5-Day Uganda Express Gorilla Trekking Adventure

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

Arrival & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and be greeted by your guide. Start your adventure with a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular safari destinations. After check-in at your lodge, take a relaxing evening game drive to spot the early evening wildlife, including elephants, lions, and buffalo. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start the day with an early morning game drive to witness the park’s diverse wildlife, including the famous tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants and buffalo. Afterward, you have the option to enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel known for its abundant hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Gorilla Trekking

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the home of the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive will offer stunning views of terraced hills and the lush forest landscape. Check in at your lodge in Bwindi and relax in the evening, preparing for tomorrow’s life-changing gorilla trekking adventure.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an exciting gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by expert rangers, trek through the dense forest to locate a family of mountain gorillas. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Afterward, transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi, known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning islands. Check in at your lodge and enjoy the beautiful views as you relax by the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Itambira Island

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Explore Lake Bunyonyi & Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Lake Bunyonyi. You can enjoy a relaxing canoe ride or take a nature walk around the lake's beautiful islands. If you prefer, you can visit the local community to learn about the culture and traditions of the area. After lunch, begin your journey back to Entebbe, stopping at the equator for a photo opportunity and souvenir shopping. Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda Express Gorilla Trekking Adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.