This 5 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. Later to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a great game viewing experience in the Ishasha sector and enjoy game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Oct 16, 2024) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2 (Oct 17, 2024) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 (Oct 18, 2024) - Lake Bunyonyi to Ishasha sector (Game drive)
Day 4 (Oct 19, 2024) - Game drive in Ishasha sector and Boat cruise in Kazinga Channel
Day 5 (Oct 20, 2024) - Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game drive) 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 Oct 16, 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.
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Option E1: $1,898 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $1,958 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $2,017 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser
, $2,137 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Gorilla Closeup Lodge - Budget Crafted Room, Bwindi (Nkuringo)
from Oct 16, 2024 to Oct 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope - Round house, Lake Bunyonyi
from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 18, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Enjojo Lodge, Ishasha - Self Contained Safari Tent, Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha)
from Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Bush Lodge, North - Self Contained Tents, Queen Elizabeth (North)
from Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $2,064 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $2,124 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $2,183 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser
, $2,303 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Agandi Lodge - Tree Nest, Bwindi (Ruhija)
from Oct 16, 2024 to Oct 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort - Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi
from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 18, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Enjojo Lodge, Ishasha - Self Contained Safari Tent, Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha)
from Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, North, Queen Elizabeth (North)
from Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $2,123 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $2,183 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $2,242 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser
, $2,362 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga)
from Oct 16, 2024 to Oct 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi
from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 18, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Enjojo Lodge, Ishasha - Thatched Cottage, Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha)
from Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Bush Lodge, North - Self Contained Tents, Queen Elizabeth (North)
from Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $4,377 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $4,437 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $4,496 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser
, $4,616 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi (Nkuringo)
from Oct 16, 2024 to Oct 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi
from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 18, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha)
from Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 19, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, North - Deluxe Banda, Queen Elizabeth (North)
from Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 20, 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 your Hotel in 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 Ishasha sector (Game drive)
After your breakfast you will set off for Ishasha Sector. You will reach in the afternoon check in to your Lodge have lunch and some rest for sun to go down.
Post Lunch you will be taken for an evening game drive in Ishasha sector. After the drive you will return back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Game Drives in Ishasha and Boat Ride in Kazinga Channel
After your breakfast you will be taken to Ishasha, famous for the tree climbing lions lounging in the tree branches while keeping a close eye on herds of Uganda kob, their favorite prey, you could have a chance to spot some tree climbing lions and after you proceed to your lodge.
In the afternoon you will take a Boat Cruise along the amazing Kazinga channel to see, at close range, the water animals to include Hippos, Buffalos, Crocodiles and elephants bathing on the channel banks. There is also a variety of bird species on the water banks especially the famous Shoebill, pelican and Jacana
Day 5 - Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala
The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin by 6:30AM. Heading out for a short game drive after breakfast, you will continue driving towards Entebbe/ Kampala. In the course of the drive, you will be passing through Lake Mburo National Park which offers great opportunity to sight zebras, Impalas and Uganda Kobs. The last stop will be Kampala (or Entebbe) and this is where you bid your farewell.
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Bwindi (Ruhija) or Bwindi (Rushaga) or Bwindi (Buhoma) or Bwindi (Nkuringo)
Day 2 - Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 - Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha)
Day 4 - Queen Elizabeth (North)
Maps
Meals
Day 1 (Oct 16, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Oct 17, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Oct 18, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Oct 19, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 (Oct 20, 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 Ishasha sector takes about 3 to 4.5 hours (160 km)
Day 4 - Ishasha sector to Kazinga channel takes about 1.5 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 5 - 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
Meals as per itinerary.
Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
A professional driver/guide.
All Taxes and VAT.
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
International flights.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Government imposed an increase of Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
This 5 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. Later to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a great game viewing experience in the Ishasha sector and enjoy game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.
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