Kigongo Safaris

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$3,179 pp (USD)

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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 from the airport

Transfer from the airport

Upon arrival at the Airport, our safari guide will be waiting to pick you up and transfer to the hotel for relaxation and briefing for the trip if time allows. Depending on time of arrival, it's possible to do an activity such as Mabamba swamp visit, visit UWEC or take a walk around Entebbe town if arrive early. All activities Optional.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Cycad Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After our relaxed breakfast, we start off with the scenic and enriching journey that introduces you to the heart of Uganda's countryside. We pass through vibrant towns, rural villages and lunch agricultural landscapes offering a glimpse into everyday Ugandan life. Along the journey you will see rolling hills, tea and banana plantations, roadside markets and distant mountain ranges. Enroute stop over at the Equator for photography, refreshments and an opportunity to stand both in the northern and southern Hemispheres at once. Later we proceed to Ankole region known for its long-horned cattle with open savannah as we drive towards Queen Elizabeth National Park with views of the carter lakes and the foothills of Rwenzori mountains often referred to as the "Mountains of the moon"

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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ZebraNone
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)

Day 3

Full day activities

Full day activities

Early morning game drive in the kasenyi plains, the best area for wildlife viewing. This is when animals are most active offering excellent chances to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, hyenas and various antelope species. In the afternoon enjoy the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of the highlights of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening game drive with crater lake visits before sunset for a scenic drive with beautiful views and photography.

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)

Day 4

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Queen Elizabeth and begin a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The journey passes through rolling hills, rural villages and lush farmlands. Along the way you will enjoy views of tea plantations, banana gardens and traditional home steads offering insight daily life in the southwestern part of Uganda. The route also skirts edge of the Albertine Rift Valley, providing stunning panoramic views of the forested Landscapes and distant mountain ranges.

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:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a once in a lifetime wildlife experience. After an early morning briefing, you set off with expert guides and trackers into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take from one up to several hours depending on the location of the gorillas on that day. This required moderate fitness and once found, you are allowed a magical one hour to observe how they feed, play and interact in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Drive to Lake MBuro National Park

Drive to Lake MBuro National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi Impenetrable and begin the scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park a journey that takes about 5hours. This transfer offers a beautiful change of scenery as you travel from the misty highland forests of southwestern Uganda to open savannah land scapes.
Upon arrival start off with the afternoon game drive in the park as you proceed to your accommodation for check-in, relaxation before you embark for the evening and night game drive.

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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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Drive back to Entebbe

Drive back to Entebbe

After your relaxed breakfast, we start off with the game walk in the park along side with your ranger guides. This experience gives you a chance to enjoy a safari walk in the National Park and get closer to wildlife such as the Zebra's amongst others.
later we drive out of the park with enroute stop over at the Equator for photography, lunch before proceeding to the Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
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 Kigongo Safaris, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Kigongo Safaris.