6-Day Best of Uganda Safari

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Day 1Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Our driver guide will meet you in Entebbe at 7:00 am and you will drive west of the country to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, having a stopover at the drum makers centre called Mpambire. You'll also stop at the Equator to take photographs then proceed via Mbarara town which is endowed with beautiful landscapes. You will see various rolling hills with terraces, such a great journey with all these sights. Upon reaching the park, check in at the lodge of your choice and just relax there the whole evening as you get ready for the next day. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Trekkers Tavern. 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 Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Trekker's Tavern Cottages Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking & Community Walk- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2Gorilla Trekking & Community Walk- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking & Community Walk- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Have breakfast at 6:30 am and transfer to the park headquarters with packed lunch where you will be briefed by the professional park rangers. By 8:00 am, you will be accompanied by the park rangers as you enter the mist forest to trek mountain gorillas. You might need a walking stick if you are not physically fit enough. Also, consider using potters to carry your luggage just in case you have any and you'll pay them a small amount of money for labor. Trekking may take between 2 and 8 hours. The moment to you see and start interacting with the gorillas, only one hour is given to you. After trekking, return to the lodge to unwind and later in the evening, take a walk in various communities such as in Batwa community where you will interact with them and learn a lot from them before you retire at the lodge. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Trekker's Tavern Cottages Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Sector

Day 3Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Sector Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Sector Enjoy your breakfast and afterwards, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through the Ishasha Sector which is home to tree climbing lions. The park has a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and many others. When you arrive, have lunch at the lodge and go for a late afternoon game drive where you will be able to see the above animals and many more together with birds. Have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge. Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP) 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: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive & A Boat Cruise- Kazinga Channel

Day 4Game Drive & A Boat Cruise- Kazinga Channel Game Drive & A Boat Cruise- Kazinga Channel Today you will be up very early as you will have breakfast at 6:00 am after which you will immediately start the game drive. You have to be early because you will be able to see the morning risers like the lions, solitary buffaloes, kobs, elephants, etc. It is such a great and exciting time as you can easily see these animals closely. Later, head back to the lodge for lunch and get ready for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which is home to various species like birds such as malachite kingfishers, pink-backed pelicans, and animals like crocodiles, elephants, hippos and many more. Basically, cruising on the Kazinga is one of the most eye-catching activities in the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive, Visit to the Baboon Cliff & Departure to Kibale

Day 5Morning Game Drive, Visit to the Baboon Cliff & Departure to Kibale Morning Game Drive, Visit to the Baboon Cliff & Departure to Kibale Have a tasty breakfast and then a morning game drive. You'll also visit the baboon cliffs where you will be introduced to amazing and beautiful sceneries. Have lunch at the lodge and embark on your journey to Kibale Forest National Park which is home to chimpanzees; it is approximately a 2 to 3 hours drive. Arrive in the evening, have dinner and spend your night. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent) Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Entebbe

Day 6Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Entebbe Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Entebbe What an amazing day this is; have breakfast early enough, leave the lodge for the park headquarters with enough bottled drinking water. Here you will be briefed about chimpanzee trekking. After briefing, embark on trekking through the forest at around 8:00 am guided by an armed park ranger. Nothing is as amazing as having time with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. You will also see other primates like golden monkeys, grey checked mangabeys, LHoests monkeys, bush babies, among others; you will also spot a number of birds. Afterwards, leave the park and drive to Kampala via Mubende, where you will see the beautiful scenic views found in this area. You will enjoy lunch in Mubende and thereafter, continue to Kampala. Your driver guide will either leave you at your accommodation facility in Kampala or take you to the Airport in Entebbe, just in case you are having your flight back home. Main Destination: Entebbe (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 d