5-Day Queen Elizabeth & Mgahinga Gorilla Experience

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

Pick up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Upon arrival in Uganda, a Nyanja Safaris Uganda professional driver/guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your Lodge in the morning and transfer you to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the western part of Uganda with a stopover for lunch.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the park with views of meandering rivers, lakes, plantations, among others. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and rest.

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

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

After an early breakfast, you will have a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you will have spectacular views of animals like elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, and birds, among others. After the drive, return to the lodge, relax, and have lunch.

After lunch, you will have a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel that connects Lake Edward and George. Along the ride, you will have a close encounter with huge hippos, crocodiles, elephants drinking water, and bird species along the banks.

After the ride, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla NP via the Ishasha Sector

After an early breakfast, check out and head for a game drive in the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth NP before you connect to Mgahinga Gorilla NP. Along the drive, you will witness the treasures of the Ishasha region, the rare tree-climbing lions. The lions are usually seen relaxing or sleeping on top of fig/acacia trees. Get your cameras ready to capture that beautiful experience.

After that, drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with lunch enroute. Upon arrival, head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

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

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

After an early morning breakfast, head to the park headquarters with a packed lunch and your tracking attires. You will have a briefing from the park officials and then head to the forest for a guided trek. The trek takes 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla families.

Once they are located. You will be allowed to spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat. Get your cameras ready for that lifetime memorable adventure. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest as you share the memories of your experience. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Return to Kampala / Entebbe

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kampala / Entebbe with lunch enroute. You will have a stopover at the Equator for photography. Head to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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