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What to know
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Forest
Start / End: Entebbe or Kampala
Travel Style: Private Safari
Gorilla Permit: Included
Boat Cruise: Included
Accommodation: Budget
Best Time to Visit: Year-Round
Activity Level: Moderate
Availability: Limited Gorilla Permits
Highlights
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Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
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Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
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Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
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Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha (seasonal sightings)
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Scenic Crater Lake Landscapes
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Equator Crossing Experience
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Private Driver Guide Throughout
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Flexible Accommodation Options
From US$3,850 Per Person
Based on 4 travellers sharing value-comfort accommodation.
Overview
Discover the best of Uganda's wildlife on a journey that combines unforgettable gorilla trekking with classic African safari experiences.
Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, search for elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelope in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel.
This private safari is perfect for travelers looking to experience Uganda's most famous wildlife encounters in one rewarding adventure.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Entebbe or Kampala and travel through western Uganda's scenic countryside.
Pass tea plantations, crater lakes, and local communities before arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2 Wildlife Safari Experience
Enjoy an early morning game drive in search of elephants, buffalo, antelope, warthogs, and predators.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or enjoying wildlife viewing around the park.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3 Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Explore one of Africa's most wildlife-rich waterways on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
Watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species along the shoreline.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4 Ishasha Sector & Bwindi Forest
Travel through remote northeastern Uganda to one of Africa's most spectacular wilderness areas.
Overnight in Kidepo
Day 5 Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today's gorilla trek is the highlight of your safari.
After a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek through Bwindi Forest in search of a mountain gorilla family.
Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.
Overnight in Bwindi Forest
Day 6 Community & Forest Experience
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring the communities surrounding Bwindi or participate in optional nature walks and cultural experiences.
Overnight in Bwindi Forest
Day 7 Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and lunch before continuing to your hotel or airport.
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