6-Day Family Gorilla and Wildlife Safari from Entebbe

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

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to the Hotel

Your family adventure begins as you land at Entebbe International Airport, where our team warmly welcomes you. We transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa along the shores of Lake Victoria. Check in at the hotel and relax for the safari starting the next day.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, you set off on a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside through villages, tea plantations and rolling hills. The journey leads to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular wildlife destination. Upon arrival, check in into your lodge.
After lunch and some relaxation, the afternoon takes you to the Kazinga Channel for a thrilling boat cruise. Here your family gets up close with hippos yawning in the water, elephants cooling off along the shores, and countless birds. The channel is also home to crocodiles and fishing communities, making it both a wildlife and cultural highlight of your trip. Later in the evening is a game drive to spot predators like lions and leopards on the hunt, alongside large herds of elephants, buffaloes and antelopes grazing peacefully.

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:

Buffalo 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)

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura and Drive to Bwindi

After breakfast, we make a short drive to Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee trekking. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge offers an unforgettable experience as you explore the lush, underground tropical forest and encounter a habituated community of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After this thrilling adventure, we have lunch and exit Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through the Ishasha sector, a unique savanna area known for its rare tree-climbing lions. You will spot these lions lazily in giant fig trees. Continue through scenic hillsides and villages until you reach Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Four Gorillas Lodge

• Luxury 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

This is the day you and your family has been waiting for, the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. After an early breakfast, you head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the forest with your armed ranger guides. The trek through dense vegetation is an adventure, you come face-to-face with a gorilla family in their natural habitat. Watching the gentle giants interact, silverbacks, playful juveniles and nurturing mothers is an unforgettable experience. After this emotional encounter, receive your gorilla trekking certificates and return to your lodge to relax and reflect on the day’s adventure.

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:

Four Gorillas Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you take a short drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful and tranquil lakes. Its waters are dotted with 29 islands, each with a story to tell. Family enjoys a traditional canoe ride, exploring the islands and learning about their fascinating history from local guides. Later, you can swim in the safe, bilharzia-free waters if interested, take nature walks or simply sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views of terraced hillsides surrounding the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kigali

On your final day in Uganda, you enjoy a relaxed breakfast by the lake before beginning the scenic drive to Kigali International Airport for your Departure. Along the way you pass through lush highlands and rolling hills often called the Switzerland of Africa.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.