5-Day Tour Through National Parks Of Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth & Kibale
Description
Get ready to explore Bwindi National park for gorilla tracking, enjoy a wildlife safari through Queen Elizabeth National Park and track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National park. Experience the best of the wild in Uganda.
Highlights
- Track gorillas at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on a game drive
- Go for chimp tracking to the beautiful Kibale Forest
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Day 1: Arrival at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park expand_more
Let the guide pick you from your hotel early at 6:30 am and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest.
Stop briefly at the Equator for photography and enjoy an en-route lunch in Mbarara.
Admire the beautiful scenery of Kabale, also referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa”, while you traverse the vast countryside.
Arrive in Ruhija in the evening and prepare for gorilla trekking the next morning.
Dinner and overnight stay at Gorilla Mist Camp/Ruhiija Lodge or Bakiga Lodge.
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Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park expand_more
Report to the Park Headquarters after an early breakfast with your packed lunch. Receive a briefing from the senior park ranger guide.
Set out to track the gentle giants through thick vegetation as you hike up and down slippery slopes. Be vigilant to listen to the vocal communications and follow them until you finally catch sight of a family of gorillas.
Observe and learn their habits while taking photos. This forest is a haven for primatologists and ornithologists.
Return to the lodge to freshen up.
Get a chance to go for a cultural walk to the Batwa community and the neighbouring local community in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at lodge.
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Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park expand_more
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha, the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park. Search for rare tree-climbing lions whilst looking for animals like antelopes, kobs, gazelles, and bushbucks.
Arrive for lunch at Mweya lodge and, in the afternoon, go for a 4 pm boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. Enjoy close-range views of Crocodiles, Hippos, Buffalos, Elephants, and various birds like pelicans, African skimmer, African fish eagle, etc.
Embark on an evening game drive to search for some wild animals sightings.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Kyambura Game Lodge or Enganzi Lodge.
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Day 4: Kibale Forest National Park expand_more
Go for a game drive to the Kasenyi Sector, where you will be rewarded with sights of animals like lion, bushbucks, possibly Leopard and many others.
Proceed to Kibale Forest National Park and enjoy an early lunch.
Stroll through the incredible Bigodi wetland sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight at Kyaninga lodge/Crater Safari Lodge/Primates Lodge or Chimpanzee Guest House.
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Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala expand_more
Gather at the park headquarters for briefing, and then go for chimpanzee tracking in the forest and encounter other primates.
Return from the trek to set off to Kampala and reach back by early evening.
What's Included
Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
English-speaking driver-guide
Fuel for the whole trip
Accommodation and meal plan
All park entrance fees
What's Excluded
Pre and post-tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50, which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry
Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expenses
What to bring
Binoculars
Sun Protection
Insect Repellant
Protective eyewear
Personal first-aid kit (headache pills, antihistamine cream etc.)
Photographic accessories (batteries and chargers, film, memory cards)
Lightweight reading and writing material
Know before you go
- If you have any special medicinal needs, it is vital to carry enough supplies of prescription medicine for the whole duration of your safari. It can be good to bring the prescription with you in case of emergencies.
It is recommendable to use a soft bag or backpack for your luggage to a safari in Africa as Safari vehicles and aircraft have limited space. A day pack is also advised for carrying personal items such as binoculars and cameras.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 1 | USD 2250 Per Person |
This is a private tour |