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- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
Overview
Queen Elizabeth & Gorilla Trekking Safari is a five-day trip that starts with arrival at Entebbe Airport and a transfer to Kampala. The next stop is Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's classic safari destinations.
From the park the route continues to Bwindi, where a full day is set aside for gorilla trekking. The journey then returns to Kampala and Entebbe for departure.
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
Day 1 · Entebbe
Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala
Day 2 · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3 · Bwindi
Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi
Day 4 · Bwindi
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Day 5 · Entebbe
Bwindi – Kampala/Entebbe Out
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Entebbe
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)
Day 2 · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities: • Our guide will pick you up at 7:30 am from your hotel and drive to Kasese via Fort Portal. • The first stop over is Lunch in Kasese as you enjoy the winding scenery of the foot hills of Mt. Rwenzori. • After lunch, a drive to Elizabeth National Park enables visitors to enjoy beautiful scenery. • Evening two hour Boat cruise along the famous Kazinga channel is a worthwhile opportunity to see Hippo, Bufallo, Kobs, Elephants, warthogs etc. This trip also enables visitor chance to see spectacular birds. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth – (B, L, D)
Day 3 · 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)
Day 4 · 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)
Day 5 · Entebbe
Bwindi – Kampala/Entebbe Out
Activities: Return to Kampala, then Entebbe via Mbarara to Igongo Cultural Village to explore the life style and the culture of the Ankole and Bahima people; it is at Igongo center where the future meets the past. With lunch en route and stop over at Equator Uganda before your evening departures back home. Departure: Transfer to airport 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
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
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.