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Overview
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Private tour
Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- One hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family after it is located.
- Wildlife viewing in Ishasha, famous for its tree climbing lions.
- Morning game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Scenic boat safari along the Kazinga Channel.
- Opportunities to photograph elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and Uganda's diverse birdlife.
- Beautiful landscapes ranging from misty rainforests to open savannah and crater country.
- Comfortable mid range lodge accommodation in Uganda's major safari destinations.
- Private road transfers with an experienced safari driver guide.
- Scenic countryside stops on the journey between Entebbe and western Uganda.
Includes/Excludes
- Airport pickup and drop off in Entebbe.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel for the planned itinerary.
- Services of an English speaking professional driver guide.
- Five nights of mid range accommodation.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit, if explicitly included in the confirmed quotation.
- Guided gorilla trekking experience and park arrangements.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives.
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Applicable park entrance fees for the listed activities, as specified in the quotation.
- Bottled drinking water during safari drives.
- All scheduled road transfers and planned activities listed in the final package.
- International flights to and from Uganda.
- Uganda visa fees and other applicable immigration charges.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional chimpanzee trekking and its permit.
- Optional cultural visits, nature walks and community activities unless specified.
- Tips and gratuities for the driver guide, rangers and lodge staff.
- Alcoholic drinks and beverages not included in the meal plan.
- Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs.
- Porter fees for gorilla trekking unless specified.
- Accommodation before or after the safari.
- Any additional activities, transfers or services not expressly included in the confirmed quotation.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Entebbe in a private 4x4 safari vehicle and travel through Uganda's beautiful countryside towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, rural villages, green plantations and traditional communities along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to the forested highlands of southwestern Uganda. Arrive at your mid range lodge, settle in and enjoy dinner as you prepare for your mountain gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Mid range lodge near Bwindi.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by experienced rangers before beginning your guided mountain gorilla trekking experience. Follow forest trails through the dense vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, spend one unforgettable hour observing their behaviour and family interactions in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge after the trek and spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying an optional community visit, subject to time and availability.
Accommodation: Mid range lodge near Bwindi.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha
Enjoy breakfast before departing Bwindi for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travel through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree climbing lions, and enjoy wildlife viewing along the way. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob and other wildlife inhabiting this remarkable landscape. Continue to your safari lodge, where you can relax and enjoy dinner surrounded by the atmosphere of Uganda's wilderness.
Accommodation: Mid range safari lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a game drive across the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs and, with luck, lions and leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch or relaxation before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Watch hippos in the water, crocodiles along the banks and elephants gathering at the shoreline. The channel also offers excellent birdwatching and wildlife photography opportunities.
Accommodation: Mid range safari lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Wildlife Exploration in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy another morning game drive, exploring different sections of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of wildlife and memorable photographic opportunities. Discover the park's diverse habitats, from open grasslands to wetlands and crater landscapes. After lunch, relax at the lodge or choose an optional guided nature walk or community experience, depending on availability. Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge may also be arranged as an optional activity, subject to permits and logistics.
Accommodation: Mid range safari lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe, travelling through Uganda's scenic countryside. Enjoy refreshment stops and lunch along the way. Depending on your route and schedule, you may stop at the Equator for photographs before continuing to Entebbe International Airport or your preferred hotel. Arrive with wonderful memories of mountain gorillas, savannah wildlife and Uganda's spectacular natural landscapes.
Accommodation: Not included.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on departure time.