5-Day Uganda Primates, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Upon arrival in Entebbe, you'll meet your professional safari guide and begin your scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you travel through Uganda's beautiful countryside, you'll pass rolling hills, lush tea plantations, vibrant local towns, and picturesque rural landscapes, offering a glimpse into everyday life. You'll stop for lunch en route before continuing your drive to the park. If time permits, you'll enjoy an optional evening game drive to spot some of the park's wildlife as the day comes to an end. You'll then check in at your lodge, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the exciting adventures ahead.

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:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, you'll head to Kyambura Gorge for a briefing before setting off on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll descend into the lush "Valley of Apes" in search of wild chimpanzees. The trek typically lasts 2–5 hours and also offers opportunities to spot monkeys, colorful birds, and other forest wildlife. After the trek, you'll return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, renowned for its remarkable concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. After the cruise, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the renowned Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive as you search for these unique predators, along with elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, topis, and other wildlife roaming the open savannah. After the game drive, you'll continue on a scenic journey through rolling hills, rural villages, and terraced farmlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You'll arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or early evening, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure awaiting you the following day.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you'll head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll hike through the dense rainforest for 2–6 hours in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, you'll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, you'll enjoy either a packed lunch or return to the lodge for lunch before departing for the scenic shores of Lake Bunyonyi. You'll arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, where you can relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of one of Africa's most beautiful lakes.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Heritage Lodge, Habuharo

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi Boat Ride & Transfer to Kigali

After a leisurely breakfast, you'll embark on a scenic boat ride across the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's most beautiful and deepest lakes. As you glide past its 29 picturesque islands, you'll enjoy breathtaking views, spot colorful birdlife, and learn about the lake's fascinating history and local legends. After the boat excursion, you'll begin your scenic transfer to Kigali, crossing into Rwanda via the Cyanika border. Along the way, you'll admire the rolling hills of the "Land of a Thousand Hills" and stop for lunch before continuing to Kigali, where you'll arrive in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

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.