Visit Uganda(Queen Elisabeth)

4 Days Visit Uganda for Lake Bunyonyi relaxation and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

$1700-2000 USD

pp

Safari summary

This 4 Days Rwanda – Uganda safari holiday involves the visit to one of the deepest Lakes in Africa. Lake Bunyonyi is in south-western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale, and it is close to the border with Rwanda. Have your full relaxation, get on the canoe rides with the views of the hopping islands. Other optional activities: visit to the Batwa pygmies, community tours, birding tours. It also takes you to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoy the game drives, the boat safari on Kazinga channel and Kyambura Gorge chimpanzees’ treks plus other primates. This is a private tour; you will be using your private 4×4 jeep land cruiser with a private guide.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Moderate activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
  • Primate trekking
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Laundry
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Pick up from Kigali +Transfer to UG

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, our dedicated team of Opportune Safaris will be at the Kigali International airport for the meet and greet assistance, clear with customs, brief you about the tour before beginning the long drive to Uganda side. Alternatively, if you are already in Kigali, meet our guide then start off, cross via Cyanika border. The journey takes about -/+ 4 hours and you need to set off early. Overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Meal plan: Bed and breakfast)

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Community visit&Transfer to Queen

Wake up to a relaxed breakfast and short visit to the Batwa community. The Batwa are a local Pygmy tribe that is located on the top of the hill near the end of Lake Bunyonyi. You will first have a relaxing boat trip and a short hike (around 20 minutes) then you will arrive at the tribe. They will greet you happily then take you through their ways of life. Overnight stay at Pumba Safari Cottages (Meal plan: Bed and breakfast).

Pumba Safari Cottages

Morning Game drive

Today you will have a very early morning breakfast and head for an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth national Park in search for other wildlife. Alongside you will be able to spot some wildlife such as the elephants, buffaloes, water bucks, lions and numerous bird species. You will later return to the lodge and head for lunch before embarking on a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. Overnight stay at Pumba Safari Cottages (Meal plan: Bed and breakfast).

Pumba Safari Cottages

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura

This is yet another great primate’s experience in Queen Elizabeth national park. After morning healthy breakfast, prepare for chimpanzee trekking experience in the famous gorge. Chimpanzee trekking is available all year round; different visitors enjoy it here. The Kyambura gorge is vast hence attracting other mammals and small primates like the red-tailed monkeys, colobus and velvet monkeys.Your lunch will be served along the way as you embark on the journey back to Rwanda.

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