Tour

Transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay including breakfast.

Accommodation: No. 5 Boutique Hotel or similar, Entebbe – 1 night

Transfer to Entebbe Airport for the scheduled flight to Kihihi Airstrip, near Bwindi/Queen Elizabeth National Parks, and transfer to the lodge for a two-night stay on a full board basis (includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and all local brands (spirits, wine and beer). Bwindi National Park, located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda. The area is one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa, where lowland and mountain habitats meet, contains a dense ground cover of herbs, vines, and shrubs. Home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees, Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems in East Africa. The park contains almost one half of the world’s population of the endangered Mountain Gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site. Bwindi is also home to several endangered bird species with very limited ranges and acts as an important catchment area for many rivers, supplying water for agriculture in the surrounding region.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or similar, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – 2 nights

Come face-to-face with mountain gorillas! Accompany experienced guides and trackers for an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes. Please note that gorilla tracking is strenuous with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in hot African conditions. The thrill of the hour spent quietly observing these gentle giants once you find them is so worth the trek to get there! Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, viewing success rates are over 95%.

Depart for an optional second gorilla tracking experience today or enjoy other activities available in the area. This afternoon, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a possible community visit on route and transfer to the lodge for a two night stay on a full board basis (includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and all local brands (spirits, wine and beer).

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp or similar, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park – 2 nights

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the Ishasha area, looking for the huge herds of buffalo, elephant, Uganda kob and of course the famous tree-climbing lion typically found in the area. Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife and history.

Morning game driving in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive to the Northern area of the park and take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Transfer to the lodge for 2 night stay on a full board basis (includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and all local brands (spirits, wine and beer).

Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park with the option for chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge (must be prebooked).

Accommodation: Elephant Plains or similar, Queen Elizabeth NP – 2 nights