The 4 Days Uganda safari to Queen Elizabeth national park and gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park. Each of these destinations guarantees you exceptional wilderness experiences –gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park and game drives plus Kazinga boat cruise.
First visit will be Queen Elizabeth Park, a stunning protected area with diverse faunal and avifaunal species. This park protects a total of 95 species of mammals, 625 bird species and several reptiles. Within this vast park, there exist wildlife species such as lions (including the tree climbing lions), bushbucks, waterbucks, kobs, African bush elephants, buffaloes, and more.
Bwindi boasts of its huge profusion of faunal species including 120 mammal species. The park’s diverse animal species include mountain gorillas with over 21 habituated gorilla families), black-fronted duikers, civets, golden cats, buffaloes, elephants, and others.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at the hotel, drive via Masaka to Queen Elizabeth NP, afternoon boat cruise
Day 2: Game drive via Kasenyi & en-route game drive via Ishasha to Bwindi
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest with a guide
Day 4: Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe by road
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at the hotel, drive via Masaka to Queen Elizabeth NP, afternoon boat cruise
Begin your new day with a delicious breakfast at your respective hotels and after, you will drive out of the city. Take the Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara-Bushenyi route in a 4×4 safari vehicle approximately 7-8 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth NP. En-route insights on this epic African safari includes a stopover at the Equator crossing and then you proceed to the park.
Check in at the pre-booked accommodation for relaxation and lunch, then you will join other guests on a memorable boat cruise. This is a 2-3 hours’ recreational experience taking you through the Kazinga channel –a natural channel that links Lake George and Lake Edward. Around the banks, enjoy clear view of hippos, crocodiles and do not forget to keep eyes on the diverse aquatic birds. After the launch cruise experience, get back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night stay.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Elephant Plains Lodge
- Budget: Kazinga Wilderness Camp
Day 2: Game drive via Kasenyi & en-route game drive via Ishasha to Bwindi
Enjoy early morning breakfast, after leave the lodge for an exciting game drive –navigating via the Kasenyi Plains. This will be 2-3 hours of exploring the wonders of Queen Elizabeth Park with great sightings ranging from lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelope families and diversity of birds.
Get back to the lodge to check out and you will proceed up to the Ishasha where a short game drive will be enjoyed. At Ishasha, look out for the unique tree climbing lions and other species. Settle for the bush lunch and head off to the pre-booked gorilla safari lodge at Bwindi.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
- Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest with a guide
Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, proceed to the park offices with a pack of lunch. At the park offices, meet the park official for briefing and during this session, you will get to know the safety measures to be observed while trekking with the rare mountain gorillas in the wild. The trek through Bwindi Forest in search for gorillas may run for 2-6 hours which also cover an hour for up close and personal experience, photography, etc.
Return to the lodge with the lead of an experienced park guide. You may decide to have the whole evening at the lodge while enjoying the refreshing air in the surrounding or first pay a visit to the Batwa pygmies’ community.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
- Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 4: Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe by road
Transfer from Bwindi back to Kampala, a journey that will last you between 8 and 9 hours. On arrival, check in at the hotel within Kampala or Entebbe city.
End of safari
Inclusions
- Valid gorilla permits
- Game drives
- Park entrance fees
- Safari guide or driver & travel by a 4×4 car
- All applicable government taxes
- Boat cruise
Exclusions
- Tips
- Insurance
- Telephone bills
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services, etc
