6-Day Wildlife & Culture: Uganda Expedition From Entebbe
Highlights
Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala
Locations Covered
Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala
luxury, jungle, Wildlife
Group Tour
6 Days
Easy
English, French, Spanish
Description
Embark on an enthralling 6-day journey through Uganda's diverse landscapes and wildlife. Begin with a warm welcome in Entebbe before settling into your chosen accommodation. Then, experience thrilling game drives and sunset safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, followed by a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Next, journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas and engage in a cultural experience with the Batwa people. Wrap up your tour with a leisurely drive back to Kampala, stopping at the equator for souvenirs, before departing from Entebbe.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa
Arrive in Entebbe on a morning or evening flight to receive a warm welcome from your private 6 Days Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi impenetrable primate Wildlife Tour guide/driver.
Head to your overnight accommodation:
- Kampala Serena Hotel/Sheraton Hotel (luxury)
- Cassia Lodge/Hotel Africana (mid-range)
- Airport Guest House/Emmaus Guest House (Budget).
Have dinner at the accommodation.
Overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Dinner
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Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up to a relaxed breakfast at 7:30 am.
Embark on the journey at 8:30 am to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The journey takes about 8-9 hours.
Stop over at the Equator crossing for photography.
Another stop at Agip Motel for a sumptuous lunch and an opportunity to taste local fruit.
Drive to the park, stopping at Bunyaruguru to watch a beautiful sunset on a sunny evening and enjoy the breathtaking savannah scenery.
Arrive at the park in the evening for a sunset game drive.
Dinner and overnight stay at:
- Mweya Safari Lodge/Elephant plains lodge (High lodge)
- Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge (Moderate facility)
- Simba Safari Camp/Bush Lodge (Budget facility)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3: Early Morning Game drive & Afternoon Boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
An early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile provides good opportunities to encounter:
- Elephants
- Buffalo
- Waterbucks
- Warthogs
- Lions
- Uganda Kobs
- A variety of birds.
The Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Tour game drive will last up to about 4 hours.
Return to the lodge for refreshments and breakfast.
After lunch, embark on a boat ride along the famous Kazinga channel.
This is an opportunity to encounter:
- Hippopotamus
- Buffalo
- Elephants
- And many more.
The boat trip also takes visitors to see a variety of countless bird species.
Dinner and overnight stay at:
- Mweya Safari Lodge/Elephant Plains Lodge (High lodge)
- Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge (Moderate facility)
- Simba Safari Camp/Bush Lodge (Budget facility)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up to a relaxed morning and have breakfast at 8 am.
Check out of the lodge at 9 am.
Embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the famous mountain gorillas in the Pearl of Africa.
The drive will take approximately 3-4.5 hours, offering a great view of local culture, vegetation, and stunning mountain views.
Reach your lodge for the 2 nights' stay.
Check in and have lunch upon arrival.
After lunch, take some rest.
At 4 pm, head out for the Batwa experience. Here, you'll get to see the pygmies who were resettled from the Bwindi forests. They will showcase their culture, dances, and king, and you'll have the opportunity to dance with them.
After the Batwa experience, return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight stay at:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge/Buhoma Lodge (luxury)
- Silverback Safari Lodge/The Haven Lodge Buhoma (mid-range)
- Ride 4 a Woman/Buhoma Community Lodge (budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up at 8 am.
Have breakfast and prepare yourself for the 3-4 hour trek.
Experience the ultimate safari in the 'jungles of Africa' by spending the day with the gigantic, gentle mountain gorillas.
The adventure involves hiking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of gorillas, providing a unique experience.
Start with a briefing from the ranger guides.
You'll be divided into groups to track different gorilla families.
Hike through the forest in search of the gorillas with guidance from the ranger guide.
Once you locate the gorillas with your ranger guide, observe them for an hour.
After the observation, start the walk out of the forest.
Come back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at:
- Mahogany Springs Lodge/Buhoma Lodge (luxury)
- Silverback Lodge/The Haven Lodge Buhoma (mid-range)
- Ride 4 a Woman/Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6: Transfer to Kampala
Have a relaxed morning and enjoy breakfast.
Head to Kampala.
Continue the journey to Entebbe to conclude the Primate Wildlife Tour.
Make a lunch stopover along the way.
Stop at the equator to look around the curio shops for possible souvenirs to take home.
You will be dropped off at the airport for a night flight home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
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