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6 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Duration 6 Days
Destination Uganda
Trip Type Gorilla trekking and wildlife

Overview

 6 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

6 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari is a premium Uganda safari designed for travelers who want to combine gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi scenery and Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife in one smooth luxury journey. The safari includes domestic flights from Entebbe to Kisoro and from Mweya Airstrip back to Entebbe to reduce long road travel.

The journey starts with a flight to Kisoro, followed by a private transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where guests stay at Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge. The main highlight is gorilla trekking in Bwindi, combined with a cultural experience around the local community near the forest.

After Bwindi, the safari continues to Lake Bunyonyi for beautiful scenery before heading to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Guests stay at Elephant Plains Lodge and enjoy a game drive plus a Kazinga Channel boat safari, with chances to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, lions and many bird species. The safari ends with a domestic flight from Mweya Airstrip back to Entebbe.

Trip Outline

  • Day 1: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experience
  • Day 3: Lake Bunyonyi Excursion
  • Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Detailed Itinerary: 6 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Your 6 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari begins with pickup in Entebbe and assistance for your domestic flight to Kisoro Airstrip. This short flight helps reduce the long road journey and gives you a smooth luxury start to southwestern Uganda.
On arrival at Kisoro Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred by private vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will continue to the Nkuringo sector and check in at Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge. The rest of the day is for relaxation as you enjoy the beautiful views, fresh air and peaceful lodge atmosphere.

Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

After an early breakfast at Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, your guide will transfer you to the gorilla trekking briefing point. The park rangers will explain the trekking rules, safety guidelines and what to expect before you enter Bwindi Forest in search of a mountain gorilla family.
The trek can take a few hours depending on the location of the gorillas, but the experience is very rewarding. Once the gorillas are found, you will spend one unforgettable hour watching them feed, rest, groom and move through their natural forest habitat. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a cultural experience around the Bwindi community. This gives you a chance to learn about local traditions, community life and the people living near the forest.

Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

After breakfast, you will leave Bwindi and enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes. The route offers lovely views of terraced hills, rural villages and the green landscapes of southwestern Uganda.
On arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you will enjoy the calm lake atmosphere, island views and peaceful scenery. Depending on timing, you may enjoy a boat ride, lakeside relaxation or a simple scenic experience around the lake. Later, you will check in at BirdNest Resort Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: BirdNest Resort Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast at BirdNest Resort Lake Bunyonyi, you will check out and begin your scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside, rolling hills, local towns and changing landscapes as you move from the lake region toward Uganda’s famous savannah park.
On arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will check in at Elephant Plains Lodge. The lodge offers a comfortable luxury setting with beautiful views and easy access to the park’s main wildlife areas. The rest of the day is for relaxation, enjoying the lodge and preparing for the next day’s wildlife safari.

Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge

After an early breakfast at Elephant Plains Lodge, you will head out for a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive gives you a chance to search for wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, warthogs and different bird species.
After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a Kazinga Channel boat safari, one of the best wildlife experiences in the park. The boat safari offers chances to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds and animals coming to the channel to drink.
After the boat safari, you will return to Elephant Plains Lodge for dinner and overnigh

Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge

After breakfast at Elephant Plains Lodge, you will check out and transfer to Mweya Airstrip for your domestic flight back to Entebbe. This flight gives the safari a comfortable ending by reducing the long road journey from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On arrival in Entebbe, you will be assisted with your onward arrangements. Depending on your schedule, you may be dropped at Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe, marking the end of your 6 Days Luxury Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari.

Inclusions

  • Luxury accommodation during the safari
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Domestic flight from Entebbe to Kisoro
  • Domestic flight from Mweya Airstrip to Entebbe
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle for ground transfers
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Uganda gorilla trekking permit
  • Bwindi cultural experience
  • Lake Bunyonyi excursion
  • Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Kazinga Channel boat safari
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Pickup and drop-off in Entebbe

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Uganda visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

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