East African Jungle Safaris

5.0/5 – 136 Reviews

$1,925 pp (USD)

2 travelers   on   Start date
Request a Quote

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Breakdown of Costs
1 Available
1 Unavailable
Start Date
Age at the end of the tour
*This tour does not accept children under 15.
Travelers

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up by our guide from the airport/your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala/Kigali after an early morning breakfast at 7:00 am. You will be briefed about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way, there is a local drum and craft-making community so you will have a visit here.

Then have a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in at the lodge, relax in the evening and have dinner.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trek and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trek and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

On this day, be early to raise and have your breakfast early enough and pack your lunch. Afterwards, you will be taken to the park headquarters by your driver's guide. You'll have a briefing from the park rangers at 8:00 am concerning the rules in the park, and what to do and not to do when you meet up with the gorillas. Tracking gorillas takes between 2 and 8 hours.

Thereafter, start off with tracking and ensure you carried enough drinking water, strong shoes, a jacket and a walking stick. When you meet up with the gorillas it's your dream come true as it will be a great time watching the playful juveniles, the silver-backs and also other gentle giants feed the young ones.

Take as much photos as you want with your camera flash off. Later, hike back and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Upon arrival, go for a boat trip, you'll be able to see various birds, and visit islands (around 29 islands are in the lake). Take as much photographs as you can. Your overnight is at Bunyonyi Safari Resort.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early in the morning have your breakfast, and set off for Queen Elizabeth through the volcanic formation of the western Rift Valley towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of Lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains which you will reach in the afternoon. Check into your lodge, have lunch and some rest before the sun goes down. In the afternoon, go on the unique boat cruise that takes 2 hours on the Kazinga Channel and onto Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking water. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colourful and abundant. In the late afternoon, go for a game drive with a chance to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, etc. Later, return for dinner and your overnight stay.

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
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer Back to Entebbe

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer Back to Entebbe

After early morning breakfast, head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for up to 4 hours chimpanzee trekking with a tracker and guide. The Forest Reserve is home to 6 groups of chimps, comprising over 300 individuals. Please bring suitable closed walking boots and long trousers! Afterwards, transfer back to Entebbe Airport with lunch en-routes to catch your evening departure flight back home.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Interested in This Tour?

Request a Quote

  • We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
  • Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
  • If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Next: Request a Quote

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by East African Jungle Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.