5-Day Bwindi Impenetrable NP & Queen Elizabeth NP

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

Pick up and an optional city tour in Kampala

Upon arrive at Entebbe International Airport you will be picked up by your driver guide who will transfer you to your overnight accommodation.

For early arrival, you can undertake optional short city excursions and visit a few interesting attractions, like the Uganda national mosque, local markets, Uganda Wildlife Education Center, national museum etc.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Sienna Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat cruise in the afternoon

Hotel pick up and set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive past the magical equator monument in Mpigi district where you will take some interesting pictures and interact with craft shop owners.

Continue through Mbarara town and finally Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest and lunch before proceeding out for an afternoon boat trip on Kazinga channel. This is the world’s capital of hippos and crocodiles, as well as other animals which come to quench their thirst in the afternoons like buffaloes, monitor lizards, elephants, antelopes and so many bird species.

After lunch you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel which connects lakes; George and Edward and you will surely be fascinated by the concentration of giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others. You will also spot vast population of birds at the channel shores. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.

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:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Forest

Be up early and have your breakfast. Together with your guide you will proceed for an adventurous chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura gorge. The first task is to go down 200 meters to the river in the valley. Chimps are very vocal and their location can be identified by following their hoots and distant cries. In case they are quiet, their footprints (in mud) and poop can help you to locate them.

Once you locate them, you will be able to watch them play or sometimes breastfeed, mate, rest and even fight. The chimps in Kyambura Gorge get so close to visitors and this allows for great photos from a close distance.

You will have an opportunity to spot rare vegetation and tall tropical trees. The gorge is also home to mammals and other smaller primates. The whole activity takes between 2 to 3 hours.
After this experience, transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest through the southern exit.

Main Destination:

Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking and Batwa Community Tour

Wake up early to the sounds of the forest and enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a 7:45 am briefing. Here, you’ll be grouped with other trekkers and assigned an experienced guide who will lead you into the dense jungle in search of a habituated gorilla family.

The trek can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on where the gorillas are that day. The terrain is rugged and steep, but the experience is absolutely worth it. As you approach the gorilla family, all fatigue fades away—your first glimpse of a silverback or a playful juvenile is truly surreal.

You’ll spend a magical hour quietly observing the gorillas in their natural habitat: watching them groom, feed, nap, or even make eye contact with you. It’s emotional, raw, and unforgettable.

After the trek, return to the lodge for a well-earned rest. Spend your evening at leisure, maybe sharing stories with fellow travelers over dinner.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Kampala

After an early breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, reflecting on the incredible experience you’ve had. Your guide will make comfort stops along the way, including lunch at a local restaurant.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 5 days Bwindi Impenetrable NP & Queen Elizabeth NP safari—a true soul-stirring wildlife and primate experience.

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)

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