5-Day Gorilla Trekking + Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival in Entebbe, Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport or hotel, meet your guide and depart south toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through rural villages, lush farmland, and rolling hills. Evening game drive for early sightings of elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Engiri Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Morning game drive in Kasenyi plains to spot lions, elephants, hyenas, and various antelope. Afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel provides close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species. Optional sunset photography opportunities.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ishasha, Bwindi Forest

Drive to Ishasha sector to find tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of endangered mountain gorillas. Evening check-in and briefing for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Full-day gorilla trekking adventure with experienced rangers. Depending on gorilla location, trek duration may be 1–6 hours. Spend an unforgettable hour observing gorillas feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Afternoon relaxation at lodge.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi, Entebbe (Drop-Off)

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then drive back to Entebbe with optional stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Drop-off at airport or hotel concludes the safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.

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.