6-Day Uganda Wildlife Including Gorilla Tracking Safari

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

Pick up from Entebbe or a hotel, head to Lake Mburo NP

Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport or at your hotel of stay, our English-speaking Tour Driver-guide will pick you up and transfer you to Lake Mburo National Park, a 4-5 hour drive away. This smallest of Uganda's savannah parks is home to diverse wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and over 350 bird species. After checking in, you can opt for a late afternoon game drive or relax and unwind in the evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eagle's Nest Camp

• Budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Enjoy a walking safari in Lake Mburo NP, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, you will be on a guided morning walk in Lake Mburo NP with an armed ranger, spotting zebras, giraffes, eland, and more. Take in the stunning views of Lake Mburo from the hilltop trail. Then, head to Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving in time for lunch and a short rest. Later, enjoy a scenic 2 hour boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, followed by an optional evening game drive or relaxation at the lodge.

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:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen's morning game drive and chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge in the afternoon

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will head to Kyambura Gorge to spot Chimpanzees in the afternoon. Kyambura Gorge located in Queen Elizabeth National Park, is home to a habituated chimpanzee community, where you'll hike through lush forests with an experienced guide, tracking these intelligent and social primates. As you trek, listen to the chimps' calls and once you find them, spend an hour observing their behavior, how they feed, and their interaction with each other. On return, an evening game drive awaits.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Depart Queen Elizabeth for Bwindi via the Ishasha Sector to spot tree-climbing lions

After breakfast, head to Ishasha sector to spot tree-climbing lions (60-70% chance). Enjoy the picturesque view if you're luck. Then, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check-in at your accommodation, and relax for the gorilla trekking experience the next day. Optional: join a lion tracking expedition with a predator research team for an extra fee of $120.

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 Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi Gorilla trekking, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax

After breakfast, head to the rangers' post for a briefing, then trek into Bwindi Forest to encounter mountain gorillas. You will be allowed to spend an unforgettable hour with these gentle giants. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by lush hills and 29 scenic islands.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe Airport

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with stunning views of Lake Bunyonyi's islands. Then, head back to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for lunch and photos, arriving in time for your late afternoon/evening flight.

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.