5-Day Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth NP Midrange Safari Tour

Pick Up and an Optional City Tour in Kampala

Day 1Pick Up and an Optional City Tour in Kampala Pick Up and an Optional City Tour in Kampala You'll arrive at Entebbe International Airport. On arrival, you will be picked up by your driver-guide, who will transfer you to your overnight accommodation. For early arrival, you can undertake optional short city excursions and visit a few interesting attractions, like the Uganda national mosque, local markets, Uganda Wildlife Education Center, national museum, etc. Main Destination: Kampala (City) Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise in the Afternoon

Day 2Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise in the Afternoon Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise in the Afternoon After a hotel pick up, you'll set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll drive past the equator monument in Mpigi district where you will take some interesting pictures and interact with craft shop owners. You'll continue through Mbarara town and, finally, Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest and lunch before proceeding out for an afternoon boat trip on Kazinga channel. This is the world’s capital of hippos and crocodiles, as well as other animals which come to quench their thirst in the afternoons like buffaloes, monitor lizards, elephants, antelopes, and many bird species. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, which connects lakes George and Edward, and be fascinated by hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, among others. You will also spot vast populations of birds at the channel shores. You'll return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at your accommodation. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloComm

Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll be up early and have your breakfast. You'll proceed for an adventurous chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge. The first task is to go down 200 meters to the river in the valley. Chimps are very vocal, and their location can be identified by following their hoots and distant cries. In case they are quiet, their footprints (in mud) and poop can help you to locate them. Once you locate them, you will be able to watch them play, breastfeed, mate, rest, and even fight. The chimps in Kyambura Gorge have a remarkable habit of coming down from the trees each time they see visitors. You will also have an opportunity to spot rare vegetation and tall tropical trees. The gorge is also home to mammals like hippos, elephants (occasionally), and other smaller primates. The whole activity takes between 2 to 3 hours. After this experience, you'll transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the southern exit. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Sh

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Tour

Day 4Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Tour Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Tour Gorilla trekking starts very early at 8 am with a simple briefing at the park headquarters form the local ranger guide. At the ranger station, you'll be divided into groups of eight trekkers, the maximum number of trekkers allowed to visit a gorilla family per day. Gorilla trekking takes about 1 to 6 hours of trekking into the impenetrable forest, depending on the movements of the apes or the speed of the trekkers. You will spend one magical hour in the presence of these apes, watching them carry on with their daily lives as you learn about them. In the evening, after some relaxation, you'll visit the Batwa community. This is a community for the forest pygmies who were the first inhabitants of the impenetrable forest before they were resettled outside the park. You will enjoy traditional performances as you get close and personal encounters with the local people. You'll return to the lodge in the evening to prepare for departure the following day. Main Destination: Batwa Experience (Highlight) Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kampala

Day 5Return to Kampala Return to Kampala You'll have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and start driving to Kampala. That will be the end of the three days trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey gives you more spectacular views of the Kigezi highlands and lush vegetation along the way. Main Destination: Kampala (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Allanblackia Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booke