6 Days Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our driver guide who then will transfer you up to your hotel depending on your arrival time. You will have overnight stay at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have breakfast early in the morning and after, set off at 6:00am to western Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park about 5-6 hours’ drive. Along the way, take a quick drive to Lake Mburo National Park where you will spot out several of zebras, Uganda Kobs, Crested Cranes a mention but a few. Later, connect to Agip Hotel for lunch-Mbarara Town then continue with your drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park as you catch great views of the Crater Lakes. Upon arrival, you will check in at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Kyambura Game Lodge (Midrange) or Bush Lodge (Basic)

Day 3: Game viewing and Boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Get up early in the morning and have breakfast at your lodge of choice. Later, set off for the early morning game drive via Kasenyi track the best trail at Queen Elizabeth National Park that rewards travel endeavors with excellent views of African elephants, lions, warthogs, buffaloes, antelopes, leopards if you are lucky, savanna grassland birds a mention but a few. After, return to the lodge for lunch and have some rest. Later, embark on afternoon boat cruise via Kazinga channel where you will have a chance to spot out most of the hippos, crocodiles, water bird species and many others. After this exciting water sport, return to lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Kyambura Game Lodge (Midrange) or Bush Lodge (budget)

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
After breakfast, check out from your respective lodge and then you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park-a home to over 400 mountain gorillas. Take a game drive as you get out of the park to head to Bwindi National Park. As you get out, don’t miss to catch a glimpse at the rare tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector. En-route, make a stopover at Savanna resort hotel for lunch. After, proceed to Bwindi and upon arrival, check in at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort/  Bakiga Lodge/ Ruhija Gorilla Lodge

Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Start your day with a cup of tea or coffee at your respective lodge and after, join other visitors at the park headquarters for morning briefing on dos and don’ts for gorilla trekking. After the briefing, set off to the jungles to look out for these most fascinating creatures in the wild and this may last you about 2 to 8 hours depending on your physical fitness, location of these creatures in the course of the day and nature of habitat. Once you get a habituated group that is assigned to you, you have an hour of magical encounters, take as many pictures as you can, explore more about their general behavior and body gestures. The fact that this is a strenuous adventure and energy demanding, make sure that you come with energy giving snacks and bottled water. Later, check out from your respective lodge ready to set off to scenic Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and chilling while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding areas especially its stunning islands that make up a total of about 29 islands.

Day 6: Drive to Entebbe International Airport or Kigali and do city tour
Begin your day with a tasty cup of tea or coffee and after, check out from your lodge ready to embark on return journey to Entebbe/  Kigali capital city for a quick city tour. While on city tour, pay a visit to Kigali/Gisozi genocide memorial site, markets and other sites. After, connect to the airport for your flight back home if it is scheduled the same day.
End of safari

Price $2650 per person