Gatsio Safariz

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$2,728 to $2,970 pp (USD)

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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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

In the morning at 7:30 after breakfast your guide/driver will be waiting at the reception of your hotel, introduction from the guide and then get in the car to start on your journey of exploring, the drive takes 8/9 hours and there will be some stops for coffee to go, lunch, bathroom breaks and at the equator for photos and the quick demonstration.
On arrival to your lodge, you will be welcomed by the hotel staff checked in your rooms later dinner and overnight.

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:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community visits

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community visits

After your breakfast at 7am you will be driven to the briefing center.

The trek starts with a briefing at the park headquarters, where park rangers will explain the dos and don'ts of gorilla trekking, you'll be assigned a gorilla family to track. The trek can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the gorillas' location.

Once you find the gorillas, you'll spend one hour observing them. After the trek we return to the lodge for lunch and later the Batwa community visit that offers a unique cultural experience. The Batwa, also known as the "Keepers of the Forest," are an indigenous group who once lived sustainably in the rainforests of Uganda, displaced when the forests were turned into national park for conservation purposes, but efforts are ongoing to preserve their culture and support their communities.

During a visit, you can learn about their traditional hunting and gathering techniques, spiritual beliefs, and medicinal practices, artistic traditional dances.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning after breakfast, you check out of the room had to the car and w start diving to Queen Elizabeth national park, as we drive to the park you will enjoy the scenic natures and beautiful homesteads. The drive will take 4 hours and as soon as we enter the park you will start to see animals from Elephants, birds and many more as nature tends to surprise.
On arrival to your lodge w check in, lunch and go for an evening game drive.
An evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a magical experience. As the sun sets, the park comes alive with wildlife activity. You can spot animals like tree climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes as they prepare to rest or hunt. The golden light of the evening also makes for stunning photography. Later we return to the lodge dinner and overnight.

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:
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Morning Game drive and Boat cruise

Morning Game drive and Boat cruise

An early morning game drive in the park is an exhilarating way to start your day. The early hours are ideal for spotting wildlife, as many animals are most active during this time. You might encounter, lions, leopards, in case you missed on the evening drive.
The Kasenyi Plains are particularly popular for morning drives, offering great opportunities to see predators and their prey.
The cool morning air and the golden light make for a serene and picturesque experience. It's also a great time for birdwatching, with over 600 species in the park.
At 10am we head for the boat trip along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park is an unforgettable experience. This 32-kilometer natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward and is teeming with wildlife. You'll likely see large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species, including kingfishers and African fish eagles, later return to the lodge for lunch and relaxing at the pool.

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

Day 5

Transfer to Entebbe

Transfer to Entebbe

In the morning after a sleep in you have breakfast, check out and we star the journey to Entebbe to your lodge or Airport.
The drive will take 7/8 hours depending on the traffic, we will also make stops for bathroom use, lunch and equator stop for more pictures.
On arrival to your lodge will be the end of the trip and we hope to see again for another adventure.
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Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
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 Gatsio Safariz, 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.