Uganda’s best-known safari attraction is its magnificent gorillas, which can be tracked in two national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla. But this lush equatorial country has plenty else to offer wildlife enthusiasts. Uganda’s forests rank among the very best places to see chimps roam wild, while the savannahs provide refuge to more typical safari icons such as lion, elephant, giraffe and hippo. Add to this a checklist of 1,080 bird species, most famously the bizarre shoebill, and you’re looking at arguably Africa’s most biodiverse safari destination. True, you can’t see it all in 4 days, but a safari of this duration is more than sufficient to visit a couple of Uganda’s most compelling highlights.
4 Days · Uganda
4 DAYS GORILLAS AND QUEEN ELIZABETH TOUR
Your 4-day journey.
Day by day.
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Day 1 — Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Very early in the morning our company guide will pick you from your hotel and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable rain forest for gorilla tracking. The beautiful scenery referred to as the country side. Arrive early enough in Bwindi.
Tonight's Accommodation Options add
Dinner and overnight at Trekkers Tarvern ,Gorilla Mist camp,Buhoma community camp,Buhoma rest camp,Mucha riverside lodge,(budget)/Bakiga lodge/ Lake Mulehe Safrai Lodge,Ichumbi Gorilla lodge, Haven lodge Buhoma, Gorilla Bluff lodge, (Midrange)/Gorilla Leisure lodge,Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Mahogany Springs Buhoma lodge(Luxury)
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Day 2 — Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi and community visit
Get up early at 6:00 and report to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for briefing by the senior park ranger guide. You will then set out to track the gentle giants through thick vegetation as you hike up and down slippery slopes. Be vigilant to listen to their vocal communications and follow them until you finally come eye-eye with them. An hour with them is a guarantee as you observe and learn their habits while taking photos. It is an extraordinary feeling, sitting in the dense rain-forest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. In the afternoon you will go for a community visit where you will discover more about the local people.
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Day 3 — Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park and boat cruise or game drive
Early morning breakfast and then drive from bwindi to Queen NP through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in a quest for the rare tree climbing lions whilst not avoiding sights of antelopes like kobs, gazelles, and bush bucks among others. Arrive for lunch at Mweya lodge and in the afternoon, a boat will be ready to set off for a 2 hours boat cruise along the Kazinga channel connecting Lakes George and Edward which will reward you with close range views of crocodiles, hippos, buffalos, elephants, and a variety of birds like pelicans, African skimmer, African fish eagle, and the shoe bill if lucky.
Tonight's Accommodation Options add
Dinner and overnight at Song bird lodge,Kazinga wilderness lodge,Irungu safari lodge,Tembo camp mweya,(Budget)Enganzi lodge,Park view Safari Lodge,Acacia Wilderness lodge mweya,Elephant Hab lodge,Aardvark safari lodge,(midrange) Mweya Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge, Elephant plain (Luxury)
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Day 4 — Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking/ Game Drive and Transfer to Kampala/ Kigali
This morning, you may choose between chimpanzee tracking in Kalizu forest or a game drive following the Kasenyi trail in search for lions and other predators as well as a variety of game including topi's, kobs, warthogs, back to either Kigali in Rwanda or transfer to Kampala in Uganda arriving late in the evening to connect to Entebbe for your departure flight depending on schedule. or transfer to Kigali depending on schedule
Cost per traveller.
| Tier | Solo Traveller | 2+ Travellers (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2350 | $1900 |
| Midrange | $2650 | $2100 |
| Luxury | $3175 | $2550 |
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What's included.
check_circle Ground transportation cost 4x4 car and fuel
check_circle 3 nights on Full board accommodation
check_circle Mountain gorilla permits($800)
check_circle Park entrance fees($50)
check_circle Boat cruise($35)
check_circle Community visit($20)
check_circle Chimpanzee tracking fees($150)
check_circle Relevant government taxes
check_circle Full time English speaking guide services
check_circle Bottled drinking water while on the tour
Not included
Meals and accommodation in Kampala, Visas, Airfares, Tips and other personal expenses
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$1900 per person
2+ travellers, budget stay — see full pricing
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