7-Day Magical Uganda: Gorillas, Kazinga & Lake Mburo

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

Arrival in Entebbe

Your Hutland Tours driver-guide welcomes you at Entebbe International Airport and transfers you to the Airport Guesthouse, a calm garden retreat just five minutes from the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax in the tropical garden or book an optional activity in Entebbe. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse, ready for the start of your Uganda adventure the next morning.

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)

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your first destination is the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's most diverse and scenic wildlife havens. As you travel west through rolling farmland, tea plantations and changing landscapes, anticipation builds for the official start of your Uganda adventure. You arrive in the afternoon at The Bush Lodge on the edge of the Kazinga Channel, where you settle in for dinner and the sounds of the bush.

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:

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)

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin with an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park as the sun rises over the savannah, looking for lions lazing in the grass, elusive leopards, elephants and large herds of buffalo and antelope. In the afternoon, unwind on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, gliding past hippos wallowing in the shallows, crocodiles basking in the sun and vibrant birdlife for a magical view of this ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities:

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

Drive to Rushaga, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The journey continues south through the beautiful hills of Kigezi to Rushaga, on the southern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The stunning forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest number of mountain gorillas in the world. You check in at Gorilla Valley Lodge, perched above the forest with sweeping views, and spend the evening relaxing ahead of tomorrow's gorilla trek.

Main Destination:

Rushaga Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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 Valley Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Today you embark on an unforgettable adventure, trekking Uganda's gentle giants, the mountain gorillas of Bwindi. After a ranger briefing you hike through the forest to find a habituated gorilla family and spend a magical hour watching them feed, play and rest. Coming face to face with them is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and with only about 1,000 left in the wild your visit directly supports their protection.

Main Destination:

Rushaga Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Activities:

• Morning gorilla tracking

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)

Drive to Lake Mburo and Afternoon Game Drive

You are entering the last leg of your journey, driving east to Lake Mburo National Park. It is the smallest savannah park in Uganda but has plenty to offer, with zebras, impala, eland, giraffes, buffalo and over 300 bird species. Upon arrival you explore the park on an afternoon game drive as the light softens over the lakes and acacia woodland. Dinner and overnight at Eagle's Nest Camp, with wide views over the park.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Eagle's Nest Camp

• Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Walking Safari, Equator and Departure

Step into the wild on a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, leaving the vehicle behind to explore the bush on foot and learn to read tracks, plants and birds. After a scenic 3.5-hour drive you stop at the Equator monument for demonstrations of the hemispheres, photos and souvenirs. In time for your departure flight, your guide drops you at Entebbe International Airport, where it is time to say goodbye.

Main Destination:

Equator Point Uganda (Highlight)

Activities:

• Morning walking safari (with an armed guide)

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.