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5 Days of Uganda
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
- Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Tranquility of Lake Bunyonyi and a boat cruise
- Enjoy the chimpanzee trekking and visit the equator
Days 1 - 3
Day 1:Arrival - Queen Elizabeth N.P
Upon arrival, you'll be picked up by your English-speaking driver from either the airport or your hotel, then begin the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Parkone of Uganda’s top wildlife destinations.
Along the way, enjoy a lunch stop before continuing into the scenic park, home to diverse landscapes, over 600 bird species, ten primate types including chimpanzees, and large mammals like elephants and lions. Arrive by late afternoon or evening and check in to your lodge. If time permits, enjoy an optional evening game drive.
Accomodation: Tembo Safari Lodge
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Kazinga Channel
Start the day with an early breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you’ll look out for buffaloes, elephants, lions, and leopards.
Return to the lodge to rest and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, take a scenic two-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birdlife along the shores. After the cruise, choose to relax back at the lodge or go for another game drive, ending around 6:30–7:00pm.
Accomodation: Tembo Safari Lodge
Day 3: Ishasha Game Drive transfer to Bwindi Begin the day with an early game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you may spot buffaloes, elephants, lions, and possibly leopards. After the drive, return to the lodge, check out, and head to the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions often seen lounging in fig trees, though sightings are not guaranteed. Afterward, continue the journey to your lodge near Bwindi National Park (Ruhija sector), arriving around 6:00 pm. Optional: Instead of the morning game drive, you may choose to go chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge with permits arranged in advance. Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp
Day 3: Ishasha Game Drive transfer to Bwindi Begin the day with an early game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you may spot buffaloes, elephants, lions, and possibly leopards. After the drive, return to the lodge, check out, and head to the Ishasha sector in search of the famous tree-climbing lions often seen lounging in fig trees, though sightings are not guaranteed. Afterward, continue the journey to your lodge near Bwindi National Park (Ruhija sector), arriving around 6:00 pm. Optional: Instead of the morning game drive, you may choose to go chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge with permits arranged in advance. Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp
Day 5: Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with views of Lake Bunyonyi’s scenic islands before beginning your journey back to Entebbe.
En route, stop at the Equator for lunch and a chance to take some memorable photos. You’ll arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon or evening, just in time for your departure.
Days 4 - 5
Day 4: Gorilla trekking Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, head to the ranger station for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. Then set off into Bwindi Forest for an unforgettable trek. Once you locate a gorilla family, you’ll spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat, a truly awe-inspiring experience.
After the trek, return to your lodge, check out, and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 scenic islands, the lake offers breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation and reflection.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
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