4-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorillas &Chimpanzees

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick up from Kigali hotel and transfer to Bwindi with a lunch stop in Kabale

On this first day at our safari driver guide will meet you with our safari branded vehicle with a pre tour briefing upon Pick Up from Kigali Hotel and then embark on a Transfer to Bwindi (via Kabale for Lunch)
Your safari begins with a warm pick-up from your Kigali hotel followed by a scenic cross-border drive to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy stunning countryside views as you travel through rolling hills and quiet villages. You will stop in Kabale for a relaxing lunch before continuing to Bwindi, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and unwind while soaking in the tranquil forest atmosphere as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.

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:

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

Moutain gorilla trekking and visit Batwa tribal people

Your day begins with a 7:00 am breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette and safety. With your ranger guide, enter the lush Bwindi forest and follow winding trails as you search for your assigned gorilla family. The trek is thrilling, offering rich jungle sounds and beautiful scenery along the way. When you find the gorillas, enjoy a magical hour watching them feed, groom, and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and well-deserved rest. Later in the afternoon, visit the Batwa tribal community to experience their traditional dances, ancient forest survival skills, and storytelling, giving you a deep cultural connection to the original inhabitants of Bwindi. Optional visit to Lake Bunyonyi.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel and Evening Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart Bwindi and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Kigezi and the open plains of Ishasha as you head toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular safari destination, known for its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and famous tree-climbing lions. The park features sweeping savannahs, volcanic crater lakes, lush wetlands, and rich birdlife, making it a top African adventure spot.

On arrival, proceed for a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a hotspot for wildlife. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a wide variety of water birds along the riverbanks. After the cruise, continue with an evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where you may spot lions, antelopes, warthogs, and other savannah wildlife as the sun sets over the park. Later drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages

• Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive and afternoon Chimpanzee trekking and return to Kigali via Katuna Border

Start your day with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains, at prime time in a prime area for spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and large herds of antelopes as they graze in the cool morning hours. After the game drive, visit the salt making community and thereafter proceed to the lodge for early hot lunch. After lunch head to Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu forest for an afternoon chimpanzee trekking experience. Descend into the lush forested valley and follow your ranger guide as you search for the playful chimpanzee families. Once found, enjoy observing their energetic movements, calls, and social interactions. After the trek, begin your scenic drive back to Kigali, via Katuna Border, crossing the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda. Arrive in the evening and transfer to your preferred hotel, marking the end of your memorable safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.