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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive south to Queen Elizabeth, the medley of wonders. This is the most bio diverse national park yet not the biggest with a mammal checklist of 95species and 610 species of birds and much more. Depending on the time you reach, you can choose to do an evening game drive in search of animals like elephants, Antelopes, Lions and more!

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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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 2

Chimpanzee tracking and Boat Cruise

Chimpanzee tracking and Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, you will head to Kalinzu for chimpanzee tracking. After Lunch, head to the southern part of the park for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel with chances of seeing elephants drinking water, hippos, crocodiles, water birds and more. After the Boat cruise, arrange with your guide to see the possibility of an extra game drive before heading back to the Lodge.

Main Destination:
Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game drive in Ishasha for tree climbing lions search and Transfer to Kihihi

Game drive in Ishasha for tree climbing lions search and Transfer to Kihihi

You will drive to Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth famous for its tree climbing lions. Here, you will do a game drive that presents the opportunity to search for all the Big 5 except for Rhinos. After the drive you will immediately proceed to Kihihi town for lunch, dinner and overnight stay. This is a basic town motel with a good tourist orientation.

Main Destination:
Kihihi (Town)
Accommodation:
Suba Motel
  • Budget guest house located in Kihihi (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla tracking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla tracking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get to be enlightened about your adventure with the Mountain Gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. At a cost of 15 US dollars, you can get a potter to carry your bag and give you a hand in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you are distributed into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest where you will spend one hour with the gentle giants. A rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. After gorilla tracking, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi. You can choose to have a swim in one of the deepest lakes in Africa or take a canoe/boat ride to explore the surrounding villages and watch some little birds.

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

Day 5

Transfer to Lake Mburo NP

Transfer to Lake Mburo NP

Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, Have a game drive on your way in. this is the smallest savannah park but heavily populated. Its gives good break from a gorilla safari or even a fresh start for a safari depending on the route plan of your Safari. As you drive through easy to see are Zebras, Impalas, Waterbucks and the list goes on. Please note that on a good day you can see a leopard(s).

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Eagle's Nest Camp
  • Budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Walking Safari and Transfer to Entebbe international airport

Walking Safari and Transfer to Entebbe international airport

Today begins with coffee and a walking safari into the wild L. Mburo in search of wildlife. After the adventure, return to the Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will embark on your return journey. Lunch stop at the Equator and proceed to Entebbe international airport.

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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Big Apes Africa, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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