5 days Uganda safari
5 Days Uganda safari package is designed for travelers who are interested in short safari to see mountain gorillas and view general wildlife in one o
$2882-3675 USD
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Safari summary
Day 1: Pickup and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Game drive in Ishasha to see tree climbing lions – Transfer to Bwindi national park
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Day 4: Tracking gorillas in Bwindi – Visit the Batwa Pygmies
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala for departure`a
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Primate trekking
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1:Pickup and Transfer to Queen
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
A guide from Azas Safaris Uganda will pick you up from the airport in Entebbe on arrival or from your hotel to start your 5 days Uganda wildlife safari. After the briefing, you will start the 6-hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth is located in the south western part of the country which is arguably the most scenic. Expect to catch sight of lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, national parks and other physical features.
Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge (High-end),
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
You will set off early from your lodge with packed breakfast for an early morning game drive to spot early risers, nocturnal mammals and predators before they retreat to their hideouts. The early morning game drive is one of the most popular activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect to spot hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, leopard, lions and a collection of both resident and migratory birds. The game drive takes about 3 hours and could be done in the Kasenyi or Mweya plains.
Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge (High-end),
Day 3: Game drive in Ishasha
Bwindi Impenetrable
You will wake up to sumptuous breakfast and get ready to transfer to Bwindi. Before leaving for Bwindi, you will have a final game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tree climbing lions are only found in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. They are very few but Uganda has about 4 prides. Kruger National Park in South Africa has 1 pride while Tanzania’s lake Manyara has 2. The lions are said to love trees because it protects them from bugs living on lower ground.
Day 4: Tracking gorillas in Bwindi
Day 4:Tracking gorillas in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:00 am by and is conducted by park Guides/Rangers at the head offices. All trackers must be at the park by this time and must attend the briefing to get an overview of what to expect during the trek. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi involves choosing from among 15 habituated gorilla families. You will be allocated one based on your age and overall fitness. After the briefing, you will go into the jungle looking for the primates.
Dinner and overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
After completing the main activities in your 5 days Uganda safari, you will wake up at your own leisure and depending on your flight arrangements. Take breakfast and wait for the Guide to come pick you up. The driver will start the 8-hour journey from Bwindi to Entebbe while making several stops along the way. If you didn’t visit the Igongo Cultural Centre or the equator crossing, this will be the time to do so.
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