Combining Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park famous for mountain gorilla tracking and visiting Queen Elizabeth National park will maximise your short visit  for Uganda safari. Because every visitor coming to Uganda would wish to get into contact with gentle giants- the mountain gorillas  moreover our distant cousins.
Will have a days’s chance of viewing  other wildlife at a  safari at Queen Elizabeth Park.  Uganda  treats gorilla tracking as the pinnacle of the tourism industry in the country and is the 2nd foreign currency earner in exports.
More Gorilla families have been habituated  to continue attracting more numbers of tourist visiting the country and increased  passes ( gorilla trekking permits) to visit these gentle giants. Will assist you to be part of the  gorilla experience just send us an inquiry and will immediately get back to you .
Early morning will be picked from Kampala and drive to the southern part of the country. Will have brief stop at the equator for photographs. Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park on clear days view the famous mountains of the moon- the Rwenzori Mountain ranges with ice caps on top. Will arrive in time for Afternoon Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel The cruise will let you view Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Enjoy the unique evening 2-hour boat cruise that passes through possibly most concentration of Hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The abundant bird life is colorful and with well over 400 species. Dinner and over night at Mweya Safari Lodge /Hippo Hill Lodge/ Budget Institute of ecology. (BLD)
Early morning carryout game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park looking for wildlife. The day may yield Lions, Elephants, buffalo, Warthogs, leopard, hyena, mangoose, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, Topi and lots many small animals and birds. After the game drive and early lunch , proceed to Bwindi via Ishasha sector. As you drive along the road via Ishasha sector, animals such as the waterbucks, elephant, antelopes, buffalo, kobs, can be seen along the road. Relax around the Forest camp. Dinner and over night at the Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Egagi Lodge/Kitatandara Lodge/ Community Rest Camp.
After early breakfast with packed lunch will embark on the long expected drill of gorilla tracking. After briefing will enter into a gorilla the sanctuary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The rain forest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. Recorded mammals here include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending 1 hour time with and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they play and interact. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or facility.
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala. Head to Kampala having lunch enroute, the drive back to Kampala stops at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Here you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be enough time to stop at the equator for photographs and you will arrive in Kampala by evening. ( this safari can start at either Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth depending on the date of tracking gorillas)
- Gorilla Permit
- Game Drives
- Park Entrance Fees
- Tracking chimpanzee
- Safari Driver / Guide
- 4×4 vehicle
- Applicable government taxes
- Drinking bottled water while driving on Safari
- Meals and accommodation at full board for the agreed dates
- Laundry
- Souvenirs
- Visas Fees
- Beverages and Bar bills
- Personal Insurance
- International flights
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, and hotel staff
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