4-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

You will be picked from the hotel and depart for the Queen Elizabeth

Day 1You will be picked from the hotel and depart for the Queen Elizabeth You will be picked from the hotel and depart for the Queen Elizabeth On this first day, our safari driver-guide will meet you with our safari-branded vehicle with a pre-tour briefing upon pick-up from Kigali Hotel, and then embark on a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park (via Kabale for Lunch). Your safari begins with a warm pick-up from your Kigali hotel, followed by a scenic cross-border drive to Uganda. You'll enjoy stunning countryside views as you travel through rolling hills and quiet villages. You will stop in Kabale for a relaxing lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth for the evening game drive. 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 BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Game drive and Boat at kazinga channel

Day 2Game drive and Boat at kazinga channel Game drive and Boat at kazinga channel Wake up early for an exciting game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you explore the park's vast savannah, look out for a variety of wildlife, including reedbuck, bushbuck, Uganda kob, warthogs, elephants, lions, and buffaloes, among many others. Alternatively, you may choose to embark on the Queen’s scenic explosion crater drive, which offers stunning views of the park’s volcanic craters. Afterward, return to the lodge for some rest and a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward. This scenic boat ride provides an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife up close, including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles. You'll also spot a variety of bird species along the shores, adding to the beauty of the experience. After the boat trip, you can opt for a brief late afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge to unwind and enjoy a peaceful evening. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Bwindi

Day 3Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Enjoy breakfast in the morning and leave for chimpanzee tracking. Expect to encounter other primates as vervet monkeys, baboons, colobus monkeys among others. After the chimpanzee tracking we will transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest through Ishasha the home of tree climbing lions. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla tracking and transfer to Kigali

Day 4Gorilla tracking and transfer to Kigali Gorilla tracking and transfer to Kigali You will head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will present what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take a few or many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. You will return to Kigali, Rwanda, immediately after the gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park. Since gorilla trekking can sometimes take more than 5 hours, it is recommended not to book a flight out of Kigali that departs before 10 PM local time. Note that the Uganda time zone (EAT) is one hour ahead of the Rwanda time zone (CAT). Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks 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: Ra