Main Info
A 6 days’ Uganda Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts and finishes in Kampala. The safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is located in Western Uganda. During your safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will have a view of the Pearl of Africa with its game and birdlife. Because of the different habitats, the lakeshore, the variety seems endless.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, travel by road from Kampala which is approximately 3-4 hours (230km) to the park headquarters. It has an estimate of 68 different species of mammals such as Topi, Impala, Zebra, Buffalo, Eland, Roan antelope and leopard, Hyenas and jackals. After the view, have an enroute lunch while proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park to have a glimpse of the animal and bird life that is found in the park. You will have dinner and an overnight at Bush Lodge (Budget) /Enganzi Lodge (Midrange) / Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Game drives and Launch Cruise
This morning you enjoy the wide bio-diversity of habitats that Queen Elizabeth National Park contains- nearly 100 types of mammal and 600 diverse birds. Some of the wildlife include warthogs, oversized forest hog, buffalo, delightfully horned Uganda Kob, extraordinary aquatic sitatunga antelope, Topi, waterbuck, elephant and leopard. Retire from the game drive for late breakfast and lunch at the lodge. After Lunch, you will have a launch cruise on the Kazinga channel that connects Lakes Edward and George. Kazinga Channel alone is said to contain the world’s largest concentration of hippos and plenty of water birds, but interestingly not enough crocodiles. You will have dinner and an overnight at Bush Lodge (Budget) /Enganzi Lodge (Midrange) / Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha Sector. Along the journey, you will come in contact with the country’s’ famous display of the equator and later having lunch at a stop over in Mbarara town. Overnight at Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget) / Buhoma Haven Lodge (Midrange) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury)
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking
After breakfast, an early start of the mountain gorilla’s trekking through the forest and up the slopes which requires stamina and patience but the first encounter with these mighty animals will be a truly memorable one. This is done by the lead of experienced guides. After spending some time observing these magnificent creatures, you can have a guided nature walk in the forest or relax at the lodge. Overnight at Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget) / Buhoma Haven Lodge (Midrange) / Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury)
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Travel to Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda. Have lunch. Take a boat cruise along Lake Bunyonyi. Visit one of the islands within the lake. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort (Budget)
Day 6: Travel to Kampala
After breakfast, travel back to Kampala. Enroute have a brief stopover at the Equator for photographs. Lunch will also be taken enroute. Drop off at the airport.
End of Safari
