Safari Retreats Africa

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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

Arrive Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive Entebbe, Uganda

Upon arrival in Entebbe, you are met by a private driver\guide and transferred to your tranquil hotel overlooking Africa’s largest lake and having a beautiful view of the Capital City of Uganda which is Kampala. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you prepare for the adventure ahead of us.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Queen Elizabeth National Park| Rift Valley Panoramic views

Queen Elizabeth National Park| Rift Valley Panoramic views

Cruise from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalo and baboons. Offering magnificent views of the rift valley, it is also known for its tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival at your accommodation, take in spectacular park panoramas and views of the Rwenzori's-Mountains of the Moon.

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:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Queen Elizabeth National Park| Hippos, Elephants & More

Queen Elizabeth National Park| Hippos, Elephants & More

Breakfast is served early before the morning game drive in this majestic national park. Because the region occupies the main migration corridor between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prolific plains game resides here, including topi and Uganda kob, as well as buffalo, hippos and some of the largest herds of elephants in the country. Spotted hyenas are common, and leopards occasionally glimpsed. Have another go into the wild with an evening game drive.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park| Into The Mist

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park| Into The Mist

Take a game drive as you exit the park, with views of farmlands and local villages. Check into Mutanda Lake Resort and enjoy a stupendous southerly outlook! You could cross continents without finding a panorama to compare with the view across these peaceful, island-studded waters towards the Virunga Mountains and It’s within a striking distance of gorillas at Nkuringo, Rushaga and Mgahinga.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park| Encounter of A Lifetime

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park| Encounter of A Lifetime

Today, trek through the park’s dense vegetation, traveling up and down its steep slopes in search of the resident majestic mountain gorillas. Your guides use their experience, knowledge of the gorillas’ habits and information from the previous day to locate them. Once the gorillas are spotted, observe their subtle social interactions, remarkable behaviors closely resembling our own.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer By Road To The Airport| Departures Entebbe

Transfer By Road To The Airport| Departures Entebbe

Enjoy the drive through hills, natural forests and ranches with a stopover at the equator for a picture moment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. This program entails active elements such as hiking through isolated jungle regions. Enhance Your Journey on day 5. Interact With the Batwa Pygmy community. Visit the Batwa Experience and learn the legacy of the Batwa pygmies and share a traditional meal with some of them.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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 Safari Retreats Africa , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.