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This Uganda safari takes you to 2 famous parks in the country. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you get to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Apart from gorillas the park has other wildlife to offer like monkeys, baboons and several forest bird species. Visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will expect to spot elephant, buffalo, lion, waterbuck, hippo, crocodile among many more.
PRICING & QUOTES
Itinerary In Brief
DAY 1
Arrival to the Pearl of Africa
Transfer from Entebbe Airport to Entebbe
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
HB - Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 2
Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mweya Safari Lodge
FB - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3
Game Drive - Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
Queen Elizabeth Morning Game Drive
Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
Mweya Safari Lodge
FB - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Ishasha game drive
Buhoma Lodge
FB - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 5
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Buhoma Lodge
FB - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 6
Bwindi - Entebbe International Airport
Transfer to Entebbe Airport from Entebbe

Day By Day Details

Day 1: Arrival to the Pearl of Africa
You will be picked at Entebbe International Airport by our safari guide and transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe at the shore of the great Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake.
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DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Transfer from Entebbe Airport to Entebbe



Day 2: Entebbe - Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will be picked up at Entebbe International Airport by your guide/driver excited to thrill you with the beauty of Africa. After a short briefing proceed with a thrilling drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

On Your Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is at the foot of the Rift Valley. From time to time even the peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains can be seen on the horizon. The landscape of northern Queen Elizabeth consists of several dozen craters. With more than 600 species of birds, Queen Elizabeth...
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DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park



Day 3: Game Drive - Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with a thrilling morning game drive and return to your accommodation for lunch. Afternoon proceed with a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.

On Your Queen Elizabeth Morning Game Drive
Start your day early with an early morning game drive. Please ask the hotel staff to pack for you breakfast so that you can find a nice spot en route. A popular route for the game drive is the Kasenyi sector, well-known for its lions that prey on Queen Elizabeth’s large population of Uganda Kob (a...

On Your Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
You will take a boat for a water safari on the Kazinga Channel at Mweya that connects the two lakes of Edward and George. This is likely to be a big highlight of your trip! The expert Uganda Wildlife Authority guides will identify many of the Channel’s 100 bird species and you’re likely to see A...
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DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Queen Elizabeth Morning Game Drive
  • Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel



Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today we drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and on the way take a short game drive through Ishasha famous for the tree climbing lions. After proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home of the Mountain Gorillas.

After a few hours in the car, you can take a relaxing afternoon walk in the village of Buhoma or Rushaga (your home in Bwindi and depending on the location of the Gorilla permits) and visit one of the many craft markets. Or you can visit the Batwa tribe who live in the middle of the forest. Your current accommodation is elevated and from there you can overlook the breathtakingly beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

On Your Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
On this day, transfer to Bwindi Forest. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is in the south-western part of Uganda next to the Virunga Region and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi National Park is well known for its endangered mountain Gorillas. Bwindi national park is a home to various animal...

On Your Ishasha game drive
Experience game drive through Ishasha, the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the vast plains of the Ishasha you will find a famous inhabitant, the tree-climbing lion. A sighting is not guaranteed, however, in the large low- hanging Fig Trees of Ishasha there are far better chances...
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DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Ishasha game drive



Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast at the lodge, drive to the park headquarters for briefing and then start the trek through the thick tropical forest to search for mountain gorillas.

On Your Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is done all year round; but with the peak/dry season being the best time to visit. The peak season falls in the dry months of December to February and between June and August. The wet season is in March to May and October to November; trac...
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DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest



Day 6: Bwindi - Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, we start our journey back towards Entebbe. Here we will stop for a picnic lunch and a fun photo opportunity at the Equator.

A dayroom can be organized for you to shower and change in Entebbe. After a farewell dinner, your Tours guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.

Please note that check-in for international flights should be done four hours prior to flight departure. The departures area of the airport has a small restaurant, several duty-free shops and a seating area.
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DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Transfer to Entebbe Airport from Entebbe

Itinerary Accommodations

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa Day 1

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa is a vision of charming Mediterranean architecture, pastel colour palettes and lush, green fairways overlooking the sparkling waters of Africa’s largest lake. With its terraced rose gardens, rustic bridges, arched pool terrace and shaded colonnades, this privileged enclave feels more like a Tuscan hillside village than a five-star golf resort and spa on the outskirts of Kampala.

With surroundings rich in natural beauty, your experience can be as active or as unhurried as you wish. Tee off on the premier PGA golf course in Uganda, a championship layout designed to challenge players of varying skill in a truly majestic setting. Savour a captivating golf course, harbour views and fine wines at the Marina Restaurant. Set out from the boat landing for a romantic sunset picnic cruise on Lake Victoria or pamper yourself with an Andean hot stone therapy or deep tissue back massage at the Maisha Mind Body & Spirit Spa. Choose from a range of engaging family and children’s activities, including, but certainly not limited to, mingling with the chimpanzees at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, tours of Kampala city or exploring the exotic flora of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens.


Mweya Safari Lodge Day 2 - 3

Mweya Safari Lodge offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Safari Lodge is surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains aptly described as the ‘Mountains of the Moon’.
To the east, lie the guardians of the birthplace of mankind, the Great Rift Valley hills, separated from the Mountains of the Moon by the meandering Kazinga Channel. Here the water flows endlessly into two giant lakes – Lake George and Lake Edward.

We believe beyond doubt that unique encounters always begin off the beaten track…


Buhoma Lodge Day 4 - 5

Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered Mountain Gorilla. Situated on the edge of the National Park, we’re just a short distance from the meeting point for gorilla tracking.

We are renowned for our warm welcome and attentive service, and are delighted to have been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. We are sure you will love our Africa-inspired lodge.

Buhoma Lodge is eco friendly and has been constructed using sustainable local materials where possible and uses solar power. Each chalet has a private verandah and enormous windows, giving spectacular views of the forest canopy. Awaken to chattering forest birds, and the occasional screech of a monkey. Mountain Gorillas have even been spotted in our garden!

Our open air lounge and bar area offer uninterrupted views, and whether the eerie mists of the forest envelope you, or your views are crisp and bright, Buhoma offers its own special magic.

After a hard day tracking gorillas, relax around our open fireside, or enjoy a few drinks at the bar. Our multi-course meals are freshly prepared from local produce, ensuring you take away warm homely memories of your time with us.


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Includes and Excludes

What Is Included
All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
Safari vehicle and fuel
English speaking tourist guide
1 gorilla permit per person
Game drives and walks
Entrance fees to the national parks
All boat tours
Taxes
Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
All transfers airport, Hotel pickup and drop-off
What is Excluded
Visa fees
Drinks / alcoholic drinks
Additional meals
Tips and Gratitude
Activities not part of the described programme
International travel insurance
PCR Test
Optional Activities
Optional Activities List Per Destination
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GETTING THERE...
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check Price)
We Can Easily Arrange your Airport Transfers and pick you up from the airport and proceed to Safari/tour
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged as well