5-day Gorillas, Lions And Water Safari In Uganda

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up in Kampala and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
You will be picked up from your hotel and start your journey to South West of Uganda stopping by the equator for splendid photography. Lunch en-route. Within hours, you’ll be in Queen Elizabeth National Park, ready for an evening game drive through the park. This park is the second largest National park in Uganda neighbouring crater lakes Edwards and George linked by the Kazinga channel. Check into your preferred lodge.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge a Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trek in the Kyambura gorge And boat safari on the Kazinga channel

Stop At: Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
After early breakfast, depart to the beautiful Kyambura gorge for the chimpanzee trekking. The reserve is located on a 100m deep gorge, south of Queen Elizabeth Park and Lake Edward. Look out for the birds residing by the riverine swamps and forest such as herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, and much more. Return to the lodge for lunch and then go on the afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge a Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 3: Morning game drives and transfer to Bwindi forest

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Very early breakfast and early morning game drive through the park. Possible encounters include lions, buffaloes, kobs, Elephants, giraffes, hyenas, warthogs and others. Proceed towards Ishasha River, south of the park, a popular sight with tree climbing lions. Reach Bwindi forest by evening and check into your choice of accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge a Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
Early breakfast, proceed with packed lunch and a bottle of water into the tropical rain forest for gorilla trekking activity. Receive prior briefing by the ranger officials then head straight into the forest. The trek is unpredictable and could last up to 6 or more hours. Watch these creatures as they feed, play and grumble to each other while you take their pictures. Dinner and overnight as previous night.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge a Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe International airport

Stop At: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
This day is reserved for the transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe with lunch en-route.


Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.