Gorillas and Game Safari
5 days—visit Bwindi impenetrable & Queen Elizabeth National parks for Gorillas, game drives and boat safari cruises
$2688-3873 USD
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Safari summary
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes. Our Gorillas and Game Safari offers an exhilarating mix of adventure and relaxation. Get ready for an incredible adventure filled with amazing wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences!
Your adventure begins at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an awe-inspiring trek to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Next, venture into the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and a serene boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and over 700 species of birds.
With your journey starting and ending in Entebbe, this safari promises a memorable wildlife experience from start to finish.
Join us for an adventure of a lifetime!
Highlights
Discover the beauty of Uganda
Tour begins and ends in Entebbe
Visit Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda
Activities include gorilla, Game drives & boat cruises
Travel in comfortable open-sided 4×4 vehicles with pop-up roofs
Airport and hotel transfers included
Additional accommodation available before and after the tour for an extra cost
Things to Note
Accommodation is included
Small group safari: Max 8 people
Flexible departure dates
Customizable itinerary
Solo travelers are welcome
Age limit: 15 years and above
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Journey to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Upon arrival, we’ll pick you up from the airport or hotel, with optional accommodation available at extra cost. Your adventure begins after breakfast with a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. En route, stop at the Equator for photos and experiments, then enjoy lunch in Mbarara town. The journey continues through banana plantations, farms, and the rolling hills of Kigezi, arriving at Bwindi in the evening to start your unforgettable experience.
Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Your day begins with an early breakfast before heading to the Rushaga sector Park Headquarters for registration and a briefing. Once ready, you’ll embark on a guided trek into the heart of Bwindi National Park to track the elusive mountain gorillas. The trek’s duration varies, ranging from half an hour to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ movements. This unforgettable experience allows you to connect with these magnificent, endangered creatures in their natural habitat.
Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Journey to Queen Elizabeth N.P
Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the scenic Ishasha sector, where you may spot tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages. In the afternoon, relax before embarking on an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Watch for buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and possibly lions or leopards as the sun sets over the savannah.
Elephant Hab lodge or Pumba safari lodge
Morning Game Drive and Boat cruise
Queen Elizabeth
Begin your day with another game drive in the Kasenyi plains. After lunch at the lodge, you’ll take an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This cruise provides sightings of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds.
Elephant Hab lodge or Pumba safari lodge
Return to Entebbe town or Airport
After breakfast, we’ll drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure. You can also arrange for additional accommodation if needed. option: Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost. We will drop you off at the airport or your hotel.
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