About This Tour
Queen Elizabeth National Park – the world’s most biodiversity wildlife sanctuary featuring climbing lions, leopard, hippos, elephants, buffaloes not forgetting the beautiful launch cruise along Kazinga channel.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to over 370 gorillas, accommodating almost a half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. A tour to this park enables you get up close and personal with the rare species.
Highlights
- Wildlife Experience
- Gorilla Tracking
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Sceneries
- Chimpanzee trekking
What’s Included
- Gorilla permit
- Full time driver/guide with all his associated expenses.
- Safari Vehicle with Fuel
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- International Air tickets
- International Flights
- Airport transfers
- Tips & Gratuities
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDAY 1:TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Arise early and then get picked by the driver/guide and embark on a journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park home to the rare endemic species of tree climbing lions and also known as the “Medley of Wonders”.
You will stop over at the Uganda Equator for some photo shoots and a visit to the Craft Village. You will then head towards the western part of Uganda to the town of Mbarara where you will take your lunch and visit the Igongo cultural center.
Proceed at a smooth pace to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival check-in to your accommodation and relax.
Later in the evening go for an Evening Game drive.
Accommodation: Parkview Safari lodge (Mid-range) or Simba Safari Camp ( Budget)
Meal plan: (FB)
DAY 2: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After a cup of African coffee or tea, Embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens mile in the park and expect to see Lions, Elephants, Cape buffalo, Warthogs, leopard, hyena, man-goose, Waterbucks, Uganda kobs, Topi and lots of many small animals and birds. After the game drive, have lunch and relax at your lodge.
After a healthy lunch, enjoy the unique afternoon 2- hour launch cruise on Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. The trip passes through the highest concentration of Hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. The launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.
Accommodation: Parkview Safari Lodge (Mid-range) or Simba safari camp(Budget)
Meal plan:(FB)
Day 3 :QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK-BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK- Kyambura Gorge,Tree Climbing Lions
Start this adventurous day with a splendid breakfast at your lodge and drive east to visit the amazing Kyambura Gorge which will leave you marveled by the verdant, rich Tropical Rain-forest right close to the Equator crossing. The gorge is another world on its own. while the Savannah above has a reasonable amount of light, plus sun shine that offers brightness, the tree canopy within this under-ground forest comprised of rich blocks of plant life shut out most of the sun rays and unless you are standing within a clearing you certainly will not require sunglasses or sun- hats since you may actually need to have a clearly view so as not to miss out on the great assortment of Wonders within the Kyambura Gorge.
The main activity here is chimpanzee tracking and through this you will enjoy Private and game viewing of Black and white colobus monkeys, giant forest hogs and the red-tailed monkeys, in addition to many others.
Return to your lodge for lunch and there after check-out and drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enter the park through the Ishasha sector which is notably recognized for its resident Tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction and one among the highlights on all safaris taken within Queen Elizabeth National Park. In addition to the fascinating population of the Tree Climbing Lions within the Ishasha visitor will also come across huge buffalo herds, numerous antelopes that keep crossing your path. Thereafter check into your lodge for dinner and an evening of relaxation.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (High end) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Midrange)
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 4 : BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK-Gorilla Tracking
After an early breakfast, head to the Headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an orientation plus meeting the guides as well as separation into the groups basing on which gorilla group you are to be tracking. From there you will set off for your thrill experience of the Gorillas in the Mist. Hiking within this mysterious and wonderful forest offers quite a lot to see as you make your way to see the Mountain Gorillas.
The wildlife including additional primates, butterflies, mammals and birds, will certainly be very beautiful and really enhance this extremely special experience.
The tracking / trekking can entail some thorough climbing as well as hiking although when you come face to face with the tranquil yet potent Mountain Gorillas, watching them only a few meters away from you observing the group, the baby with the mothers, the gorillas partaking their everyday routine just right in front of you is all very overwhelming. You can never find any mountain gorillas living in the zoo, save for just in this not large area of Africa where a number of the remnant mountain gorillas can be seen. Luckily because of too many efforts, this population is thriving and well surviving within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and visitors get the opportunity of observing them at close proximity.
Time permitting; thereafter visit the famous Batwa community for a community and cultural experience. You will learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Batwa, from brewing of the local beer to medicines made from this very forest.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (High end) or Buhoma Community Rest camp (Midrange)
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK-LAKE BUNYONYI
You may decide to first take a guided nature walk within the verdant Bwindi forest, however this will highly depend on if you are to use the village trail or any of the 5 trails. In the afternoon after your lunch break, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
Dinner and overnight at Arcadia lodges, Bunyonyi (Luxury) or Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Budget end) Meal Plan (Dinner)
Day 6: LAKE BUNYONYI
Because of the tiring experience in Bwindi, the majority of the clients will take pleasure in some time to relax on the shores of this beautiful lake. There are various activities for the guest to enjoy here such as swimming, bird watching, sunbathing including a boat trip around the islands as well cycling.
Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Lodges, Bunyonyi (High-end) or Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Budget end)
Meal Plan (Full Board)
Day 7: LAKE BUNYONYI-KAMPALA
After breakfast, early morning drive back to Kampala with lunch en-route. Later proceed to Kampala or Entebbe to a place or hotel of your choice where your guide shall drop you or be transferred to Entebbe International Airport to catch up with your outbound flight back home or to your next destination.
Meal plan (Breakfast and Lunch)