Wagatil Safaris

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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

Flight to Kasese, Chimpanzee Trek & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Flight to Kasese, Chimpanzee Trek & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Your morning flight departs Entebbe at 7:00 am and arrives at Kasese Airstrip at 8:15 am.

Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver-guide and transferred to Kibale National Park for an afternoon chimpanzee trekking experience. You will spend time observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

After the trek, you will enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will check in at Buffalo Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Activities:
Chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Trip, Transfer to Bwindi

Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Trip, Transfer to Bwindi

You begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, focusing on wildlife spotting in the open savannah areas.

At 11:00 am, you will embark on a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species.

After the boat trip, you continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. You'll enjoy a game drive en route as you search for these unique lions before proceeding to the Buhoma sector of Bwindi. Upon arrival, you check in at Mahogany Springs Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking & Optional Batwa Cultural Experience

Gorilla Trekking & Optional Batwa Cultural Experience

You start early with a transfer to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. You trek through Bwindi’s rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family, spending one hour observing them in their natural habitat.
You return to Mahogany Springs Lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you may take part in the optional Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditions, history, and forest life of the Batwa people, or visit the Pangolin Rescue Center and spend some time with these endangered species.

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

Activities:
Gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Mahogany Springs Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip & Flight to Entebbe

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip & Flight to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will check out and transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe.

Your flight departs Kihihi at 9:45 am and arrives in Entebbe at 11:25 am.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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 Wagatil 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.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • 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.