5-Day Gorillas, Tree-Climbing Lions & Walking Safari

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your guide will pick you up from Entebbe and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey passes through rolling hills, local villages, and scenic countryside, giving you a glimpse of rural Uganda life. Arrive in the afternoon, check into your lodge, and relax. 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:

Enshama Game 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)

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Start early with a morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife across the savannah. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best spots for hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Capture amazing photos of wildlife along the riverbanks while the sun sets over the Nile. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha

Drive south through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Stop along the way for photos and short nature walks. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy dinner while soaking in the peaceful forest surroundings.

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 Havens Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Mburo

Wake up early for an unforgettable gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Hike through the dense rainforest with your ranger guide and track a habituated gorilla family. Spend an hour observing their social interactions, feeding, and playful behavior an experience you’ll never forget.

After trekking, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a smaller park known for zebras, impalas, and hippos. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Hyena Hill Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Walking Safari & Transfer Back to Entebbe

Start the day with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, walking slowly with your guide to spot zebras, impalas, hippos, and a variety of birdlife up close.

After the safari, begin the drive back to Entebbe. Enjoy scenic stops along the way, arrive in the evening, and be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

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)

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