5-Day Gorilla Trek & Lion Tracking plus Lake Bunyonyi

• 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 by road

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:

Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lion Tracking 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:

Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside 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. 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:

Gorilla Mist Camp

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you will checkout of the lodge and 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 time with these apes. When you get back, you will connect to the Batwa community for a cultural experience. Later transfer to your lodge at Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

BirdNest 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 Departure

Embark on a memorable canoe ride using a traditional canoe to explore one of the finest islands. Your morning canoe ride also comes with sighting of some birds and scenic surrounding areas of Lake Bunyonyi. After, get back and your driver guide will take you back to Kampala/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.