Gorilla Mist Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Airport pick up and transfer to the hotel

Airport pick up and transfer to the hotel

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you'll be greeted by your guide and then be transferred to your hotel in Kampala. Enjoy a welcome dinner and a briefing about your upcoming safari. You will then sleep as you get ready for traveling the next day.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
Acactus Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Along the way, stop at the scenic viewpoints and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon or evening After breakfast, we will begin our journey back to Entebbe. Our first stop will be in Mbarara City for lunch. Next, we'll stop at Kayabwe for the Equator experience, where you can enjoy a photo opportunity and another lunch before continuing on to Entebbe. Depending on your departure time, you may have a chance for last-minute shopping or sightseeing around Entebbe town.

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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Enganzi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee tracking and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Chimpanzee tracking and Afternoon Boat Cruise

After breakfast, we will drive from the hotel/ lodge to kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking, where you will observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. We will drive back to the hotel, after lunch enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, witnessing hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and an array of bird species along the water's edge and after that you will head to your logde for dinner and sleep as you reflect on the day's adventures.

Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Enganzi Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Bwindi National Park via the Ishasha sector

Transfer to Bwindi National Park via the Ishasha sector

Journey to Bwindi National Park via Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will have the chance to observe the famous tree-climbing lions in their natural habitat. After this thrilling wildlife experience, you we will continue the journey to your hotel in Bwindi, where you will be staying for the night. Enjoy the serene surroundings and prepare for the adventures that await in the lush, stunning landscapes of the park.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla tracking experience and Batwa trails in the evening

Gorilla tracking experience and Batwa trails in the evening

Experience the highlight of your safari with a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After being briefed, you will be set out on a guided trek through forests to encounter majestic mountain gorillas. Spend precious moments observing these gentle giants in their social behavior form their natural habitat before returning to your lodge. Upon returning to the lodge, you'll enjoy lunch. Afterward, you will visit the Batwa community where you'll have the opportunity to interact with the Batwa people and experience their cultures and traditional dances.

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

Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer back to Entebbe

Transfer back to Entebbe

After breakfast, we will begin our journey back to Entebbe. Our first stop will be in Mbarara City for lunch. Next, we will stop at Kayabwe for the Equator experience, where you can enjoy a photo opportunity before continuing on to Entebbe. Depending on your departure time, you may have a chance for last-minute shopping or sightseeing around Entebbe town.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Gorilla Mist Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gorilla Mist Safaris.