6Days Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Tour
GORILLLA TRACKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK, UGANDA
Uganda has a total area of 236,040 sq km, bordered by Kenya in the East and Tanzania in the South, Rwanda in the South west, DR Congo to the west and South Sudan to the North, making it a landlocked country. It lies at 10S to 40N Latitude and 300 to 350 East Longitude, so it is astride the Equator.1 00 N, 32 00 E. The country, however, is well watered and fertile. Although it lies at the Equator, it receives about three rainy seasons a year, with Lake Victoria, The Nile, the many forests and the Rwenzori mountains determining much of the climate. In forest ecosystems it rains regularly and weather is unpredictable. Water covers 36,330 sq km, about 15% of Uganda’s area. The country is rich in wildlife, game, birds, and a vast culture of over 50 tribes occupying this beautiful, green country. In Uganda alone a birder will enjoy twelve percent of bird species in the world; a tracker will find half of the world’s gorillas; an explorer will have an opportunity to see more than 7% of the world’s mammals. For the discerning traveler the potential for Ecotourism here is enormous, and the discreet have tapped into it.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport
Drive is 1 hour (Approx 46 Kms)
Arrival at Entebbe airport, Meet, greet with our company representative and transfer to your hotel in Kampala after accomplishing all the immigration procedures.
O/N: Golf Course Hotel, BB – Deluxe Room
Day 2: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park, 4; 00PM Boat cruise
Drive is 6-7 hours (Approx:386 km)
Breakfast at the Hotel
Very early in the morning, your guide will pick you up for your drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have lunch en-route and a stopover at the equator line in Kasese, take a photo stop. Upon arrival at the lodge, Straight away go the Boat cruise at 4:00pm on the Kazinga Channel.
O/N: Buffalo Safari Lodge, FB – Deluxe Room
Day 3: Game drive – Transfer to Ishasha
Drive is 1-2 hours (Approx:73 km)
Breakfast at the lodge, have a game drive in Kasenyi or Mweya sections of Queen Elizabeth and later connect to Ishasha and have an overnight there.
O/N: Ishasha Jungle Lodge, FB
Day 4: Game drive Ishasha – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Drive is 4-5 hours (Approx:140 km)
Breakfast at the lodge, and open up the day with a game drive in Ishasha. This sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park provides a variety of opportunities for sighting the tree climbing lions.
Have Lunch and later drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southern sector.
O/N: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Full Board
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking, Batwa Community visit
Morning Breakfast at the lodge, Transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Briefing and Gorilla trek (carrying packed lunch)
Later go for the Batwa community visit nearby the park.
O/N: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Full Board
Day 6: Drive to Entebbe and Fly out, Optional Flight to Entebbe
Drive is 8-9 hours (Approx:467km) Flight is 2-3 hours (Optional but highly recommended) Very early morning breakfast at the lodge and transfer (drive) directly to Entebbe and fly-out
Optional flight
Morning Breakfast and transfer to the airstrip, Flight Kisoro to Entebbe, Fly back to Entebbe and connect to your onward flight
End of your Uganda stay
Children on safari
Age limit for tracking
15 Years and above for Gorillas
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GENERAL INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Cost Includes | Meet and greet services, Assistance at the airport, Services of an experienced English speaking driver guide, Transfers as specified, Activities as specified, fees government taxes, Accommodation and meals as specified and 1 litre bottled mineral water per person per day for game drives. |
Cost Excludes | Domestic and International flights, Visas, Airport tax (International – pay direct), Travel/medical/baggage insurance, Driver guides & staffs gratuities, Drinks (Some high end properties are inclusive of drinks and laundry services, please enquire with us during booking for more details), Laundry Service, Dining rooms tips, Porterage, Telephone bill, Festive (Easter and Christmas/New Year) Supplements (Please enquire with us for supplement costs), Any other items of a personal nature. |
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