Destination: Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Type: Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking | Birding | Boat Cruise | Wildlife Safaris
Overview
This 5-day Uganda safari combines the thrill of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and classic game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect magical encounters with primates, breathtaking landscapes, and close-up wildlife experiences, including the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
You will journey through Uganda’s most iconic national parks, each offering unique attractions from the lush rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi to the savannah plains and crater lakes of Queen Elizabeth. This safari is perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers.
Included
- Return airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off)
- Private transport in a 4×4 Extended Land Cruiser (pop-up roof, A/C)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Mid-range accommodation for 4 nights on Full Board (B/L/D)
- Park entrance & activity fees
- 1 Chimpanzee Trekking permit (Kibale Forest NP)
- 1 Gorilla Trekking permit (Bwindi NP – Buhoma Sector)
- Bigodi Swamp & community walk
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Batwa Community Encounter
- En-route meals, bottled water, fruits
- Visit to the Equator landmark
Excluded
- International & domestic flights
- Uganda entry visa
- Travel & medical insurance
- Alcoholic & soft drinks (sodas, special juices, wines)
- Tips, souvenirs & personal expenses
Tour Plan/Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Pick-up from Kampala/Entebbe after breakfast.
Drive to western Uganda through scenic countryside and tea plantations.
Arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, check-in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
- Luxury Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Spot elephants, lions, buffalos, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and possibly leopards. Return to lodge for lunch.
Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a highlight of Queen Elizabeth NP. See hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and rich birdlife.
Location: Queen Elizabeth NP
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha
Morning transfer to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking.
Observe chimps in their natural habitat as they forage, play, and call out.
After trekking, proceed through the Ishasha sector for a game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check-in, dinner, and overnight.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation:
- Luxury Buhoma Lodge
- Mid-range Bakiga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Encounter
Early breakfast and transfer to Bwindi park headquarters for briefing.
Embark on your gorilla trekking adventure (2–6 hours depending on gorilla location).
Spend 1 magical hour with a gorilla family, a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.
Afternoon: Visit the Batwa community for a cultural performance and storytelling.
Location: Bwindi National Park
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Return to Kampala/Entebbe – Equator Stop
Breakfast at the lodge.
Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe with an en-route stop at the Equator landmark for photos and souvenirs.
Drop-off at hotel or airport.
Location: Kampala/Entebbe
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari
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