5 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari
5 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari
About This Safari
This takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla tracking. Bwindi National Park is located in the South Western Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley. The park is home to over 350 endangered Mountain Gorillas, which are quite possibly the most awe-inspiring animals to be found in Africa. There are also 346 species of birds and over 200 species of butterflies. Gorilla trekking is the major tourist activity in Bwindi with four groups currently available daily to tourists interested in mountain gorilla tracking. The tour groups include Mubare gorilla group (10 gorillas; 1 silverback gorilla) which was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja gorilla group (18 gorillas, 2 silver back gorillas) was ready in July 1998. Rusheguru group (10 members, 1silver back gorilla) was opened in July 2002 while Nkuringo gorilla group (19 gorillas, 2 silver back gorillas) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Gorilla racking in Bwindi can be challenging so it’s best to have an average level of fitness. It starts at 8:30a.m. local time and can last from a few hours to a day depending on the movement of these giant apes.
At a Glance
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations
Uganda
Group Size
2-6 Travelers
From
Price on request
What Makes This Safari Special
Kampala
Journey through Uganda’s scenic countryside towards the wildlife-rich Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth Safari
Enjoy exciting game drives across the park’s vast savannah plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, and other wildlife. Take in spectacular views of crater lakes, rolling grasslands, and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Optional boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
Chimpanzee Safari | Kyambura Gorge
Venture into the dramatic Kyambura Gorge for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience in a unique underground forest setting. Observe chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat while learning about the region’s remarkable biodiversity.
Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure through the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Spend a memorable hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural environment. Experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters amid breathtaking forest scenery.
Kampala
Return to Kampala with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s remarkable wildlife, chimpanzee encounters, and mountain gorilla trekking experience.
Day by Day Journey
- Day 1
Kampala – Queen Elizabeth Safari Park
Depart from Kampala at 8:00am and head towards western Uganda for Queen Elizabeth national park located in the foothills of the Mountains of the moon. This is one of the great mountain ranges of the world in Western Uganda. As you continue to the park, you may see different animals and birds given that the park is home to roughly 100 mammals and 606 bird species.
- Day 2
Chimpanzee Safari in Kyambura Gorge
Take an early excursion to Kyambura gorge to track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees. Though seeing these mobile chimpanzees is un predictable, the walk is wonderful given the different features of the forest. Alternatively, we visit the Maramagambo Forest where you will see the bat cave, the blue lake and several primates. In the afternoon, we take a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The channel is blessed with many hippos, solitary buffaloes, and a vast array of birds. Evening game drive in the park follows.
- Day 3
Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Early Start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing either via Ishasha, well known for the tree climbing lion, or through an alternative route passing through cultivated expanses. After lunch, we go for a nature walk or a community visit.
- Day 4
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Wake up early in the morning and have an early breakfast, then proceed to the park headquarters for briefing by the guides. You will then set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi. Gorilla tracking can be strenuous, you will need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots or jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes, put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require one by the park rangers.
- Day 5
Drive Back To Kampala
This is the last day of this Uganda Gorilla Safari. After an early breakfast at the safari lodge, we depart for Kampala. Lunch enroute. We reaching Kampala in the evening where you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
- Sleeping Bag
Practical Information
Kampala
Journey through Uganda’s scenic countryside towards the wildlife-rich Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth Safari
Enjoy exciting game drives across the park’s vast savannah plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, and other wildlife. Take in spectacular views of crater lakes, rolling grasslands, and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Optional boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
Chimpanzee Safari
Venture into the dramatic Kyambura Gorge for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience in a unique underground forest setting. Observe chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat while learning about the region’s remarkable biodiversity.
Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure through the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Spend a memorable hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural environment. Experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters amid breathtaking forest scenery.
Kampala
Return to Kampala with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s remarkable wildlife, chimpanzee encounters, and mountain gorilla trekking experience.
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