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5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This combined primate and wildlife safari package offers a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi and lion tracking along the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a tropical rainforest park with over 459 mountain gorillas. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second largest park, boasts diverse fauna including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and over 625 bird species.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Masaka
- Day 2: Lion tracking in Kasenyi Plains & boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi and en-route Ishasha game drive
- Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi & afternoon community visit
- Day 5: Departure in the morning
Detailed Itinerary
Leave Kampala after breakfast and travel through Masaka-Mbarara-Bushenyi. Stop at the Equator crossing for photography and optional water experiment. Continue to Igongo or a hotel in Mbarara city for lunch, then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Simba Tented Camp
- Midrange: Elephant Plains Lodge/Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
After breakfast, experience lion trekking in Kasenyi Plains. Learn about lions and other wildlife such as elephants and buffaloes. Return for lunch, then take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to observe aquatic species like hippos, Nile crocodiles, and various birds.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Simba Tented Camp
- Midrange: Elephant Plains Lodge/Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
After a hearty breakfast, check out and drive south to Bwindi NP, with a game drive through Ishasha sector to see tree-climbing lions and other mammals. Arrive in Bwindi NP and enjoy the evening at your lodge.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Midrange: Engagi Lodge
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Buhoma for gorilla trekking. After a briefing and allocation of gorilla families, trek through the forest for 2-6 hours to find and interact with a gorilla family. Return to the lodge for relaxation, then visit the Batwa community to learn about their culture and enjoy traditional dances.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Midrange: Engagi Lodge
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Enjoy a morning cup of tea or coffee, check out of the lodge, and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe city.
End of safari
Inclusions
- Park entry fees
- All relevant government taxes
- A professional driver/guide in Uganda
- All activities except when indicated optional
- Accommodation fees (4 nights) and meals
- Valid gorilla permits
- Lion trekking experience
Exclusions
- Tips
- Laundry
- Travel Insurance
- Visa fees
- International airfares
- Extra accommodation fees
- Shopping and other personal expenses