Pilama 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

Start from Entebbe and Transfer to Kibale fOrest National park

Start from Entebbe and Transfer to Kibale fOrest National park

The pick-up will be from either; the Hotel or from the Airport upon arrival. Our Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide will pick/receive you and embark on a transfer that will see us overnight at edge of Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Chimpanzee trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth park

Chimpanzee trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth park

After the Breakfast meet up your guide and head to the park headquarters for briefing. After emberk on tracking the chimpanzee and 1 hour period is permitted for viewing before you go back. Return to the lodge for lunch and transfer to queen elizabeth national park. This transfer will take approximately 2 hours drive.

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

Day 3

Morning, evening game drives and Afternoon boat cruise

Morning, evening game drives and Afternoon boat cruise

Wake up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. *After the boat trip, you can decide either to return to the lodge to rest or first proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush 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 through ishasha and Batwa community

Transfer to Bwindi through ishasha and Batwa community

Break fast and transfer to Bwindi Np via the southern sector(Ishasha) Queen Elizabeth national park. High chances of seeing tree climbing lions stands at about 60-70% but sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, we shall embark on the final leg of our journey taking us to the accommodation situated right at the edge of Bwindi National Park. Upon arrival at the lodge check in and have lunch. Later evening visit the batwa community and this involves cultural dances from the local people of the community and also participating in some activities e.g. traditional cooking, weaving among others.

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:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest

Breakfast and transfer to the park head quarters. You will receive briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation and have a good rest after a strenuous trek. #Optional (extra cost): If interested, you can still move out again to encounter local community.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and evening boat cruise

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and evening boat cruise

Breakfast at the lodge and thereafter check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day. Enjoy a cruise on the lake which will introduce you to the major islands and their rich history. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for more relaxation with some spectacular view of the Bunyonyi right in front of you.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Lake Mburo and evening game drive

Transfer to Lake Mburo and evening game drive

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then, set off to Lake Mburo NP. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe/Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks but home to so many bird species as well as animals such as: Giraffes, Zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, and the elusive leopard among others. We shall arrive and check in for some rest before heading out for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive that will bring us up close with the Mburo inhabitants. Finally, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Eagle's Nest Camp
  • Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Morning nature walk and transfer to Entebbe for your flight back home

Morning nature walk and transfer to Entebbe for your flight back home

Early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, Cape buffaloes among others.
Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport to catch flight.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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 Pilama Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.