5 Day Bwindi Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Uganda Wildlife Tour

Description

This 5 day Uganda Safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. Chimpanzee tracking will be at Kyambura Gorge of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You take game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of the tree climbing lions and other mammal species. From Queen Elizabeth National Park, you then transfer to Bwindi forest.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Mountain Gorilla trekking is such a lifetime experience lasting about 2-6 hours. The permit cost is for a single trek per person for persons above the age of 15 years. The trip is private and can start any time of the year for any number of persons.

Safari Summary:

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stop at the equator line
Day 2: Game drive and Launch cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.

Trip Facts

Private Tour: This 5 Day Safari will be arranged exclusively for you.
Trip Start/End: This tour starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala
Getting There: Book your own international flights – Fly to/from Entebbe International Airport
A transfer from and back to the airport can also be arranged
Additional accommodation in Entebbe/ Kampala before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Pricing (per Person)

The price indicated for our 5 Day Uganda Safari is a Safari Price per Person based on the indicated group size sharing room at the mentioned accommodation options in the detailed itinerary on a full board basis. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Package Type	2 Pax	3 Pax	4 Pax	5 Pax	6 Pax
Mid-range Package	$2,180	$2,100	$1,920	$1,925	$1,835
Luxury Package	$2,980	$2,830	$2,565	$2,555	$2,420

Request for a Customized Quote for a Solo Traveler and Bigger Group sizes
Children 1 – 3 years of age are free
Children of 3 – 11 years old are charged 50% of Adult rate
Children 12 year older are charge full adult rate

Price Inclusions

Park Entrance fees
4 Nights’ Accommodation on full board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Gorilla Permit priced at USD 800 per Person
Chimpanzee Trekking Permit in Kyambura priced at USD 50 per Person
Transportation in a Pop-roof 4×4 Safari Landcruiser (Luxury Package) and a Pop-roof 4×4 Safari Van (Midrange Package) both with unlimited mileage
Fuel
All Meals as stated in the daily meal plan
Service of an English-speaking guide/ driver
Drinking water on board
All Mentioned Activities
All Taxes

Price Exclusions

Visa fees
Accommodation in Kampala/ Entebbe
International Flights
Drinks/Beverages
Optional Activities

Itinerary

Day 1 : Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stop at the equator line

From a lodging facility in Kampala, your Uganda safari guide will pick you up for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey to south western part of Uganda starts with the first stop at the equator line about 84km from Kampala. Here you have a photography time at the world’s centre line and have a few experiments, after then you continue with the drive having lunch en route. You continue with the drive towards south western Uganda arriving in the evening just in time for check in, dinner and an overnight stay

Midrange Package: Buffalo Safari Lodge – View Lodge
Luxury Package: Mweya Safari Lodge – View Lodge

Day 2 : Game drive and Launch cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, drive towards Kasenyi and visit the crater lakes, Edwards and George which has been popularly marked as the mating ground for several antelopes, particularly for the Uganda kob. You may be lucky to also sight more wildlife that may include lions, buffaloes, elephants, and other animals. Head back to your lodge for lunch and then proceed on an afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga channel. Enjoy the rays of the setting sun on the launch cruise. Return back to your lodge for dinner and overnight

Midrange Package: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Luxury Package: Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 3 : Chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Following breakfast at your lodging facility you embark on the drive to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking. The Kyambura Gorge is also known as the valley of apes situated in the far eastern corner of the park. Approximately 1km across at its broadest point and about 100 meters deep, this is one of the scenic places a traveler can ever visit. During the trek, look out for the birds residing by the riverine swamps and forest such as herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, and much more. After the trek, you’ll have lunch then after transfer on a road drive through the ishasha sector popular for tree-climbing lions to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arriving in the evening after enjoying the backdrop of the kigezi highlands you reach in time for dinner at a booked lodging facility.

Midrange Package: Engagi Lodge – View Lodge
Luxury Package: Buhoma Lodge – View Lodge

Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest

Early breakfast, proceed with packed lunch and a bottle of water into the tropical rainforest for gorilla trekking activity. Receive prior briefing by the ranger officials by 8:00am then head straight into the forest. The trek is unpredictable and could last up to 6 or more hours. Watch these creatures as they feed, play and grumble to each other while you take their pictures.

Midrange Package: Engagi Lodge
Luxury Package: Buhoma Lodge

Day 5 : Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe

After a beautiful night in the foot hills of the gorilla land, you embark on the road drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for a departure flight. You will have lunch en route and can purchase any craft materials at several souvenir shops along the way if you wish to. Your Masai Mara Holidays Uganda safari guide ensures you get to your preferred end of 5 days Uganda safari destination safely.