4-Day Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth Budget Adventure

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

Pick Up & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Begin your adventure with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala by your Menlyn Tours & Travel guide. Drive southwest through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing rolling hills, local communities and scenic landscapes. Continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The journey offers opportunities to enjoy Uganda’s changing scenery and make stops along the way for refreshments and photographs. Arrive in the Bwindi area later in the day and check in at your budget accommodation. Relax and prepare for the following day’s exciting gorilla trekking experience.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the dense Bwindi forest with experienced park guides and trackers in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once you find the gorillas, spend time observing their behavior and taking photographs while following the park guidelines. After the trek, return for lunch and begin your journey towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic views along the route before arriving at your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening.

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:

Songbird Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise

Rise early for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the savannah plains in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other wildlife. The morning offers excellent opportunities to see animals while they are active. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, one of Uganda’s best wildlife viewing experiences. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous water birds along the shores before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Songbird Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Relaxation & Transfer to Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation and take some time to relax while appreciating the beautiful surroundings of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have an optional short nature experience or simply enjoy a leisurely morning at the lodge. Later, begin your journey back towards Entebbe or Kampala. Travel through Uganda’s scenic countryside, with opportunities for lunch and short stops along the way. Continue to your final destination, where your 4-day Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth budget safari comes to an end with memorable experiences of Uganda’s gorillas, wildlife and landscapes.

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.