5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking

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

Arrive at Entebbe and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

We expect you to arrive at Entebbe airport in the morning, youwill then meet and be welcomed by our waiting safari guide who will give you an insight of what you should expect on this tour as you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in a comfortable safari vehicle.

This journey covers aproximately 7 hours with an en-route stopover in Mbarara town to have lunch. Depending on the time you arrive at the Park, you will go on an evening game drive along Kasenyi Plains. On a game drive, expect to see the African bush elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, antelopes, birds and many others. Retreat from game viewing experience to relax, dine and spend a night 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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen's Game Drive and a Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel

Wake up to enjoy breakfast and later, set off for an exciting morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will return to the lodge to rest and have lunch, then go for a boat or launch trip along Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. This is an exciting watersport experience and it lasts for 3-4 hours, offering you a great chance to see hippos, basking crocodiles, water birds and many more. Spend the evening relaxing on the shoreline of the kazinga channel sighting and listening to the hippos and little bird sounds.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha Sector, Transfer to Bwindi

Today we leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Park via the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth famous for the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector. There is 70% chance of spotting these lions up in the trees and more wildlife in this part of the park. We will connect to Bwindi, arriving in time to visit the Batwa pygmy’s community. Relax at the lodge as you prepare for the strenous but exciting gorilla trekking hike the next day.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to Relax

Enjoy an early morning breakfast, get ready with your packed lunch plus bottled drinking water, then transfer to the park headquarters for briefing on gorilla trekking dos and don’ts. The park official will also allocate to you a gorilla group that you will trek in a group of 8 trekkers. About 20 habituated families exist in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and each rewards tracker with unique experiences. The length of the trek takes about 2-6 hours including an hour of a face to face encounter. You will drive to lake Bunyonyi home to the 29 islands to spend the rest of the evening relaxing in your lodge as you watch the sun set on the beautiful islands on Lake Bunyonyi and the sounds of little birds.

Upon arrival, Optional (You may choose to go on a canoe ride to explore the historical islands on the lake and visit a local community for traditional dances) at additional cost.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Mburo's Walking Safari/Optional Horse Riding and Departure to Entebbe

Have breakfast early in the morning and later, check out of the lodge ready to make a return journey to lake Mburo for a nature walk or horse riding which is Optional (at extra cost) that brings you close to nature with the giraffes, zebras and herds of impalas among others, later continue the journey to Entebbe with a quick stop at the Equator for lunch and shopping. As your safari in Uganda ends, it's time to look back on your trip with us and enjoy the incredible memories we're sure you have.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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