6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wild Life Safari

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

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by an Afriquest Travels representative. After completing immigration and baggage collection, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe.

Check in at the lodge, have dinner and enjoy time to relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short excursion around Entebbe or spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After Breakfast Meet your Afriquest Travels driver guide and begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a brief stop at the Equator crossing for photographs, souvenir shopping and a memorable experience standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Also Enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s countryside, rolling hills, and local communities along the way. Arrive at the lodge, check in, have lunch and relax.

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:

Pumba Safari Cottages

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and other wildlife. You may also spot lions and a variety of bird species.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds along the shores.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof minivan) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive. The area is famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and other wildlife.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, travelling through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, 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:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. Begin your guided trek through Bwindi’s dense rainforest in search of endangered mountain gorillas.

Once the gorillas are located, spend up to one hour observing them in their natural habitat, following park regulations. The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location.

In the afternoon, enjoy an optional Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditions, heritage, and forest-based history of the Batwa community.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Early morning gorilla tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, check out and begin the journey back to Entebbe International Airport. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and rural scenery of southwestern Uganda, with a lunch stop along the way.

Arrive at the airport in time for your departure, depending on your schedule and road conditions.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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