5 Days Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Tour
5 Days Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Tour takes you Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Wildlife Watching at Queen Elizabeth National Park both located in the South Western Part of Uganda.
Trip Overview of the 5 Days Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Tour
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Arrive at the Kigali International Airport where you meet our driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session about the 5 Days Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Tour then later he shall transfer you to the South western part of Uganda at Bwindi Forest National Park. You shall transfer for a period of 7 to 8 hours watching the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch break at Agip motel in Mbarara. You shall then proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park and when you get here, you proceed to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest National Park
Early morning breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters where you are welcomed by park ranger guides who shall take you through short briefing on the conduct around the Gorillas. He shall then allocate you into groups of 8 with lead rangers who transfer you to the starting points where you start from to enter the green forest. You shall trek the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 6 hours as you traverse from one trail to another in the thick green forest as you hear from the trackers who inform you about the current location of the Gorillas. After a while you shall meet the Gorillas and in an hour you shall stay in their presence taking various photos to keep with you. Meeting the Gorillas you shall take various photos to keep with you as you watch them take you through their daily activities. After trekking and being in the presence of the Gorillas, you shall transfer to check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (Boat Cruise)
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park located a few kilometers taking you a period of 4 tp 6 hours via the Ishasha sector where you can watch the tree climbing lions in the tree branches if your lucky. After a while, you shall reach the park and proceed on an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel watching many wildlife animals along the shores breaking their thirst as well as schools of hippo and crocodiles lying beneath the waters. Take various photos to keep with you. After the Boat Cruise, you shall proceed to your lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Bush Lodge.
Day 4: Game Drive in the Park
Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the Park to enjoy a Game Drive as you traverse from one track to another watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. You shall watch many wildlife animals in their natural habitat and these include; Lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, Hippos, nile crocodiles, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, topi, warthogs, giant forest hogs, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, etc. You shall take various photos of the wildlife animals to keep with you then proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bush Lodge.
Day 5: Departure to Entebbe Airport
Breakfast in the morning then transfer on departure to the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit per person
- Queen Elizabeth National Park entrance fees
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a full-board or agreed meal plan
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- 4×4 safari vehicle for the entire trip
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- Gorilla trekking permits
- All ground transportation
- Fuel and vehicle-related expenses
- Drinking water during the safari
- Airport transfers, if the tour starts and ends at Entebbe/Kampala
- Applicable government taxes and VAT
- Accommodation and meals for the driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water during road transfers and safari activities
Exclusions
- International flights to and from Uganda
- Uganda entry visa
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
- Alcoholic and other premium drinks.
- Tips and gratuities for the guide, lodge staff, porters and rangers.
- Porter fees during gorilla trekking, unless specifically included.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Extra accommodation before or after the scheduled tour.
- Meals and drinks outside those specified in the itinerary.
- Private expenses arising from delays, flight cancellations or changes beyond the tour operator’s control.
- Any increase in park fees, permit prices, taxes or government charges introduced after booking.