Short Itinerary

Day 1 (June 20, 2025) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Stay at Gorilla Valley Lodge, Bwindi (Rushaga)
Day 2 (June 21, 2025) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi. Stay at Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 (June 22, 2025) - Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel). Stay at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, North, Queen Elizabeth (North)
Day 4 (June 23, 2025) - Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game Drives) to Kampala. Stay at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, North, Queen Elizabeth (North)

Gorilla Valley Lodge - Ensuite, Bwindi (Rushaga)

Checkin on June 20, 2025. Checkout on June 21, 2025

Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi

Checkin on June 21, 2025. Checkout on June 22, 2025

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, North, Queen Elizabeth (North)

Checkin on June 22, 2025. Checkout on June 23, 2025

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up around 7:00 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) by our Guide who will brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in a comfortable and secure touring vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South-West which will take around 9 hours of drive. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara.

You will be reaching in the evening at the accommodation in Bwindi.

Day 2 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi

You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will will stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and later transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.

The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free.

Note: Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you can pay the extra amount for the activity (Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching and Cray Fishing...) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or on the next day before departing to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel)

Wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast around 6:30 am and set off for Queen Elizabeth through volcanic formation of the western Rift Valley towards Queen Elizabeth N.P. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains where you will reach in the afternoon check in to your Lodge have lunch and some rest for sun to go down.

In the afternoon go the unique Boat cruise that takes 2 hours on the Kazinga channel and onto L.Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking water. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colorful and abundant.

Day 4 - Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game Drives) to Kampala

The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin by 6:30 AM. Have a quick breakfast and head for a short game drive, and then continue driving towards Kampala (or Entebbe). On the way you will have Lunch before reaching Kampala (or Entebbe).

Maps

Meals

Day 1 (June 20, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (June 21, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (June 22, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (June 23, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (June 20, 2025) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 8.5 to 10 hours (473 to 510 km)
Day 2 (June 21, 2025) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 1.5 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 3 (June 22, 2025) - Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (North) takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (248 km)
Day 4 (June 23, 2025) - Queen Elizabeth National Park (North) to Kampala takes about 6.5 to 7 hours (389 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

• Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).

• Activities mentioned in the itinerary.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• Meals as per itinerary.

Exclusions

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Government imposed an increase of Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits and or Park Fees.

• International flights.

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