Wild Compass Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pick up - drive to queen Elizabeth National park

Pick up - drive to queen Elizabeth National park

Today, our guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport and transfer to queen Elizabeth national park via lake mburo national park.
lake mburo is on the same route to queen Elizabeth park and almost 3-hour drive from Entebbe to kiruhura district, visitors will enjoy watching dazzles of zebras grazing in the wild, giraffes browsing the trees and antelopes and impalas are seen roam the wild.
after this thrilling adventure, proceed to queen Elizabeth driving through the rich western Uganda enjoying beautiful views of landscapes, farms of cattle, banana plantations and green tea plantation gardens to rain forests and crater lakes as you approach the park.
upon arrival, check-in, relaxation, dinner and overnight at the bush lodge/ similar.

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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Chimpanzee trekking - evening boat cruise on kazinga channel

Chimpanzee trekking - evening boat cruise on kazinga channel

Today, early morning after breakfast, embark on the thrilling adventure to Kyambura gorge for an epic wildlife viewing like hippos and elephants looking for water on the permanent river, primates like chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and birds are spotted in the gorge. The nature walk is led by the armed ranger guide ensuring the safety of the visitors and having unforgettable experience of the gorge walk within Queen Elizabeth national park. After have lunch at the lodge and relaxation as you prepare for an evening boat ride.

Later, enjoy a breathtaking boat ride on kazinga channel, feed the eyes with hippos whooping in the water, crocodiles resting on the shores, elephants drinking water, water birds and even the towering Rift Valley cliffs. Dinner, relaxation and overnight: Bush lodge.

Main Destination:
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning game drive - transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Morning game drive - transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Today after breakfast, enter Queen Elizabeth National Park's vast savannah, the landscape shifts, have a sight like no other of explosion crater lakes, wildlife like elephants rooming the wild. Everywhere you turn, there is a panorama waiting. It’s the Uganda’s famous safari park; you will explore this incredible park with a mix of habitats ranging from forests to open savannah plains, with big game, small creatures, and shimmering lakes during the game drive.

Later with your packed lunch, drive through the park and head to ishasha sector for another epic discovery where you might meet tree climbing lions lying on their fig trees in the park, take a moment in the southern sector and then proceed to Bwindi.
Drive through the rugged terrain, rough road, and tropical rainforest as you head in the mist covered the park a true UNESCO Heritage treasure. Bwindi is famous for its gorillas, almost half the world's entire population lives here. Staying at gorilla mist camp / similar.

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

Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla trekking - Drive to lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking - Drive to lake Bunyonyi

Today, wake up early morning for breakfast, have a packed lunch or snack and your drive will drop you at the information center for a briefing and join other trekkers in a gorilla family. You will be handed walking sticks and incase of any assistances needed, the porters are always available for hire at a small fee of $20, they help in carrying the bags and lay a hand in steep slopes.
Guided by expert trackers and armed rangers, you will vanish into the jungle, the trek could take 2-7 hours, but when you finally see the gorillas, it will be a face-to-face experience. Watching a family play and groom each other; this is a moment that will change your life. You will have 1 hour watching them in their natural habitat and creating memories. The thrill of meeting these creatures will leave you breathless with wonder.

After this thrilling adventure, engage in the local community per herbs meet Batwa people also known as forest people listen to their stories and later drive to lake bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
BirdNest Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Island tour - transfer back to Entebbe or Kigali

Island tour - transfer back to Entebbe or Kigali

After breakfast, embark on a canoe ride at Lake Bunyonyi the second deepest lake in Africa accompanied by with 29 islands. Immerse yourselves into discovering the history of these islands on a boat canoe. It’s a breathtaking moment canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi in the morning, so you have a chance to view a sunrise if the weather is clear, witness the green terraced hills around the lake, meet local people canoeing to their farms and hear birds singing.

After this thrilling adventure, drive to Entebbe international airport or Kigali for another experience or if you have a connecting safari in Africa. End.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Wild Compass Africa, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.