5-Day Budget Safari to Bwindi NP and Queen Elizabeth NP

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

Pick up & set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Pick up at the hotel in Kampala and set off on a road trip to the Western part of Uganda to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park natural wonders. The journey to this park includes driving via Masaka-Mbarara-Ishaka route and the 7-8 hours’ drive covers a stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe.

Leave Uganda Equator crossing for Queen Elizabeth Park to check in at the pre-booked accommodation. On arrival at the park, get a warm welcome from diverse wildlife sights that roam around and the spectacular landscape.

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:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive and boat cruise

Early morning after breakfast, you will leave your accommodation for lion tracking navigating via the rich Kasenyi wildlife track. Spend quality time following lions, observing their behaviors and taking pictures. Variety of others animals will also be encountered along this game track including buffaloes, elephants, leopards (on lucky day), antelopes and countless species of birds.

Get back and lunch will be provided at the lodge, relax then proceed with an afternoon boat cruise excursion. The 2-3 hours guided launch cruise includes spotting aquatic species such as crocodiles, hippos and birds.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi via Ishasha (Southern sector)

A leisurely breakfast will be enjoyed at the lodge and after, you will be picked up ready for road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Drive via Ishasha where tree climbing lions can be spotted and enjoy bush lunch before you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Haven Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park offices to meet the park official who will take you through briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines. The park ranger guide will lead you on a search for mountain gorilla family/group, an adventure that may last between 2 and 6 hours inclusive of one hour for up close and personal with these apes. When you get back, you will have a relaxed stay at the lodge and in the evening, connect to the Batwa community for a cultural experience.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Haven Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer back to Entebbe from Bwindi

Once you have finished taking your cup of tea/coffee, you will check out of your lodge and set off for Entebbe. The 8-9 hours’ drive includes en-route stopover at the Equator crossing and lunch before you get back to Entebbe.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.