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Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi – 6 Days

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Uganda · 6 days · 5 nights

Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi – 6 Days

Duration
6 days · 5 nights

Overview

Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi is a six-day journey through western Uganda. It starts with arrival at Entebbe Airport and a transfer to Kampala, then heads to Kibale National Park.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale leads on to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the route then continues to Bwindi. A full day in Bwindi is devoted to gorilla trekking, before the journey returns to Kampala or Entebbe.

Accommodations, arrival and departure transfers, local and safari guides, meals per the itinerary, park entrance fees and applicable transportation are all part of the trip.

The route

Day by day, at a glance

  1. Day 1 · Kampala

    Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala

  2. Day 2 · Kibale National Park

    Kampala - Kibale National Park

  3. Day 3 · Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park

  4. Day 4 · Bwindi

    Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi

  5. Day 5 · Bwindi

    Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

  6. Day 6 · Kampala

    Bwindi - Kampala/Entebbe

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Kampala

    Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala

    Upon arrival at airport in Uganda, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Overnight: Kampala – (D)

  2. Day 2 · Kibale National Park

    Kampala - Kibale National Park

    Activities: • Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains. • Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area of the park for outstanding cultural visit. Overnight: Kibale – (B, L, D)

  3. Day 3 · Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Activities: • In the morning you will have breakfast to transfer to Kibale Headquarters for briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search for chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed. • After chimp trekking drive to Queen Elizabeth ready for an evening two hour Boat cruise along the famous Kazinga channel a worthwhile opportunity to see Hippos, Bufallos, Kobs, Elephants, warthogs etc. • This trip also enables visitor chance to see spectacular birds. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth – (L, D)

  4. Day 4 · Bwindi

    Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi

    Activities: • Begin your day with a cup of coffee. Early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile makes visitors encounter elephants, buffalo, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs and a variety of birds. • Thereafter drive through the Ishasha Sector; this takes you through the unique western rift valley escarpment. • If time allows take on a mini game drive in Ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi forest National Park. Overnight: Bwindi – (B, L, D)

  5. Day 5 · Bwindi

    Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

    Activities: • Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it is well worth the effort. • The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Overnight: Bwindi – (B, L, D)

  6. Day 6 · Kampala

    Bwindi - Kampala/Entebbe

    Activities: Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch en route with stopover at Igongo cultural centre to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima. Proceed to the Equator Uganda before your evening departures home. Departure: Transfer to airport – (B, L) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form

Where you'll stay

Accommodations

Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.

How it works

Made to order

  • Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
  • Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
  • Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.

What's included

Inclusions and exclusions

Included

  • Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
  • Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
  • Local guides / safari guides where applicable
  • Meals per itinerary
  • Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
  • Applicable transportation

Not included

  • Airfare and air taxes
  • Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
  • Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
  • Visa and visa fees
  • Optional sightseeing and activities
  • Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
  • For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
  • We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form

Travel insurance

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Your specialists

Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith

Roshan Matovu, Assistant Manager

Roshan Matovu

Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.

Edith, Senior Travel Consultant

Edith

Senior Travel Consultant

Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.