Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Pick Up from Entebbe– Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Pick Up from Entebbe– Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The pick-up will be from either; the hotel or from the airport upon arrival. The assigned professional English-speaking tour driver-guide will pick you up/receive you. You'll embark on a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park —one of Uganda’s most frequented tourist destinations. The park features diverse ecosystems called home to 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 National Park, arriving late afternoon (evening) and do little but just check into the accommodation and relax. Note: If you reach with some time still available, you can proceed for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive.
- 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
After having your breakfast, you'll go to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking. Once you meet chimpanzees, you will have 1 hour of watching them carrying out their daily activities such as grooming their babies, hunting, and jumping in tree branches. Later, you'll return to your lodge to have refreshments and lunch. Later, you'll go for your afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. Kazinga Channel to see hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. After your afternoon boat cruise, you'll have a short break to relax. Later, you'll go for your evening game drive on Kasenyi track in search of the big predators of the park such as lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas since they are so active during evening hours and early morning hours. Later, you'll return to your lodge to relax have dinner, and have an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Relaxed Breakfast, Drive to Ishasha Sector and then Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Relaxed Breakfast, Drive to Ishasha Sector and then Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park —famously known for tree-climbing lions frequently seen in the area. The chance of spotting these lions stands at about 60-70% but sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, you will continue to the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation
Today, after having your heavy breakfast, you will drive to the park information offices for a briefing about the dos and don’ts to follow during gorilla trekking. Later, you'll start your guided forest walk with a ranger guide to search for the giant endangered mountain gorillas. During your walk, you may encounter other wildlife species besides gorillas such as black and white Colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bush pigs, forest elephants, many bird species, butterflies, and many others. The time taken while looking for mountain gorillas depends on the location and movements of the allocated gorilla family. You will spend a maximum of 1 hour watching them, taking photos, following their moves, and asking your ranger as many questions as possible. You'll return to the starting point to pick up your tracking certificate and enjoy your lunch. Later, you'll drive to Lake Bunyonyi for a canoeing experience the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Depart Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe Airport to Catch Flight back home
Depart Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe Airport to Catch Flight back home
You'll have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with a spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you. Thereafter, you'll embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route lunch and a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buy some art pieces of interest. You will proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
