$2,089 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Equator
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Equator
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at your hotel or Entebbe Airport, then you’ll begin your drive toward western Uganda. Along the way, stop at the Equator for photos and a quick look through local craft stalls.
This scenic route takes you through lush hills, tea plantations, banana farms, and traditional villages — offering a true glimpse of rural Uganda.
Arrive at your lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening and settle in for a well-deserved rest before the adventure begins.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Safari Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Safari Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Start your morning with a drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s top wildlife destinations. The park is known for its rich variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes and leopards.
In the afternoon, set off on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the world’s largest hippo populations. You’ll glide past massive pods of hippos, crocodiles basking on the banks, and large herds of elephants and buffaloes coming to drink. Few places in Africa offer such consistent and close-up encounters with wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi
This morning you’ll start with chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest, a scenic reserve known for its wild chimpanzee population. With the help of experienced local guides, you’ll track a chimp group and, once found, spend up to one hour observing their behavior in the wild. It's a raw, unfiltered wildlife experience that gives real insight into how these primates live.
After the trek, we continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where tomorrow brings another remarkable encounter.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today you’ll trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. After a short briefing, set off with your guide into the forest to track one of the habituated gorilla families. Once located, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing them up close — playing, moving through the trees, and interacting with each other in their natural environment.
This is the highlight of any trip to Uganda and an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
After the trek, continue your adventure to Lake Bunyonyi.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Itambira Island
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Bunyonyi & Return to Entebbe
Lake Bunyonyi & Return to Entebbe
Start your day at Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful and serene spots in Uganda. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 small islands, this lake is Africa’s second deepest — and completely free of crocodiles and hippos, making it ideal for a peaceful experience.
For guests with a late-night flight, an optional canoe trek (available at an extra cost) offers a final bit of adventure and a chance to explore the lake more closely.
Afterwards, begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
