5-Day Gorilla Trekking-Chimp Trekking & Wildlife Safari

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

Journey from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You'll begin your safari with an early morning departure at 7:00 am from your hotel in Entebbe. You'll travel through several prominent Ugandan towns, including Masaka and Lyantonde, before stopping for lunch in Mbarara at Agip Motel. You'll continue your journey through the scenic tea plantations of Igara and the lush Kalinzu Forest Reserve, arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park with its stunning viewpoints. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Bush Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives and Boat Cruise

You'll set out early for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. You'll spot various animals such as lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalos, and Uganda kob against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains. After lunch, you will embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which offers excellent viewing opportunities for hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Bush Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge.

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)

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you'll head to Kyambura Gorge for an
exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience. You'll
observe the chimps in their natural habitat as they
search for food and interact with each other. Afterward,
you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National
Park, passing through the Ishasha sector, renowned for
its tree-climbing lions. You'll enjoy lunch at Ishasha
Wilderness Camp before continuing to Bwindi. You'll
have dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a trekking briefing. You'll embark on your gorilla trek, hiking through dense forest to find a habituated gorilla family. You'll spend one unforgettable hour observing these majestic creatures before returning to the lodge for lunch.

Later, you'll drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest lake, and check in at a lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Itambira Island Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi Exploration and Return to Entebbe

You'll wake up to serene lake views and breakfast. You'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, visiting islands like Punishment Island. After check out, you'll drive back to Entebbe, Stopover at the Ugandan Equator Kayabwe. before drop-off at your hotel in Entebbe or the Airport.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.