This 4 days adventure in Uganda takes you through the misty Bwindi National Park for the Gorilla Trekking activity and later to Lake Bunyonyi which is said to be one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. Finally you will travel to the Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Boat Cruise and Game Drives for an enthralling experience.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel)
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game Drives) to Kampala
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour,
starting on Sep 09, 2024, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges).
Option E1: $1,712 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,760 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,807 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $1,903 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Gorilla Closeup Lodge - Budget Crafted Room, Bwindi (Nkuringo) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope - Round house, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Bush Lodge, North - Self Contained Tents, Queen Elizabeth (North) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $1,878 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,926 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,973 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $2,069 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Agandi Lodge - Tree Nest, Bwindi (Ruhija) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort - Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, North, Queen Elizabeth (North) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $1,890 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,938 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,985 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $2,081 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Bush Lodge, North - Self Contained Tents, Queen Elizabeth (North) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $2,085 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,133 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $2,180 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $2,276 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Engagi Lodge - Bandas, Bwindi (Buhoma) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Birdnest Main Resort - Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kasenyi Safari Camp, North, Queen Elizabeth (North) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E5: $5,427 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $5,475 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $5,522 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $5,618 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bwindi Lodge - Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, North - Deluxe Banda, Queen Elizabeth (North) from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
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).
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Bwindi (Ruhija) or Bwindi (Rushaga) or Bwindi (Buhoma) or Bwindi (Nkuringo)
Day 2 - Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 - Queen Elizabeth (North)
Maps
Meals
Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 8.5 to 10 hours (473 to 510 km)
Day 2 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 1.5 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (North) takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (248 km)
Day 4 - Queen Elizabeth National Park (North) to Kampala takes about 6.5 to 7 hours (389 km)
Note 1 : 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.
Note 2 : Driving distance and drive time to and from Bwindi will vary depending upon the sector and location of the accommodation.
Inclusions
All Taxes and VAT.
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as per itinerary.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
A professional driver/guide.
Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Exclusions
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
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.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
This 4 days adventure in Uganda takes you through the misty Bwindi National Park for the Gorilla Trekking activity and later to Lake Bunyonyi which is said to be one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda. Finally you will travel to the Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Boat Cruise and Game Drives for an enthralling experience.
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