5 Days Gorilla Tracking and Queen Elizabeth.
Tour Overview
You will see two of Uganda’s most magnificent national parks on your amazing journey: the untouchable Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth national parks.
Take pleasure in gorilla trekking, game drives, and a breathtaking sunset boat ride along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Bwindi National Park – Kampala.
Day2: tracking of the gorillas.
Day 3: From Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi.
Day 4: Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 5: From Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala.
Highlights of activities
Tracking of mountain gorillas
Go to the Pygmies Community
See the lions that climb trees in the Ishasha area
Game drives
Boat cruises to Kazinga.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Bwindi National Park – Kampala.
Since your location is far away, it is important to manage your time well. Our company representative will pick you up from your hotel early.
Travel out of Kampala to the inaccessible Bwindi National Park. After some stretch refreshments, we can make a visit at Equator, where you can view the traditional crafts and drums being manufactured.
Get in your car and go to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is well-known for its astonishing array of flora and fauna as well as its rare Mountain Gorillas. Primate life in this forest is also pretty remarkable.
Known for being a bird watcher’s paradise, this woodland is home to 348 different kinds of birds. You will stop for lunch, and after that proceed directly to the meal’s destination.
Options for lodging:
Budget: Rushaga Haven Lodges, Trekkers Tervan Cottages, Broadbill Camp
Buhoma Haven Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, and Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range)
Luxurious options include Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, and Bwindi Lodge.
Day2: tracking of the gorillas
Following breakfast, you will be transported to the gorilla tracking information office for a pre-gorilla tracking briefing at 8am. Bring a packed lunch and water, since many hours will be spent searching for these giants. The rangers will brief you before taking you into the jungle to track these gentle giants known as the mountain gorillas.
Take in the excitement of watching gorillas interact with one another. You are given an hour to witness the interactions of these near relatives of humans.
If time permits, you can then embark on a group stroll to learn more about the local culture. Dinner and the night before.
Day 3: From Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi.
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is endowed with a great deal of beauty, including lakes, forests, savannah grasslands, and wetlands, after enjoying a delectable breakfast treat early in the morning.
We’ll enter through the Ishasha area, which is well-known for having rare tree-climbing lions. If we’re lucky, we might be able to witness these endangered animals.
After that, we’ll go to the northern portion of the park, where we’ll spend the night. Enjoy dinner.
Accommodations available:
Engazi Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury)
Marafiki Safari Lodge: a moderate option
Bush Lodge. Budget lodge
Day 4: Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park.
As you warm up to explore more of Queen Elizabeth National Park, get a cup of coffee. Will embark on a game drive around the Kasenyi tracks in search of wildlife, including waterbucks, lions, cape buffalos, elephants, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangooses, kobs and, if you’re lucky, leopards.
This park is home to over 606 different bird species, with the Kazinga channel being one of the most notable locations.
Come back for lunch, unwind, and get ready for an afternoon filled with more thrilling activities. You will take part in a spectacular two-hour boat tour on the Kazinga Channel following lunch.
You have a fantastic opportunity to observe the wildlife and birds up close on this launch voyage. Dinner and spending the night in the same place.
Day 5: From Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala.
While observing the dawn rise in the wilderness. When you wake up and eat breakfast, you should also check out of the hotel and head for Kampala, where your five-day safari will come to a close. Any way, you should have lunch.
Tour Includes & Excludes
TOUR INCLUDES
- Transportation
- A professional tour guide
- Entry and trekking fees plus permits
- All activities unless labeled optional
- Drinking water
- Accommodation and meals
- Airport transfers
TOUR EXCLUDES
- Visa
- International flights
- Gratuity (tip)
- Laundry services
- Beverages
- Souvenirs