5-Day Uganda Gorilla & Savannah Safari

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

Pick Up from Entebbe – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari begins with a pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel by your professional Menlyn Tours & Travel driver-guide. After a short briefing, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills, local villages, and lush countryside, with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and refreshments. Continue with lunch en route before driving through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands. Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the evening, check in, and relax while enjoying the peaceful forest surroundings. Dinner and an overnight stay prepare you for the next day's gorilla trekking 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 Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking – Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, hike through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once found, spend one memorable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch before visiting the Batwa community for a fascinating cultural experience. Learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, music, dance, storytelling, and survival skills that have been passed down through generations. Return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travel through the scenic Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, while keeping an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, topis, and other wildlife along the way. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and rural communities as you continue your journey to the northern sector of the park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch or later in the afternoon, depending on the route and wildlife sightings. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the tranquil surroundings before dinner and your 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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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Rise early for a thrilling morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife-viewing areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, and numerous bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This relaxing excursion offers excellent opportunities to spot large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of water birds gathering along the shoreline. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the journey back to Entebbe. Travel through Uganda's scenic countryside, passing rolling hills, tea plantations, local markets, and rural communities while enjoying the changing landscapes. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing the drive to Entebbe. Your experienced driver-guide will share interesting insights about the regions you pass, making the journey both enjoyable and informative. Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda Gorilla and Savannah Safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

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.