4 Days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth safari.
4 days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth safari is a stunning safari that takes you to Uganda’s best national parks that is Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park for both primate tracking and then Queen Elizabeth national park game viewing experience and boat cruise experience. The safari starts and then ends in Kampala with African Vacation Safaris.
Day 1: Pick up and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park.
On the 1st day of the safari, your safari guide from African Vacation Safaris will pick you from Entebbe/ you’re your hotel in Kamala and then welcome you and brief you about the safari, after the briefing you will start on your journey to Queen Elizabeth national park with stopovers along the way that is one at Kayabwe for the equator experience, taking pictures, and later proceed with your journey and make another stopover in Mbarara for the en-route lunch in any preferred restaurant.
After lunch you will continue with your journey and pass Ishaka-Bushenyi with the eye-catching attractions towards Queen, upon your arrival at the park you will have the en-route game viewing to spot various wildlife in the park. And upon your arrival you will check in your lodge and then be served with dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Game drive, boat cruise and then transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.
On the 2nd day of the safari, get up early in the morning and then meet your safari guide, and transfer to the park for the early morning game drive to spot the early risers, after the experience return back to the park and take breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from the lodge and then transfer for the boat cruise along Kazinga channel for a more safari experience, to spot the crocodiles, hippos and then various bird species along.
After the boat cruise you proceed with your journey to Bwindi with the en-route lunch along the way, after lunch continue with your journey with the stunning views of the terraced farms, rolling hills, attractive roads and among others. Upon your arrival you will check in your lodge and then served with dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park.
On the 3rd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast you will carry your lunch, and meet your safari guide and he will transfer you to the park’s headquarters for the gorilla trekking briefing of the rules and regulations to follow by the experienced park ranger and guides. After the briefing you will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the mountain gorillas and also conversant with the various gorilla trekking traits. Gorilla trekking takes a period of about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas.
During gorilla trekking you will be impressed with the diverse spotting of various biodiversity and once the mountain gorillas are spotted you be given a period of one hour to be in the presence of the gorillas, that is watching them feeding, playing, breastfeeding, mothers grooming their young ones, taking pictures and recording their videos and among others. After the experience you will be transferred back to the starting point to where you will be will receive the gorilla trekking certificates for taking part in gorilla trekking. After the experience you will be transferred for the Batwa community experience this is where you will interact with them, check out their curio shops, enjoying their dances and songs, and among others. Later you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: Departure.
On the final day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and take a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out from your lodge and meet your safari guide and then get ready to transfer back to Kampala. Along the way you will have a stopover in Mbarara to where you will have the enroute lunch at Igongo cultural centre, this is a unique and a fascinating spot that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Ankole people.
As you savor a delicious meal of the local cuisine, you will be treated to a captivating experience of the traditional dances, crafts and among many others that offers a glimpse into the vibrant culture.
The center’s tranquil surroundings, beautiful gardens and scenic views of the perfect environment that add to the charm of this memorable lunch experience. After the experience you will proceed with your journey until you reach in Kampala. And once you arrive you will be dropped at Entebbe International Airport for your flight next back home or your hotel in Kampala that will make your safari come to the end.
End of 4 Days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth safari
Tour includes.
Entrance fees.
Boat cruise.
Park entrance fees
Gorilla trekking permits.
Batwa cultural tours.
All mentioned activities
Services of an English speaking driver guide
Full board accommodation
Pick up and drop off
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled water
Tour excludes.
Air flight tickets.
Visas.
Optional activities not included on the itinerary.
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, tips among others.