5-Day Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi & Queen Elizabeth Safari

• 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 safari begins with pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala and a scenic journey towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travel through Uganda’s countryside, passing local communities, farms, hills and beautiful landscapes along the way. Enjoy a stop for lunch and refreshments before continuing towards the park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs and many other wildlife species. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have time to relax after the journey. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay as you prepare for the wildlife activities planned for the following day.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Tabingi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the Kasenyi plains while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs and other wildlife. Your guide will help you spot animals and provide information about the park and its ecosystem. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants and numerous water birds along the shoreline. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Tabingi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from the savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth towards the green, mountainous region surrounding Bwindi. Depending on your route and trekking sector, you may pass through local communities, farmlands and scenic highlands. Have lunch along the way before continuing to your accommodation near the forest. Arrive in the afternoon or evening, check in and relax. Your guide will brief you about the following day’s gorilla trekking experience before dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Gorilla Bluff Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Enter Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Trek through the dense rainforest, enjoying the forest scenery and wildlife along the trail. Once you locate the gorillas, spend the permitted time observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge, refresh and have lunch before driving to Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive at the lake and check in at your accommodation. Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Activities:

• Morning gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruise and Transfer to Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxed morning at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi before beginning your journey back to Entebbe. Take a boat cruise across the calm waters and enjoy views of the lake’s many islands and surrounding green hills. The experience offers a peaceful way to appreciate one of southwestern Uganda’s most scenic destinations. After the cruise, have lunch before starting your drive towards Entebbe. Travel through Uganda’s countryside, passing local communities, farms and scenic landscapes along the way. Continue to Entebbe and arrive later in the day. Your 5-day safari ends with drop-off at Entebbe International Airport or your preferred hotel.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Activities:

• Morning boat trip

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.