
Starting from $ 2100 per person
Tour Highlights
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP, or Queens) is Uganda's most visited national park and is often paired with Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and/or Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest. The park is famous for its big cats, including tree-climbing lions and leopards. Game drives in will reveal the parks range of big game including elephants, buffalos, antelopes and warthogs.
Boat safaris take you across the Kazinga Channel that links Lakes Edward and George. Here you'll find buffalo and elephant coming down to the shore, pelicans rafting together in the sunshine, and plenty of hippos.
There are over 600 species of recorded birds in Queens, and you can even pair a game drive or boat safari with chimp trekking in the mystical forests of Kyambura Gorge
Day 1: Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast our company guide will pick you from your hotel then take a drive to Queen Elizabeth National park via the Masaka-Mbarara high way. Stop at the equator then drive to Mbarara for lunch and there on proceed to the park with a lot of fascinating views of the rolling hills, crater lakes and great vegetation. Later on in the day you will head for an evening drive where you will see various wildlifes.
Accommodation Options:
- Bush Lodge(budget)
- Marafiki Safari Lodge(mid-range)
- Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury)
Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Boat Ride On The Kazinga Channel
Exploration for the Kasenyi plains will take place on this day so wake early to get a cup of coffee, there after catch the car and drive to the Kasenyi plain for wildlife viewing. You will be able get a view of animals like Uganda kobs, elephants, buffalos, Lions, waterbucks and hyenas. You will also see the stunning crater lakes while doing this activity. The drive may take approximately four good hours in the wildness. Drive back for lunch and then in the afternoon get a boat ride along the famous Kazinga channel to view the water animals like Hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, waterbucks, elephants, mountain lizards, birds like the African fish eagles, pied kingfisher,
and cormorants are commonly seen along the channel. Back to the lodge for dinner and overnight meal plan F/B.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive And Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
It’s time for the main event! Have an early morning breakfast and then drive to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth national park which is the Ishasha sector; so famous for its tree climbing lions. Proceed to Bwindi impenetrable forest known for harboring the cousins to human the rare mountain gorillas, plus a good number of bird species, mammals and other primates. Arrive back in the evening, take dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs, or Buhoma Lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest National Park
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare and exhilarating wildlife encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes.
Please note that gorilla trekking can be strenuous, with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in often hot conditions. We do recommend hiring a local porter to assist you on your trek. Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, viewing success rates are over 95%.
Once you have located your gorilla family, spend an hour quietly observing them. The time passes so quickly. Be sure to enjoy this experience fully and not just through your camera lens.
Head back to Buhoma Lodge for a complimentary massage after your trek, or explore the surrounding Bwindi community.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 5: Transfer To Kampala
After breakfast transfer to Kampala with lunch box. Stop at the equator to take a few pictures, optional visit to the curio shops. Arrive back in Kampala late evening then to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Itinerary includes;
- Meet, Greet and Assist services.
- Meal as per the itinerary
- Transport in a comfortable tour van
- Full board accommodation while on Safari
- Drinking water while on safari
Excluded:
- international flights
- Tips & Gratuities
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes
- park fees,gorilla permits
Remark:
- additional accommodation will be provided upon request
- Rates & availability are subject to change without prior notice
- The rates given is valid on the specified date duration and subject to room availability
- A deposit or full payment is required to confirm the booking