5 Days Big Five Wildlife Safari Queen Elizabeth andBwindi National Parks

5 Days Big Five Wildlife Safari Queen Elizabeth andBwindi National Parks

On this Lions and Gorilla Tour in Uganda, you will trek through the Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park looking for the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. Drive through Ishasha –the home of climbing lions on towards Queen Elizabeth national Park also known as the medley of wonders because of the rich biodiversity.

Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will be picked by our guide at 7:00am from Kampala and embark on your journey to the famous Queen Elizabeth National park. On your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you stop at the equator in Masaka town. At this point, there are two cement circles marking the equator line and it is worth stopping if you are traveling to Masaka or Kampala for a photo moment. Also watch a demonstration by local entrepreneur on how water swirls in opposite directions in the northern & southern hemispheres at the equator line. Another reason that make equator worthwhile stop are the great shopping bargains. The point has got several craft shops and art galleries run by individuals and organizations. 

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat To Kazinga Channel

After early breakfast, you will catch up with the early risers as your driver takes you for the morning game drive! It is an amazing experience to have great chances of spotting other wild animals like; Buffalos, Uganda Kob (Uganda national antelope), Elephants, Hippos, Lions, Leopards, waterbucks, warthogs and many other wild animals. After that excellent drive, you will return to your lodge for relaxation. After lunch, you will go for an amazing launch cruise on Kazinga Channel where you will have exciting and unforgettable memories as one of the highlights of your tour. 

Relaxed Morning & Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today after your relaxed Breakfast, embark on your journey to Buhoma, a location near the famous Bwindi impenetrable National park. This park is mostly famous for the rare mountain gorillas and the drive to the park is incredibly scenic, passing through various local villages and the lush green countryside & hills which characterize so much of south western Uganda. Once you are in the forest park, it is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa and the diversity of species is a feature of the park.

Gorilla Tracking!

After your breakfast, along with your packed lunch, you will report to the park premises for registration by 8:00am and be briefed by Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides.You will then start to trek through the bumpy bushes in search for the amazing Gorillas. There is as well a greater opportunity of seeing other species like the birds, monkeys, chimpanzees, beautiful butterflies among others. . The time allowed to be with these gorillas in Uganda is 1 hour and every minute of the experience is worth the time you spent in search for them. As you retire from the forest, you could take an optional activity like visiting the pigmys or you can relax at the lodge.

Drive Back To Kampala

Today is the last day of your trip! After your breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala.