5-Day Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari Uganda Rwanda

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your journey with a hotel pick-up in Entebbe and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in a comfortable 4WD vehicle. Stop at the Uganda Equator Line in Kayabwe for photos and continue via Mbarara for lunch. Arrive in the late afternoon and check into your lodge. If time permits, enjoy a short evening game drive to catch your first glimpse of wildlife. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

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:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Game Drives and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains. Spot predators, elephants, buffalo, kob, jackals, and forest hogs. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense wildlife and birdlife. Observe hippos, elephants, and birds coming to the water’s edge. Optional evening game drive before returning to the lodge. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Queen Elizabeth NP to Bwindi/Mgahinga via Ishasha

After breakfast, head to the Ishasha sector for a game drive and a chance to see tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. The scenic drive takes you through rolling hills and local villages. Check into your lodge and relax before your gorilla trekking adventure the next day. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge or similar.

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 just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Kigali

Begin the day with a briefing at the ranger station before embarking on a gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through the forest and spend an hour observing gorillas from a safe distance. After trekking, transfer across the border to Kigali, Rwanda, enjoying scenic views along the way. Check into your hotel for the night. Overnight at Hotel Des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kigali City Tour and Departure

After breakfast, explore Kigali on a city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand the history and pay respects, then shop for souvenirs at Caplaki Crafts Market. Transfer to the airport for your departure, concluding your unforgettable safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.