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7 Days - Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo

Duration - 7 days

This itinerary includes Queen Elizabeth National Park (3N), celebrated for its diverse wildlife and ecosystems, for game drives, a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel, and game drives in Ishasha sector; Kalinzu Forest, where you'll enjoy chimp tracking; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (1N), world-renowned for unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in a dense rainforest setting, where you'll enjoy gorilla tracking; Lake Bunyonyi (1N), famous for its breathtaking scenery in a relaxing setting; and Lake Mburo National Park (1N), known for its rich population of zebras, impalas, and hippos, where you'll enjoy a boat ride, nature walk, and game drive, before transferring back to Kampala.


A young lion resting on the branches of huge fig tree staring down at the numerous Uganda Kobs that are grazing in the open Ishasha plains.
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Short Itinerary

Day 1 (November 04, 2025) - Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2 (November 05, 2025) - Game Drives and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
Day 3 (November 06, 2025) - Kalinzu Forest (Chimp Tracking) to Ishasha (Game drives)
Day 4 (November 07, 2025) - Ishasha sector (Game drives) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5 (November 08, 2025) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 6 (November 09, 2025) - Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo (Boat ride)
Day 7 (November 10, 2025) - Lake Mburo (Nature walk and Game drive) to Kampala

Notes

  • Clients can choose to do Batwa Cultural Visit on Day 4 in Bwindi at an additional cost of 80 USD PP.

    - No activities included in Bunyonyi. Clients can choose to do Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching, Cray Fishing or any other activity in Lake Bunyonyi by paying additionally at the accommodation.

Choose Date

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 November 04, 2025, in a group of two adults . 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 E1SV: Value Accomodations with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($2,728) $2,427 per person (11% discount)
  • Safari with Safari Van
Option E1ML: Value Accomodations with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,817) $2,507 per person (11% discount)
  • Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
Option E1SL: Value Accomodations with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,906) $2,588 per person (11% discount)
  • Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
Option E1EL: Value Accomodations with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,084) $2,750 per person (11% discount)
  • Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
Option E2SV: Classic Accomodations with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($3,055) $2,684 per person (12% discount)
  • Safari with Safari Van
Option E2ML: Classic Accomodations with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,144) $2,764 per person (12% discount)
  • Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
Option E2SL: Classic Accomodations with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,233) $2,845 per person (12% discount)
  • Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
Option E2EL: Classic Accomodations with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,411) $3,007 per person (12% discount)
  • Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
Option E3SV: Classic Accomodations with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($3,286) $2,868 per person (13% discount)
  • Safari with Safari Van
Option E3ML: Classic Accomodations with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,375) $2,948 per person (13% discount)
  • Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
Option E3SL: Classic Accomodations with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,464) $3,029 per person (13% discount)
  • Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
Option E3EL: Classic Accomodations with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,642) $3,191 per person (12% discount)
  • Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
Option E4SV: Signature Accomodations with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($6,915) $5,778 per person (16% discount)
  • Safari with Safari Van
Option E4ML: Signature Accomodations with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($7,004) $5,858 per person (16% discount)
  • Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
Option E4SL: Signature Accomodations with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($7,093) $5,939 per person (16% discount)
  • Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
Option E4EL: Signature Accomodations with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($7,271) $6,101 per person (16% discount)
  • Safari with Extended Land Cruiser

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 Queen Elizabeth 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 and travel westwards through Uganda’s beautiful green countryside to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey will take 6-7 hours with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in two hemispheres at the same time. Lunch will be done en-route to Queen Elizabeth, You will continue through the savanna grasslands with lots of banana plantations and several herds of local long horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country. You will get to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening.

Day 2 - Game Drives and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel

You will set off early about 6:30 am for a morning game drive, an awesome experience to spot the animals in natural habitats. Expect to see the famous Big Five; Elephant, Buffalos, Lions, Bush bucks, Kobs, Giant forest hog, Hyenas leopards, antelopes, and Waterbucks as well as birds. You will return for breakfast and relax till lunch.

