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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Equator
Transfer from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Equator
Depart early from Entebbe or Kampala and travel west through rolling hills and terraced countryside toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a scheduled stop at the Kayabwe Equator Line for photos and water flow experiments before continuing to the park. Arrive in the late afternoon and head straight out for an evening game drive across the Kasenyi Plains. Watch for grazing African elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and lions hunting as dusk settles over the savanna.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kasenyi Sunrise Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Kasenyi Sunrise Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Begin the day at dawn with an early morning game drive along the Kasenyi Sector, prime territory for spotting African lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, and vast herds of Uganda kob. After a midday break, board a 2-hour launch trip along the famous Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward, offering up-close views of one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos, giant Nile crocodiles, drinking elephant herds, and diverse waterbirds including African fish eagles and yellow-billed storks.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kalinzu Forest Chimpanzee Trek, Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi
Kalinzu Forest Chimpanzee Trek, Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi
Head early to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for guided chimpanzee tracking. Walk through lush rainforest canopy alongside expert UWA rangers to locate habituated wild chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. Afterwards, drive south through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. Continue the journey toward the dense misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Report to the park headquarters at dawn for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. Join experienced guides and trackers to trek into the ancient jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Spend a thrilling hour observing these gentle giants interact, feed, and play at close range. Following the trek, transfer through the terraced Kigezi highlands to scenic Lake Bunyonyi, Africa's second-deepest lake, for an evening of relaxation along the lakeshore.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Relaxing Lake Bunyonyi Morning & Return Transfer to Entebbe
Relaxing Lake Bunyonyi Morning & Return Transfer to Entebbe
Enjoy a peaceful morning overlooking the serene, island-dotted waters of Lake Bunyonyi. Take an optional short dugout canoe cruise or nature walk before embarking on the scenic return journey to Entebbe or Kampala. Stop for a local lunch along the way, arriving in the late afternoon or evening for your international flight connection or hotel drop-off.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
