5-Day Budget Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari

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

Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth NP Thru Equator Line at Kayabwe

Begin your adventure with a hotel pick-up in Entebbe and head towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, stop at the Equator line in Kayabwe for a memorable photo opportunity. Enjoy lunch in Mbarara before continuing your journey. Arrive at Queen Elizabeth NP in the late afternoon, check into your lodge, and if time permits, enjoy a short evening game drive. Overnight at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

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:

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari, Queen Elizabeth NP

Start the day with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, known for sightings of predators like lions and hyenas, along with other wildlife such as elephants, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, and warthogs. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its dense wildlife and birdlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and African fish eagles. Enjoy another game drive en route back to your lodge. Overnight at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking, Queen Elizabeth NP - Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP

After breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu Forest for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Later, transfer southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to Uganda’s mountain gorillas. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.

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:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP - Lake Bunyonyi

Early morning transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. You’ll trek through the forest with a guide to find a gorilla family and spend up to one hour in their presence. Afterwards, transfer to the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda - Kigali, Rwanda

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast by the lakeside, then drive to Kigali, Rwanda. Drop-off will be at your preferred location or Kigali International Airport, depending on your travel plans.
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Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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