Summary
This route takes you to the famous impenetrable forest of Bwindi for Mountain gorilla trekking and later explore the Medley of wonders with tree climbing lions of Ishasha and boat cruise on Kazinga channel that make up the unique Queen Elizabeth national park
Package Includes
Mountain gorilla tracking permit Park entrance fees Boat cruise on Kazinga channel Round trip ground transfer professional English speaking driver guide 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof for wildlife viewing Full board meals Bottled Drinking water during transfer
Package Excludes
Visas Flight tickets Goods of personal nature Tips
Activities
- Bird Photography
- Boat Cruise
- Evening Drives
- General Photography
- Hiking
- Landscape photography
- Morning Drives
- Wilderness Trail
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Photo-safari
Places
- Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Gorilla trekking and wildlife experience
Activities Included
Bird Photography General PhotographyEarly morning after breakfast at 7.00 am the driver will pick you from the guesthouse and then leave for the South West of Uganda. The first part takes us through central Uganda. They will have Lunch in Mbarara at the famous Igongo Culture Centre and from here we will continue the journey through Rukugiri District passing villages, cultivated farms, and hills before you reach in Ruhija or Buhoma sectors of Bwindi. Check in at Lodge
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Travel Time: 8 hrs
Day 2Mountain Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Wildlife Photography Bird WatchingThe day real day with Gorillas - At 7:45 am they will be at the starting point of Bwindi Impenetrable NP for pre-briefing and at 8:30 they will start the trek, after finding the gorillas they will spend with maximum 1 hour. All visitors are expected back to the starting point by 7:00 P:M. The walks can take 3-9 hours depending on where you find the gorillas. It is a real hiking and being physically fit is recommended. Depending on the time you can back from the trekking, we proceed to spend the night at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National park – Ishasha sector mostly known for the tree climbing lions
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Day 3Game-drive and Boat-cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities Included
Bird Photography Boat Cruise Evening Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariExplore Queen Elizabeth National Park in the cool morning with an early game-drive that exposes us to diverse animals, Big 5 members Elephants, Buffalos, big cats- Lions, Leopards more times in the evening, warthogs- Hunchback carnivals like Hyenas are spotted along the circuits as we drive along the and many more species that are residents to this park. There is a rich bird life especially our version of storks in the wetland sports as we reach the Flamingoes in the salt lakes. After lunch we head for a classic highlight of the 3pm 2hrs Boat cruise on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to Lake Edward. From the boat you can spot land and water adapted Hippopotamuses yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the banks, savannah version of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this animal home as well as many different birds.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese, Uganda
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 4Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe
Activities Included
General Photography Scenic DriveAfter breakfast and enjoying the views one last time you set off towards Kampala. Have lunch along the way. Get back to Kampala in the late afternoon.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Travel Time: 7 hrs
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comFor traveler coming to Uganda, you need a valid visa that can be applied online or at the time of arrival at USD 50 valid for 3 months. Yellow fever vaccination booklet is also a required travel document