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Uganda Tour, Bwindi Impenetrable forest

 


🦍 Uganda Safari Adventure

6 Days / 5 Nights | Group of 5 Travelers

This journey combines the thrill of classic savanna game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with the once-in-a-lifetime experience of trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It’s the perfect blend of wildlife, landscapes, and adventure.


📍 Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

  • Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Meet your guide and drive/fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 6–7 hours by road or 1 hour by flight).
  • Check-in at lodge.
  • Evening relaxation with views of the park.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

🦓 Day 2: Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth

  • Early morning game drive in the Kasese plains — spot elephants, buffalo, lions, and antelopes.
  • Breakfast at lodge.
  • Midday relaxation.
  • Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
  • Dinner and overnight at lodge.

🐘 Day 3: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions

  • Morning transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth.
  • Game drive to spot the famous tree-climbing lions.
  • Picnic lunch in the bush.
  • Continue south towards Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • Evening check-in at lodge near Bwindi.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

🦍 Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

  • Early breakfast and briefing at Bwindi park headquarters.
  • Begin gorilla trekking with experienced rangers — hike through dense forest to encounter a gorilla family.
  • Spend up to one hour observing gorillas in their natural habitat.
  • Return to lodge for lunch and rest.
  • Evening relaxation or cultural visit to a local Batwa community.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

🌳 Day 5: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

  • Morning drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes.
  • Check-in at lakeside lodge.
  • Afternoon canoe ride or birdwatching around the lake’s islands.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi.

🚐 Day 6: Return to Entebbe – Departure

  • Breakfast at lodge.
  • Drive/fly back to Entebbe International Airport.
  • End of safari adventure.

✨ Highlights

  • Group Size: 5 (ideal for one safari vehicle).
  • Wildlife: Big game in Queen Elizabeth, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
  • Activities: Game drives, boat cruise, gorilla trekking, cultural encounters, canoe ride at Lake Bunyonyi.
  • Accommodation: Lodges in Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi.
  • Meals: Full board throughout the safari.
  • Best Season: Year-round; June–September and December–February for gorilla trekking.

🌟 Why Choose This Safari?

This itinerary balances savanna adventure with rainforest magic. From lions lounging in fig trees to gorillas in misty forests, every day offers unforgettable encounters and landscapes that define Uganda’s wild beauty.

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As ever, we are committed to offering more choices and adventures each year and think our newest collection of safaris in East Africa is the most exciting yet. Along with the tried and tested safaris routes, you will find new options to visit chimpanzees in Tanzania, amazing lodge & tented safaris and some more exotic Indian Ocean hide-aways.

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