5-Day Gorilla Safari Uganda and Wildlife

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

Arrival and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will be met by our guide at the Airport upon arrival to drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a journey that takes 6 -7 hours approximately. The guide will brief you on what to expect and whole itinerary for the 5 days. This journey will take you through Kampala- Masaka -Mbarara highway. You will have an opportunity to see Royal drum makers along the way and small markets. You will have a stop at the Equator to stretch and take some photographs. Lunch will be served en route and then you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight. Expect to see some crater lakes enroute to your lodge
Note: We assume your flight arrives in the Morning hours since we are traveling by road. We will advise before your travel.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Boat Cruise and evening Game Drives

In the morning, you'll embark on a serene boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, linking Lake Edward and Lake George, setting sail around 9 am after a hearty breakfast. Glide along the tranquil waters, marveling at the picturesque landscapes and diverse wildlife that call the channel home. After the boat cruise, you'll return to the lodge for a delightful lunch, where you can unwind and savor the flavors of the region. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, soaking in the tranquil ambiance. As the evening approaches, gear up for an exhilarating game drive along the vast Kasenyi Plains. Keep your eyes peeled for the majestic Big Four and other fascinating wildlife that roam these plains, promising an unforgettable safari experience.

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)

Ishasha later drive to Bwindi- Kisoro and evening batwa experience

Early Morning Breakfast followed by a game drive to the Ishasha sector of the park in search for the rear tree climbing lions, this game drive and journey may take long so you will have packed lunch with you. You have higher chances of seeing countless herds of Uganda kobs, herds of cape buffaloes, great herds of elephants, the defassa waterbucks and vervet monkeys spotted within the transit to Ishasha. Around noon after the search of the tree climbing lions, you will be transferred to Bwindi which is a one and a half hour drive. Following arrival at the lodge will check in, refreshments will be served, relax and head for Batwa experience which takes about two hours. Return later, wait for your dinner and overnight at the safari lodge.

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:

Bakiga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and transfer to lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing on gorilla trekking dos and don'ts. You'll then embark on your trek through the steep, densely forested hills of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Encountering the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Trekking requires stamina and can take most of the day, depending on the gorillas' movements. Along the way, you may spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. Once you find the gorillas, you'll have one hour to observe and photograph them before trekking back to the park headquarters. This experience with these magnificent, endangered creatures is truly extraordinary. After the trek, you'll check out and drive to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and an overnight stay at Acadia Cottages. Here, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Bunyonyi and its enchanting islands, offering a tranquil, unforgettable experience as the sun sets over the serene waters.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfers To Entebbe and end of trip

After breakfast, we will transfer to Entebbe International Airport with enroute lunch for your flight back.
Please Note: We advise you to book a Night flight.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.