6 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park And Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari highlights
This 6 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park And Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari will make you visit Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) which is set against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (BIFNP)in just 5 days. These two parks have outstanding attractions from the gorillas in Bwindi, tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of QENP, a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel and many more.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kampala (2 hours drive).
Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be welcomed by our office representative and later you will be transferred to Kampala. Overnight at Latitude 0 Degree/ Mestil Hotel or Speke Hotel Kampala Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park (7 hours’ drive).
The driver guide picks you up early in the morning for the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stopover at Equator for photos and Mbarara for Lunch with Igongo cultural Museum visit. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the second largest national park in Uganda with 95 species of mammal and 600 species of bird has been recorded. Altitude is low as between 900 to 1,000, so it is warmer than other area. The Evening will be spent on the game drive where you may be able to see Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, and Antelopes. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/ Kyambura Gorge Lodge/ Elephant Plain Lodge/ Buffalo Safari Lodge/ Enganzi Safari Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp/ Bush Lodge/ Tembo Safari Lodge/ Pumba Safari Camp. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3 of the 6 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park And Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari: Game drive and Boat safari on Kazinga Channel
Leave your accommodation in the morning. Drive through the vast savannah, and look for your favorite animals, with a help of experienced park ranger. Enjoy observing the animals in vast savannah at the foot of Rwenzori Mountains. You will be able to spot leopards, elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, Topi, hyenas, and big herds of buffaloes, large families of banded mongoose, warthogs, bushbucks and waterbucks.
The afternoon will be spent on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which connects the water flow from Lake George to Lake Edward. The channel attracts a varied range of animals and birds, with one of the world’s largest concentrations of hipposand numerous Nile crocodiles, It is also an opportunity to see elephants, Buffaloes and many antelopes on the shores quenching their thirst and cooling their bodies. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/ Kyambura Gorge Lodge/ Elephant Plain Lodge/ Buffalo Safari Lodge/ Enganzi Safari Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp/ Bush Lodge/ Tembo Safari Lodge/ Pumba Safari Camp. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (6 hours drive)
Have early morning breakfast ready for your main game drive on the Kasenyi plains as you proceed for another mini game drive at Ishasha sector. The Ishasha sector is famously known for the unique tree climbing lions. Keep your eyes on acacia trees as you may be luck to spot lions up on the trees or sight them having a kill.If you missed any of your favorite animals in the first game drive, tell them to ranger guide and you may be lucky to spot them this time around. Later on proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is famous for its Mountain Gorilla. It has rich ecosystem, 95 species of mammal and 345 species of bird. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp/ Buhoma Lodge/ Chameleon Hill Lodge/ Agandi Uganda Eco Lodges/ Lake Mutanda Lodge/ Trekkers Tavern/ Haven Lodge/ Buhoma Community Bandas or any similar lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5 of the 6 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park And Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari: Bwindi Gorilla trekking
Leave your room and drive to UWA briefing point ready for the Gorilla trek starting at 8:00am. This great ape is endangered and only 1,063 individuals remained in the whole world. Bwindi is a home for its ¾ world population. It takes between 2 to 6 hours depending on the movement of the Gorillas from the previous day trek. Remember to carry the rain jacket, drinking water, jungle boots and your packed lunch and every moment of the Gorilla trekking is unique and amazing as you watch them playing, eating, coupling, and the youngsters swinging on the tree branches. This is a lifetime experience and incomparable with any other East African adventure. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp/ Buhoma Lodge/ Chameleon Hill Lodge/ Agandi Uganda Eco Lodges/ Lake Mutanda Lodge/ Trekkers Tavern/ Haven Lodge/ Buhoma Community Bandas or any similar lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Kampala/ Entebbe airport (10 hours drive) End of the 6 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park And Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
Drive to Kampala then Entebbe airport with lunch stop at Mbarara. A must visit of Igongo Cultural Museum for the outstanding Ankole cultural history. Proceed with a photo stopover at the Equator as you continue to Entebbe Airport to catch up with your flight back home. If you are not flying out this very day you may spend the night in Entebbe or Kampala (optional). Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
Contact us to book this safari.
The above safari package includes:-
- Transportation by a 4wd Safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Boat trip, game drives and ranger guide fees
- Park entrance fees
- Gorilla permits to be paid in advance
- Services of English-speaking Driver/guide.
- En-route lunches
- Game drives
However, the 6 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour package excludes: expenses of personal nature like: drinks, laundry, toothpaste, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee, personal insurance, and tobacco, Visa and International flights.