7-Day Bwindi, Kibale, Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth Midrange

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

Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale National Park

Entebbe → Kibale National Park (Equator + Bigodi Wetlands)
Travel:
7:00 AM: Depart Entebbe after breakfast.

Drive (5–6 hrs): Scenic route via Fort Portal.
Equator Stop: Kayabwe Equator Monument (1.5 hrs from Entebbe) for photos, experiments, souvenirs.

Afternoon Activity
Bigodi Wetland Walk (2–3 hours): Birding (turaco, hornbills), monkeys (red colobus), community insights.
Accommodation (Mid-Range): Turaco Tree Top Lodge (forest views, birdwatching decks).

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Turaco Treetops Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking → Queen Elizabeth NP (Equator Stop)

Morning Activity:
Chimpanzee Trekking (3–4 hrs): Track habituated chimps in Kibale’s rainforest (90% success rate).
Travel:

Drive (2.5 hrs) to Queen Elizabeth NP via Kasese.
Equator Stop: Kasese Equator Monument with Rwenzori Mountain views.

Afternoon:
Relax at lodge; optional evening game drive.

Accommodation (Mid-Range): Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge (Kazinga Channel views).

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive & Boat Cruise Experience

Queen Elizabeth NP (Game Drive + Boat Cruise)

Morning Activity:
Game Drive (3 hrs) in Kasenyi Plains: Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes.

Afternoon Activity:
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise (2 hrs): Hippos, crocs, elephants bathing.

Cultural Add-Ons (Optional):
Lake Katwe Salt Mine Tour (1 hr.): Traditional salt harvesting.
Kasoga Community Visit (1.5 hrs): Fishing village life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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:

Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Queen Elizabeth NP to Bwindi NP Via Ishasha Sector

Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi (Ishasha Lions + Transfer)
Travel:

Drive (4–5 hrs) to Bwindi via Ishasha sector.
Wildlife Stop: Search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha (60% sighting chance).

Afternoon:
Lodge check-in; gorilla trekking briefing.

Accommodation (Mid-Range):
Gorilla Valley Lodge (Rushaga sector, valley views).

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Trail Experience

Bwindi (Gorilla Trekking + Batwa Trail)

Morning Activity:
Gorilla Trekking (3–8 hrs): 1 hour with mountain gorillas (permit required).

Afternoon Activity:
Batwa Trail Experience (2 hrs): Indigenous forest walk, traditional dances, herbal medicine demo.

Evening: Relax at lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional: Village walk or craft workshop.

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:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi (Adventure Day)
Travel:

Drive (1.5 hrs) to Lake Bunyonyi (Africa’s 2nd deepest lake).

Activities (Choose 2–3):
High Ropes Course (1 hr.): Ziplining over the lake.
Canoeing (1.5 hrs): Paddle to Punishment Island.
Boat Ride (1 hr.): Visit 29 islands with guide.
Swimming: Bilharzia-free waters.

Accommodation (Mid-Range):
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe International Airport

Lake Bunyonyi → Entebbe (Departure)
Travel:

Drive (8–9 hrs) to Entebbe Airport (depart lodge by 7:00 AM).

Lunch Stop: In Mbarara (try local Rolex wraps).

Drop-off: Airport by 5:00 PM for evening departure.

Optional: Craft market stop in Kampala.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch en route.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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