Day 1: Start the safari by driving from Kampala/Entebbe Airport to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your driver guide will pick you up early in the morning to start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you to the western part of Uganda. Along the way, you’ll be able to witness the stunning countryside, teeming with beautiful landscapes and landforms. You’ll have a stop at the Equator where you will witness an interesting and eye-opening water experiment. After this, commence your journey to the park and make a detour to the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch and a worthwhile experience. Continue with your drive to the park, arriving in the evening. Drive to your booked safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Elephant Plains or Honey Bear Bush Camp), Mid-Rage (Aardvark Lodge or Twin Lakes Lodge), and Budget (Bush Lodge or Enshama Lodge)

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full-day adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. After Breakfast, embark on a sunrise game drive in the Kaseyi Areas of the Park. The Kasenyi area is one of the most concentrated wildlife areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park and game drive safaris here guarantee sightseeing opportunities. This region host several wildlife species including lions, African elephants,  buffalo, leopards, spotted hyenas, side-striped jackals, Ugandan kob, topi, waterbuck, and bushbuck among others. You’ll enjoy wildlife sightseeing in this region before returning to the lodge. After your sunrise game drive adventure in the park, return to the lodge for a refreshing meal and a short rest.

After lunch, embark on a boat trip at the Kazinga channel. The Kazinga channel is a major highlight of safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This channel that connects Lake George and Edward is known for its impressive wildlife and birdlife viewing opportunities. It boasts one of the largest hippo populations in Africa, making it a great place for witnessing these majestic creatures.  As you cruise here, you’ll also witness various bird species and wildlife besides hippos. After your adventure, you’ll return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Elephant Plains or Honey Bear Bush Camp), Mid-Rage (Aardvark Lodge or Twin Lakes Lodge), and Budget (Bush Lodge or Enshama Lodge)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Adventure in the Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Wake up at dawn and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, check out of your lodge and embark on an en-route adventure to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is one of the most popular safari areas, known for its tree-climbing lions that usually lounge on the acacia tree branches during the hot hours of the day. You’ll explore the Ishasha sector for wildlife viewing opportunities. After your adventure at the Ishasha sector of Bwindi, embark on a road transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National park.

You’ll arrive at the Park in the evening and proceed to your booked accommodation option. On arrival, check at the lodge. Spend the rest of your afternoon admiring the charming beauty of this impenetrable forest from your balcony. Dinner and overnight stay a t the lodge.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Options: Luxury (Elephant Plains or Honey Bear Bush Camp), Mid-Rage (Aardvark Lodge or Twin Lakes Lodge), and Budget (Bush Lodge or Enshama Lodge)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking activity in Bwindi’s Impenetrable forest

Start your day early in the morning with breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, head to the park headquarters where you’ll join other visitors for a gorilla trekking briefing session. During the briefing, you’ll be taken through all the gorilla trekking rules and guidelines, safety precautions in the forest, and what to anticipate during the trek. After the briefing session, you’ll be divided into small groups of about 8 individuals which are allocated gorilla families to trek. Its time to dive into this adventure, grab your trekking stick and follow your ranger guide into the forest to search for the elusive gorillas. You’ll navigate challenging terrain and thick vegetation cover – a challenging but rewarding experience. As you traverse different sections of the forest, you’ll encounter the incredible diversity in the park including bird life, tree species, insects, and various wild animals. After trekking for some time, you’ll finally encounter the mountain gorillas and spend about one full hour observing them.

After this life-changing gorilla trekking adventure, return to the starting point where your safari guide will be waiting for you. You’ll then return to the lodge for a refreshing meal. After lunch and a short rest, you will have an opportunity to visit the local communities for an immersive cultural experience. Later after your cultural visit to the local Batwa community, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight as above.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation options: Luxury (Gorilla Forest Camp, Mahogany Springs, and Nkurungo Gorilla Lodge), Mid Range (Four Gorillas Lodge, Buhoma Haven, and Gorilla Leisure Lodge), and Budget (Buhoma Comunity Camp, Gorilla Valley Lodge, and Rushaga Gorilla Camp).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala for your departure

Wake up and start on your journey to Kampala at ease. The price per person ranges from $1929. Contact Acacia Safaris limited for booking at any time. Tel: +256-414-253-597 or Mail: info@acaciasafari.co.ug

Destination: Kampala

Accommodation Options: No Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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