambura) in place of the sunrise game drive. Please, take note that permit for chimp tracking needs to be secured prior to the actual date.
Accommodation: (Bakiga Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: 6 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure in groups of not more than 8 to search for the Rare mountain gorillas. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable.
Accommodation: (Bakiga Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: n/a.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bakiga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Return to Entebbe to catch flight (18:00hrs or later) - Stopover at Equator
Return to Entebbe to catch flight (18:00hrs or later) - Stopover at Equator
After an early breakfast, your Assigned driver/guide will drive you from Bwindi to Kampala/Entebbe. This is a long drive of approximately 9 hours that will take you from the cooler mountainous altitude of the Kigezi Highlands to the lower undulating landscape of Ankole and Buganda, with large farms and plantations dotted with villages and small towns.
You will have several stopovers along the way including the equator crossing in Kayabwe for some pictures. Depending on the schedule of your next flight, a few more stopovers can be added by your guide.
You should reach Kampala in the early evening hours with enough time to freshen up before you get to the Airport.
Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Drive Time: Approx. 9 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
