6-Day Flying Safari – Gorilla, Chimpanzee, & Culture

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

Arrival in Entebbe & Fly to Kisoro

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and connect to a scheduled domestic flight to Kisoro Airstrip in southwestern Uganda. Upon landing, meet your driver-guide and transfer through beautiful highland scenery to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Relax and enjoy the views of the forested hills.

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 in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by experienced rangers. Begin your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, hiking through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge for a well-earned lunch and relax for the rest of the day.
Optional: Take a guided community walk to visit local Batwa communities (optional for an extra cost).

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Kasese & Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Kisoro Airstrip and take a scheduled flight to Kasese Airstrip. Upon arrival, meet your guide and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, known for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs.

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:

Irungu Forest Safari 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)

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Kasenyi plains, where you may spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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)

Drive to Kibale Forest & Optional Community Walk

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy a scenic road drive to Kibale Forest National Park, often referred to as the "Primate Capital of the World." The journey takes approximately 2–3 hours through beautiful crater lakes, tea plantations, and rural villages.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge near Kibale Forest. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Optional for an extra cost: Visit a local village or crater lakes for a guided nature and cultural walk.

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:

Guereza Canopy Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking & Fly to Entebbe

Start your day with an early breakfast and head to the Kibale Forest Park headquarters for a briefing. Then, set off into the rainforest for a guided chimpanzee tracking experience. Spend an unforgettable hour observing a habituated chimpanzee troop in their natural habitat, along with other primates and bird species.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and freshening up. Later, drive to Kasese Airstrip and catch your scheduled flight back to Entebbe.
End of safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

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.