Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
To Queen Elizabeth National Park for Afternoon (Sunset) Game drive
To Queen Elizabeth National Park for Afternoon (Sunset) Game drive
After morning breakfast, you will embark on an exciting drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park situated in the shadows of Mt. Rwenzori with several stops along the way for lunch, equator & landscape viewing before reaching the Park.
You will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch & embark on afternoon game drive where you will expect to view animals like elephants, buffaloes, Lions, bush pigs, antelope’s families among others.
After your long journey & afternoon game drive, you will check in to Tembo Safari Lodge for your dinner & overnight stay. Tembo Safari lodge is located within Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth national, overseeing the Kazinga channel one of the parks marvelous wonders harboring lots of wildlife and birds. Their Restaurant and bar offer the best meals and drinks consisting of local and continental dishes.
Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tembo Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive, Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel & Sunset Game drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drive, Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel & Sunset Game drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early in the morning, you will set out for a game drive in the park. Queen Elizabeth diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes & volcanic craters makes it home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi & bushbuck.
You will return for lunch & later in the day when the sun is high in the sky & the animals make their way to the river for a drink, you will head to Kazinga Channel for an exciting boat safari. You will spot more hippos today than you can possibly imagine. Herds of elephants & buffalos will also be wandering down to the shoreline to bath in the cooling waters. It will be a wonderful experience.
You will go for a short sunset game drive & return to the lodge for dinner & overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tembo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector to search for Tree Climbing Lions
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha Sector to search for Tree Climbing Lions
On this day, you will wake up early & have your breakfast then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park while enjoying a scenic drive that allows you to view the beautiful and varied country side. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda on the rim of the Rift Valley. More notably, this “impenetrable forest” protects over 400 population of mountain gorillas – approximately half of the population in the world, among which are a number of habituated groups, that can be tracked by visitors.
You will have a game drive at Ishasha Sector, where you will search for tree climbing lions, elephants, lions, buffaloes among other species.
You will return for your lunch & continue with the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will arrive in the evening & check in to Ride 4 a woman for your dinner & overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mountain Gorillas Tracking & Batwa Community Visit or Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Mountain Gorillas Tracking & Batwa Community Visit or Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Today, you will enjoy Gorillas tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi has the biggest concentration of Gorillas, given its small size. The search for Gorillas goes through the thick untamed rainforest, where you’ll be scrambling over mossy rocks and through deep undergrowth. It isn't the easiest of activities and will be arduous, but the encounter is well worth the effort. Watching gorillas in their natural habitat is an experience that will last a lifetime. The experienced ranger guides will willingly share with you a lot of information about the history and lifestyle of the Gorillas.
After Gorillas tracking, you will choose to either go for canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi or visit the Batwa community for them to take you through their traditions like traditional dance, beer making, setting fire before returning/checking in to Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope for your dinner & overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
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Itambira Island
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Equator Experience & Departure
Equator Experience & Departure
You will enjoy your last sunrise and breakfast in this beautiful corner of Uganda before your guide drives you across the beautiful sceneries back to Entebbe. You will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport 3 hours before your departure time with a stopover at the Equator Monument for an equator experience and photo moments.
Please make sure your flight departure is after 6 pm at the very earliest. For flights departing before 6 pm, you will need an extra night in Entebbe, which we can help arrange for you at an additional cost.
Please note: You can also choose an alternative departure route (at an additional cost), or fly to Entebbe.
Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for this safari? If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Contact us to create your personalized program.
Breakfast, Lunch + drinking water are included.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
