5 Days Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Flying Safari
5 Days Queen Elizabeth: This fantastic 5 days Queen Elizabeth and Gorilla flying safari will take you to both Uganda’s most visited parks Queen Elizabeth national park a home to a wide biodiversity of animal species enjoy game drives and boat cruise on the kazinga channel, you will as well visit Bwindi impenetrable forest national park a beautiful park known for housing the endangered mountain gorillas. This safari will provide you with a combination of tours that will leave you with unforgettable memories
Detailed itinerary
Day1. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park by a domestic plane
Firstly, following an early breakfast will be a transfer to Entebbe international air strip / Kajansi air strip for a flight transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park landing at Mweya Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be met by our company guide/driver who will lead you to your reserved accommodation. Check for a cup of water of juicy and a short relaxation and lunch. Following the lunch will be an evening game drive in search of wildlife that inhabit the park, games expected to see include lions, elephant, buffaloes, antelope species. At this time, you will head to the lodge for dinner and also overnight:5 Days Queen Elizabeth
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal plan: half board
Accommodation Option:
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Bush Lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| katara Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day2. Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on a game drive & boat Cruise
After breakfast at the lodge, go for an early morning game drive through the park for an opportunity to see the early risen species such as the hyenas, wildebeest and many other different wildlife species like waterbucks, lions, elephants, , giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, leopards, warthogs, plus a variety of bird species.
You will also view different crater lakes in the park. After this 3 hours game drive, head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare for the afternoon 2 hour boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. The kazinga channel connects two lakes George and Edward and it’s a beautiful place to see more species of wildlife along the shores, it’s a home to over 560 hippos; also birds and other animals like crocodiles, elephants, antelopes among others will be seen. Return to the lodge and have dinner and overnight. 5 Days Queen Elizabeth
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal plan: half board
Accommodation Option:
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Bush Lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| katara Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day3. Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Following a delightful breakfast, the guide will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National a home to the endangered mountain gorillas, passing via the ishasha sector an extension of Queen Elizabeth national park, this sector is known for its tree climbing lions and many other wildlife species. Upon arrival, will be a check in into your reserved accommodation for relaxation and lunch. In the evening, you will go for the Batwa trail visit, learn more about their life, culture, they will teach you more about their hunting skills, farming skills, medical skills and many more. You will head back to the lodge after for dinner and overnight.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,
Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.
Drinking Water throughout
Day4. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
You will not only have early breakfast and packed lunch but also transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you’ll be briefed on the gorilla tracking. Furthermore, You will then be guided into the jungle to trek the shy primates. The trek length varies depending on where the gorillas spent their nights, ranging from 1hr to 7 hours, once you find the gorilla family, you will also spend one hour with them, observing them feeding, socializing, and displaying their prowess. Additionally, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. 5 Days Queen Elizabeth
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,
Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.
Drinking Water throughout
Day5. Fly back to Entebbe/Kampala
Additionally, enjoy your breakfast in the morning. Later, you will be transferred to Kihihi Airstrip for your return flight back to Entebbe International Airport/ Kajansi Air sprit. On arrival at Entebbe Airport, if your scheduled flight is on this you continue waiting for it or you can get back to your lodge depending on your program and this marks the end of your 5-Day Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Flying Safari,
Meal plan: All meals and drinking water
End of safari of 5 Days Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Flying Safari
Included in the 5 Days Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Flying Safari
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Water on board during the safari
Excluded in the 5 Days Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Flying Safari
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
