4-Day Uganda Primate &Queen Elizabeth Safari(via Kigali)

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

Pickup in Kigali & Cross-Border Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your journey begins in Kigali, where your Umurage Eco Safaris driver-guide meets you for a scenic transfer across the border into Uganda. Traveling through the lush, rolling hills of the countryside, your guide will assist with expedited border formalities before continuing toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon, taking in sweeping views of the rift valley, and check into Pamba Cottages for a relaxing evening, dinner, and an overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African bush.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities included

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Savanna Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Rise early for a hot breakfast before setting out on a full morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains in your custom 4x4 safari vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, solitary buffalos, Ugandan kobs, and leopards against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains. After a relaxing lunch back at Pamba Cottages, head to the Kazinga Channel for a two-hour afternoon boat cruise. This natural waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George, offering up-close views of one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and diverse bird species along the shore. Return to Pamba Cottages for your second night.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Activities:

• Game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive through the park’s southern sectors, soaking in your final savanna views and tracking any wildlife missed on the previous day. Midday, begin your scenic climb into the densely forested Kigezi Highlands as you journey toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, check into Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, located near the park boundary. Enjoy a warm dinner and spend the evening relaxing by the fire as you prepare for the next morning'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:

• Game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Return Transfer to Kigali

Following an early breakfast, head to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters for a safety briefing and allocation of habituated gorilla families. Enter Bwindi's ancient rainforest alongside expert guides, tracking through the dense canopy until you encounter a mountain gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing their natural interactions, social structures, and gentle demeanor before returning to the trailhead. Rejoin your driver-guide for the afternoon journey back across the border to Kigali, dropping off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport in the evening.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• Game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)
• Gorilla tracking

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.