Begin your journey in Entebbe, then head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimpanzee trekking and game drives, including a visit to the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. End your adventure with a magical gorilla trek in Bwindi. Stay in luxurious accommodations like Mweya Safari Lodge and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, offering comfort amidst nature.
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe | No.5 Boutique Hotel
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park | Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park | Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 4: Qu Bwindi Impenetrable Forest | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day 6: Departure | Fly from Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe International
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, after clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by our driver guide and transferred to No.5 Boutique Hotel. Nestled in tranquil surroundings, No.5 offers luxurious rooms opening to serene gardens and a pool, with spa treatments and a gym.
Entebbe, located on Lake Victoria’s peninsula, offers charming streets, botanical gardens, and nearby attractions like Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, making it a delightful base for exploration.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at No.5 Boutique Hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for a flight to Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival at Kasese Airstrip, transfer to your lodge for lunch and rest. In the evening enjoy a guided game drive along the Kasenyi Plains. Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular, offers boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, home to the world’s largest hippo population and abundant wildlife. Visitors can also explore Kyambura Gorge, known for its chimpanzees, and spot lions and flamingos at crater lakes.
Meals at the lodge
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, transfer to Kyambura Gorge for a morning chimpanzee trek. Though sightings are not guaranteed, Kyambura Gorge, known as the Valley of the Apes, offers stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and bird species. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon boat ride on the Kazinga Channel aboard the Wild Frontiers Kingfisher Boat. Passengers may spot elephants, buffalo, antelope, hippos, crocodiles, and migratory birds along the shores. The cruise also offers views of the Mweya Peninsula and local fishing villages.
Meals at the lodge
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, transfer to Ishasha in Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park for a guided mid-morning game drive, known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy lunch at Ishasha Jungle Lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi, Africa’s oldest rainforest, is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Aside from gorilla trekking, the park features waterfalls, over 340 bird species, butterflies, and stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Dinner at the camp.
Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
After an early breakfast, drive to the headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. Begin your gorilla trek, which can take 2-7 hours depending on the gorillas’ movements. Spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas before returning to the lodge for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hike through dense jungle to track the gorillas, sitting among them in their natural habitat. Marvel at the majestic Silverback and reflect on the fact that only about 650 mountain gorillas remain.
Meals at the camp
Overnight at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Breakfast at the camp.
Visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience.
Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for a flight to Entebbe.
Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
• Meet and greet services on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
• Ground transfers by 4 WD Safari Land Cruiser on safari in Bwindi.
• Return Flight fare Entebbe -Bwindi- Queen Elizabeth -Entebbe
• Community visit/Batwa Village Visit.
• One Gorilla permit for trekking per person
• Park entrance fees.
• Game drives in Ishasha for tree-climbing lions.
• Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge
• Boat safari along Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth
• Ranger fees.
• Services of an English-speaking guide- per vehicle
• 1 Night Accommodation at No.5 Boutique Hotel on Half board basis.
• 2 Nights Accommodation at Mweya Safari Lodge on Full board basis.
• 2 Nights Accommodation at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp on Full board basis.
• Flying Doctors temporary membership cover for emergency evacuation only.
• All government taxes and levies.
• International airfare and related taxes.
• Uganda – To be applied and paid for online https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
• Meals not specified in the inclusions above.
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telecommunication bills, etc.
• Drinks.
• Travel, baggage, and medical insurance which is highly recommended.
• Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp staff, driver guides, etc.
• Any deviation from the main programme.
• Any other item(s) not specifically mentioned under inclusions above
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