Entebbe , then Queen Elizabeth , then Bwindi
Where you go
Overview
Embark on a 5-Day Uganda Adventure: Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife.Discover the Wonders of Uganda on this immersive 5-day, 4-night safari.Begin with a trek into the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.Continue your adventure to Queen Elizabeth National park,where you\'ll witness diverse wildlife and enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel,teeming with hippos,crocodiles and vibrant birdlife.This expedition offers a perfect blend of primate tracking and classic African safari experiences.The 5 Days Uganda Wildlife safari is a perfect package which will take you for wildlife viewing and launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park and Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. The tour starts and ends in Uganda.
Included on this safari
Day by day
Route in motion
Entebbe
Day 01 / 05
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park via Kampala – Masaka road (7hrs drive) en route making a stopover at the equator for photography and Mbarara for lunch. Later transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park. It is roughly a 3 hours drive from Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth national park. Overnight stay at Mweya safari lodge / Katara Lodge/ Park View Lodge / Engazi Lodge
Overnight
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Day 02 / 05
In the morning enjoy a game drive to the northern sector of the park – Kasenyi plains in search for leopards and lions. As you drive along Kasenyi track expect to encounter big herds of elephants, buffalos, Uganda Kobs, warthogs, Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck and giant forest hogs among others. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch before undertaking a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel at 2:00 pm. The launch experience will bring you closer to big herds of elephants, hippos and a plethora of migrant and endemic birds among others. At 6:00 pm return to the lodge for your dinner and relaxation.
Overnight
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Day 03 / 05
After breakfast at 8:00 am transfer to Ishasha – the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park in search of tree climbing lions. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Mweya to Ishasha Gate. At 10:00 am lions begin climbing fig trees as they seek shelter in the tree branches from the scorching sunshine and relaxing after a night and morning feast on the antelopes. At 13:00 O’clock transfer to Savannah Hotel for a hot lunch and later proceed to Bwindi national park for an evening Batwa (Pygmies) community walk. Overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs.
Overnight
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Day 04 / 05
Wake up very early in the morning for your breakfast and then hike to the park headquarters, which is a few meters from your lodge for a briefing by the park ranger before commencing the gorilla trek at 8:30 am. Gorilla tracking is a strenuous exercise but ranked the most rewarding wildlife experience. The time is taken to encounter these apes ranges from an hour to several hours depending on their movement in the jungle. Overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs.
Overnight
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Day 05 / 05
After breakfast transfer back to the airport either Entebbe or Kigali. It is more than 8 hours drive to Entebbe from Bwindi; whereas it is a 4 to 5 hours drive to Kigali international airport. {loadposition myposition}
End of safari
Drop-off at your hotel in Bwindi
In pictures
Price and timing
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Your travelling party
Adults
Ages 18 and over
Children
We price each child by age
Pricing basis
2 adult rates
Under 3 free. Ages 3 to 11 pay 75%. Ages 12 to 17 pay 90%.
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Your travel window
Wildlife is present year-round. Season changes the landscape, demand and price more than it changes the adventure.
Best value: April to June brings greener parks, fewer vehicles and lower seasonal rates.
Entebbe , then Bwindi , then Queen Elizabeth , then Kibale , then Murchison Falls , then Kampala
5 days, Entebbe to Bwindi
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