5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport in the morning and begin the scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside, small towns, tea plantations, and rolling hills.

You will stop for lunch along the way before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge and relax while enjoying the peaceful views of the surrounding wilderness.

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

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Early in the morning, you will head out for a game drive across the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is one of the best times to see wildlife when animals are most active. During the drive you may spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and many bird species.

After lunch at the lodge, you will go for a boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel. This natural channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is known for having one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. You will see large groups of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many water birds along the shoreline.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Chimp Tracking in Kalinzu and transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, you will drive to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. With the guidance of park rangers, you will walk through the tropical forest searching for chimpanzees. Once you find them, you will spend time observing them as they play, feed, and move through the trees.

After the trek, you will have lunch and then continue the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The drive offers beautiful views of the Kigezi Highlands often called the “Switzerland of Africa.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Tracking and transfer to Bunyonyi

Today is the highlight of the safari. After an early breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing before beginning your gorilla tracking adventure.

Guided by experienced rangers, you will hike through the dense forest searching for a gorilla family. The trek can take a few hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.

After the trek, you will transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, a peaceful lake surrounded by green terraced hills and dotted with small islands. Relax at the lodge and enjoy the calm atmosphere.

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

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi and Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will enjoy a traditional canoe boat experience on Lake Bunyonyi. As you glide across the calm waters, your guide will share stories about the different islands and local culture.

Later, you will begin the drive back to Entebbe with a stop for lunch and possibly a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs.

You will arrive in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward flight.

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)

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