Candrem Expedition Tour and Travel

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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 National Park for Gorilla Tracking

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Tracking

Today, you will embark on a journey to the remote, beautiful, and hilly south-western Uganda. This drive will be between 4 to 5 hours is a rich experience for people who love road trips. Most of the road is paved, but even for slightly uncomfortable parts, they get more adventurous with the beauty of the rolling hills. As you go through the villages and gaze at locals, you will be shocked to learn that you are already at the lodge.

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:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get enlightened about your adventure with the Mountain Gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. At a cost of 15 US dollars, you can get a porter to carry your bag and give you a hand in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you are distributed into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest, where you will spend one hour with the gentle giants. Rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. Thereafter, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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:
Enshama Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Early morning Game Drive, Boat Trip & Evening Game Drive

Early morning Game Drive, Boat Trip & Evening Game Drive

This morning, you will drive through Queen Elizabeth the medley of Wonders for an early morning game drive. This is the most bio diverse national park. You can spot several mammal species, including elephants, buffalo herds, Uganda Kobs, warthogs, and bushbucks, among many others. After the game drive, you will break off for lunch, and a boat trip awaits in the afternoon with chances of seeing elephants drinking water, hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and more. You can choose to do a game drive after the boat trip in search of animals like elephants, antelopes, lions, and more! You'll have dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Enshama Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Chimp Tracking in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

Chimp Tracking in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

After an early breakfast, you'll head for chimp trekking in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve. You will have a lunch break at Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale before proceeding to Kigali to embark on your journey back home.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Candrem Expedition Tour and Travel, 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.