Duration – 4 days
Immerse yourself in Uganda’s diverse landscapes and wildlife on this captivating 4-day journey. Trek through the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, face to face with the majestic mountain gorillas, relax on the tranquil shores of Lake Bunyonyi, and embark on thrilling game drives and boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a Boat Cruise and Game Drives
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our guide will pick you up around 7:00 a.m. from Kampala (or Entebbe) and brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in a comfortable and secure touring vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Southwest, which will take around 9 hours. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara.
You will be arriving in the evening at the Bwindi accommodation.
Day 2 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and bring with you a 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 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing tourists to access it. You will stay with gorillas sometimes once they are sited and later transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive takes you through this beautiful part of Uganda, 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.
Day 3 – Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel)
Wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast around 6:30 a.m., and set off for Queen Elizabeth through the 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. You will reach Queen Elizabeth in the afternoon, check in to your Lodge, have lunch, and some rest for the sun to go down.
In the afternoon, you take the approximately two-hour unique Boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and onto Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos 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 at 6:30 AM. Have a quick breakfast and head for a short game drive. Then, continue driving towards Kampala (or Entebbe). Lunch will be provided on the trip back.
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)
Prices of the package
Option E1:
- $1,712 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,760 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,807 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,903 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Gorilla Closeup Lodge – Budget Crafted Room, Bwindi (Nkuringo) [Full Board]
– Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope – Roundhouse, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
– Stay at The Bush Lodge, North – Self-Contained Tents, Queen Elizabeth (North) [Full Board]
Option E2:
- $1,878 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,926 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,973 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda,
- $2,069 per adult for a safari with Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Agandi Lodge – Tree Nest, Bwindi (Ruhija) [Full Board]
– Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort – Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
– Stay at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, North, Queen Elizabeth (North) [Full Board]
Option E3:
- $1,890 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,938 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $1,985 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $2,081 per adult for a safari with Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge – Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga) [Full Board]
– Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
– Stay at The Bush Lodge, North – Self-Contained Tents, Queen Elizabeth (North) [Full Board]
Option E4:
- $2,073 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda.
- $2,121 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $2,168 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $2,264 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Engagi Lodge – Bandas, Bwindi (Buhoma) [Full Board]
– Stay at Birdnest Main Resort – Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
– Stay at Kasenyi Safari Camp, North, Queen Elizabeth (North) [Full Board]
Option E5:
- $5,427 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda.
- $5,475 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $5,522 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $5,618 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Bwindi Lodge – Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) [Full Board]
– Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
– Stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, North – Deluxe Banda, Queen Elizabeth (North) [Full Board]
Inclusions
- All Taxes and VAT.
- A professional driver/guide.
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.
- Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- 4×4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person daily).
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Meals as per itinerary.
Exclusions
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- International flights.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips (Tipping guidelines)
- The government increased Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits, and Park Fees.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
