5-Day Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour Ending in Kigali

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

Pick up from Entebbe and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe and begin the scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travel through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing bustling towns, farmland and rolling hills. Stop at the Equator for photographs and lunch en route before continuing towards the park. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge and relax as you prepare for the next day’s wildlife experiences.

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:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Begin with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, leopards, and numerous bird species while enjoying the park’s open savannah scenery. Return to the lodge for lunch before taking an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Watch hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes near the shoreline, together with pelicans, kingfishers, African fish eagles and other waterbirds. Afterwards, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park

After breakfast, transfer to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience. Following a briefing, walk beneath the forest canopy with an experienced guide while searching for habituated chimpanzees. You may also encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and various forest birds. Once the chimpanzees are located, observe their behaviour and social interactions from a safe distance. After the trek, enjoy lunch and continue through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and prepare for the following 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

Activities:

Chimpanzee tracking

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, report to the Bwindi Park headquarters for registration and a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. Join an experienced ranger-guide and trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The walk may take several hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing their behaviour, family interactions and feeding habits from a safe distance. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, where community members share their traditional forest lifestyle, hunting techniques, medicinal plant knowledge, songs and dances. Your visit supports local livelihoods and helps preserve Batwa cultural heritage. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kigali for your flight out to end the tour

After breakfast, check out and enjoy a scenic drive through southwestern Uganda to Kigali, crossing the Uganda–Rwanda border en route. Your driver-guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport in time for your departure flight, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.