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 3 - Kalinzu Forest (Chimp tracking) to Ishasha (Game drive)

After your breakfast early morning, head to the forest for chimp trekking around 6:30 am, and chimp tracking takes 3-4 hours. Once you spot the Chimpanzees you get to spend around 1 hour with them and then head back. From here you will be transferred to Ishahsa sector. Depending on the time of arrival, you can have an evening Game drive at the Ishaha sector.

Day 4 - Ishasha sector (Game drive) to Bwindi National Park

Early morning Game drive at Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions if you are lucky and then post Lunch transfer to Bwindi National park.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda; harbouring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rain-forests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants.

With a strenuous day ahead, you will check into your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Day 5 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi

After having breakfast around 8 am, you will set off to Lake Bunyonyi. 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 bilzar free. The journey takes 3-5 hours depending on which sector of Bwindi you are departing from. The landscape around the lake is made up of terraced hills protruding from the water’s edge. Bunyonyi means “place of little birds' ' as the name suggests, there is plenty of birdlife around the lake.

You will check in to the accommodation and have Lunch. Later in the evening reaching 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 of your choice.

Day 6 - Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park (Boat Ride and Nature Walk)

After an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am, you will depart to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3-4 hours , and you will have lunch at the lodge reserved for you, after which you will go for an afternoon Boat Ride on the lake rich with a variety of animals such as hippos and crocodiles and bird species. In the evening take a Nature walk before you retire for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 - Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala

After breakfast, you will have an early morning game drive through the park in search of animals like zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala and a variety of birds.

Post Lunch you will depart from Lake Mburo and head to Kampala (or Entebbe) for the drop off.

Maps

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Kampala
QE (North)
Bwindi
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Mburo
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Weather Information

Lake Bunyonyi

In November, Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda, typically experiences a rainy season, with weather characterized by increased rainfall and mild temperatures. Historical averages suggest that temperatures generally range from around 15°C (59°F) at night to about 25°C (77°F) during the day.

Rainfall during this month can be significant, with November often seeing several rainy days. Humidity levels tend to be high, contributing to the lush green landscape surrounding the lake. It's also common to have some sunny intervals amidst the rain, making it a beautiful time to visit, albeit with the possibility of showers.

Lake Mburo

In November, Lake Mburo, Uganda typically experiences warm weather with a mix of dry and wet conditions. Historical averages show daytime temperatures ranging from about 24°C to 30°C (75°F to 86°F). Nights can be cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 15°C to 18°C (59°F to 64°F).

November is part of the rainy season in Uganda, so visitors can expect increased rainfall, with average precipitation levels around 100-150 mm. The humidity is generally high, making the air feel warmer. Overall, it’s a time of vibrant greenery and active wildlife, as the rains bring life to the landscape.

Meals

Day 1 (November 04, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (November 05, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (November 06, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (November 07, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (November 08, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (November 09, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (November 10, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (November 04, 2025) - Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes about 6.5 to 7 hours (389 - 414 km)
Day 2 (November 05, 2025) - Queen Elizabeth National Park takes about 15 to 20 min (11.7 km)
Day 3 (November 06, 2025) - Kalinzu Forest to Ishasha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (109 km)
Day 4 (November 07, 2025) - Ishasha sector to Bwindi National Park takes about 4 hours to 6 hours (160 kms)
Day 5 (November 08, 2025) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 2 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 6 (November 09, 2025) - Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo takes about 4.5 to 6 hours (243 - 292 km)
Day 7 (November 10, 2025) - Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (244 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

  • Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.

  • Activities mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

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

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

  • Chimp tracking permit in Kalinzu.

  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

  • Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.

Exclusions

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

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

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

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

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • International flights.

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

7 Days - Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo

Duration - 7 days

This itinerary includes Queen Elizabeth National Park (3N), celebrated for its diverse wildlife and ecosystems, for game drives, a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel, and game drives in Ishasha sector; Kalinzu Forest, where you'll enjoy chimp tracking; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (1N), world-renowned for unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in a dense rainforest setting, where you'll enjoy gorilla tracking; Lake Bunyonyi (1N), famous for its breathtaking scenery in a relaxing setting; and Lake Mburo National Park (1N), known for its rich population of zebras, impalas, and hippos, where you'll enjoy a boat ride, nature walk, and game drive, before transferring back to Kampala.


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