4-Day Bwindi Lake Bunyonyi and Queen Elizabeth Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: This 4-day gorilla trek safari takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 mountain
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 1Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You will be picked up after breakfast from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southwestern part of the country. Arrive in the afternoon have a Broadbill rest and in the evening, go for the Batwa cultural experience. You will go through their villages to have an experience of how they go about their daily routine activities and be amazed by the way they skillfully cultivate the hillsides and how they care for their animals (cows) which are a prime source of pride. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge/Broadbill Forest Camp. 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: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) +41 Photos +40 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a Boat Ride
Day 2Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a Boat Ride Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a Boat Ride After breakfast, move to the park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive will be a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa, 900 meters deep. It is also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. You will take a boat ride on this lake and hike to different viewpoints before returning for dinner and your overnight stay. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast and set off for Queen Elizabeth through the volcanic formation of the western Rift Valley towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of Lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains, which you will reach in the afternoon. Check into your lodge and have lunch and some rest before the sun goes down. In the afternoon, go on the unique boat cruises that take 2 hours on the Kazinga Channel and onto Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking water. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colourful and abundant. In the evening, go for a game drive with a chance to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, etc. Later, return for dinner and your overnight stay. 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: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outs
Chimp Track and Travel to Entebbe
Day 4Chimp Track and Travel to Entebbe Chimp Track and Travel to Entebbe Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast and head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for up to 4 hours of chimpanzee trekking with a tracker and guide. The Forest Reserve is home to 6 groups of chimps, comprising over 300 individuals. Please bring suitable closed walking boots and long trousers! Afterwards, transfer back to Entebbe Airport with lunch en-route to catch your evening departure flight back home. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) 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. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. 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: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Frena Adventures, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates adver
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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Frena was a reliable tour operator. The vehicle was comfortable, all the bookings were made in good places (as per the moderate package that I had picked). The guide, Kendrick, was very friendly and knowledgeable.
We had a spectacular Honeymoon trip with Frena Adventures seeing the gorillas chill in Bwindi Forest, seeing the wonderful culture of Rwanda and Uganda, and watching the Golden Monkeys jump around in Volcanoes National Park. It was a...
I had a 2 day itinerary from Kigali to both the Volcanoes National Park and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Ronnie was my driver and the car was very comfortable (this is important for me as I can get travel sick otherwise). The tour was...
Not only did I encounter golden monkeys and mountain gorillas, but I also enjoyed the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture along the Rwanda–Uganda border. Frena Adventure offered several tour plans tailored to my budget, and...
I highly recommend Frena Adverntures for your travel in Uganda and Rwanda. Fred was fantastic at organising the trip with us and Ronald was an amazing guide and driver and nothing was too much trouble. Everything was sorted professionally...
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