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Forest encounters meet savanna days
YOUR STARTING POINT
Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on days 1 and 2, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on days 3 and 4, and Lake Mburo National Park on day 5, before returning to Kampala or Entebbe Airport on day 6.
Choose budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation. Specific lodges and room types are proposed in your quotation and remain subject to availability.
DAY 1
Meet your private guide in Kampala or Entebbe and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Settle into your accommodation in the park area. An afternoon activity can be arranged if arrival time allows. Overnight in the Queen Elizabeth area.
DAY 2
Enjoy a morning game drive and an afternoon boat journey on the Kazinga Channel, subject to the agreed schedule and availability. Spend a second night in the Queen Elizabeth area.
DAY 3
After breakfast, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the area allocated for your gorilla trekking permit. This is a transfer day, with stops agreed around driving time. Check in and prepare for the following morning’s trek. Overnight near your Bwindi trekking sector.
DAY 4
Attend the park briefing and follow your ranger team into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla trekking experience. The duration depends on the gorillas’ location and conditions. Return to your accommodation to relax after the trek. Spend a second night in the Bwindi area. Gorilla trekking is restricted to participants aged 15 years and above.
DAY 5
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel to Lake Mburo National Park. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an agreed afternoon activity or relax at your accommodation. Optional activities are specified in your quotation. Overnight in the Lake Mburo area.
DAY 6
After breakfast, transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport, with an Equator stop if time allows. Any morning activity in Lake Mburo depends on your departure schedule and must be agreed in advance. Confirm airport drop-off timing with us before booking your flight.
REST WELL. EXPLORE MORE.
These are accommodation options, not confirmed reservations. Tell us your favourites; we match room type, meal plan, route and availability in your personalised quotation.
NIGHTS 1–2
A base for game drives and the Kazinga Channel; room and meal arrangements are confirmed in your quotation.
Bandas & safari tents
A Kazinga Channel setting with bandas and tents; bathrooms vary by accommodation type.
Include in my safari — Queen Elizabeth Bush LodgeLodge & camping
A savanna setting near the Kazinga Channel, offering lodge accommodation and a campsite.
Include in my safari — Engiri Game Lodge & CampsiteSafari lodge
A lodge near the Kazinga Channel, offering a comfortable base for exploring Queen Elizabeth.
Include in my safari — Buffalo Safari LodgeNIGHTS 3–4
Your gorilla permit sector comes first. Rushaga stays suit southern Bwindi; Lake Mutanda requires a planned road transfer. We confirm the right base before booking.
Lakeside resort
A scenic Lake Mutanda base for southern Bwindi journeys, with trekking transfers matched to your permit sector.
The lodge currently lists a closure from 1 March to 14 June 2027. We will suggest another stay for those dates.
Include in my safari — Mutanda Lake ResortGorilla trekking lodge
A comfortable forest-view lodge near Rushaga Gate in southern Bwindi.
Include in my safari — Ichumbi Gorilla LodgeRooms, cottages & camping
Standard rooms, luxury cottages and space to pitch your own tent near the Rushaga trekking area.
Include in my safari — Rushaga Gorilla LodgeNIGHT 5
Choose a lodge for relaxed safari evenings, or a campsite for your self-drive adventure.
Cottages & rooms
A family-run retreat on a rocky outcrop near the park, with private cottages and sunset views.
Include in my safari — Rwakobo RockCottages
Hilltop cottages near Sanga Gate, with park views and bicycle safari arrangements.
Include in my safari — Hyena Hill LodgeLuxury lodge
A secluded rocky setting beside Lake Mburo, with private accommodation and an infinity pool overlooking the valley.
Include in my safari — Mihingo LodgeCamping option
An eco-friendly campsite on the park boundary, suited to travellers seeking a simple outdoor stay.
Include in my safari — Leopard Rest CampPrivate transport and fuel, driver-guide, accommodation and meal basis, gorilla permits, park entry and each agreed activity. Only the items expressly included in your written quotation form part of the price.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, drinks and optional activities. Domestic flights and extra nights require separate arrangements.
Before you travel: permits, driving times, packing & payments ↗
Gorilla trekking age requirement: children under 15 years are not allowed to trek gorillas. Participants must be at least 15 years old on the trekking date.
Trekking arrangements depend on permit allocation and park requirements. Tell us the ages of any children and any walking or mobility considerations so we can discuss suitability. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.