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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Short Uganda Safari Holiday Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife

5-Day Short Uganda Safari Holiday Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Day 4 Lake Bunyonyi
End Entebbe (City) (Day 5)

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Start from Airport (before 10am) or be picked from a Hotel, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

The pick-up will be from either; the Hotel or from the Airport upon arrival. The assigned Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide will pick/receive you and we shall embark on a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – one of Uganda’s most frequented tourist destinations. The park features diverse ecosystems called home by a variety of wildlife species - ten primate species (including chimpanzees), more than 600 bird species, and classic big games. You will stop for lunch en route then proceed into the beautiful Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving late afternoon (evening) and do little but just check into the accommodation and relax. Note: If you reach with some time still available, we can proceed for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive.

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2 Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot), among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife, including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, among others, will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water's shore. After the boat trip, you can decide either to return to the lodge to rest or first proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3 Relaxed breakfast, drive to Ishasha sector and then connect to Bwindi NP

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP – famously known for tree-climbing lions frequently seen in the area. The chance of spotting these lions stands at about 60-70%, but sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, you will continue to the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience tomorrow. Optional (extra cost 100$): If interested, you can consider chimp tracking (Kyambura Gorge) before driving off to Ishasha. Please, take note that a permit for chimp tracking needs to be secured before the actual date.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Forest
Day 4 Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation

Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The time with these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Thereafter, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Lake Bunyonyi
Day 5 Depart Bunyonyi and return to Entebbe Airport to catch flight back home

Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route lunch and a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport to catch your flight back home (recommended for 18:00 onwards).

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

mtn-mobile airtel

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits (One per person non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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