From Entebbe or Kampala: 5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour

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Country: Uganda


Description

Experience an authentic Ugandan adventure with a multi-day trip to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth national parks. Go gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, then spot tree-climbing lions and other felines.
Day 1: Leave Entebbe and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Depart in the morning after breakfast and drive south-westwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is best known for its Mountain Gorillas, primate presence and spectacular bird population. En route, you will have a short stop at the Equator for an educational talk as well as a photographic opportunity. The journey then continues to Mbarara where there will be a stopover stop for lunch. After lunch, drive on wards; a drive that will take you through Uganda’s rolling green hills through the highlands, also known as the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’ before making the final journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the mountain gorilla. Check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: B L D
Lodge: Bakiga Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Following the morning breakfast, depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins.
Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating.
Meal plan: B L D
Lodge: Bakiga Lodge

Day 3: Bwindi National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today you will leave Bwindi National Park for Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular!
You will arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: B L D
Lodge: Marafiki safari Lodge/ Bush Lodge

Day 4: Chimps Trek in Kalinzu Forest & boat safari on the Kazinga channel

After early breakfast, depart to Kalinzu Forest for the chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for lunch and then go on the afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: B L D
Lodge: Marafiki Safari Lodge/ Bush Lodge

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park- Entebbe

Very early in the morning before dawn, you will wake up to have a cup of coffee or a glass of water/ juice then proceed for an early morning game drive. This game drive will take you through the Kasenyi track and the queens’ mile in the park and will reward you with animals like Lions, elephants, hyenas, Giant forest hogs, Bushbucks, Warthogs, Hyenas, civets, aardvarks, Leopards, and many more. After the game drive, you will drive back to your accommodation for late breakfast and then, later on, drive to Entebbe to reach in the evening.
Meal plan: B L

Highlights

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National park
  • Chimps tracking in Kalinzu Forest
  • Spot the Big 5 & Big Cats in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Search for Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector
  • Boat cruise on Kazinga channel

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity requires some level of fitness and participants must be used to walking
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.