5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali

5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali is one of the best Uganda safaris from Kigali to book for those travelers already in Rwanda but would like to enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a Uganda wildlife safari experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali is sought after by travelers after cutting short the long driving distance from Entebbe to Bwindi, as well as reduce on the cost of the gorilla trekking permit which relatively cheaper compared to the Rwanda gorilla trekking permit price.

Book this 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali for a chance to enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park following the visit of the Lake Queen of England HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Kindly note that this 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari can be customized as per your schedule and preference; the safari could also start and end in Kigali Rwanda.

Safari Highlights of 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali

  • Pick up in Kigali
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Ishasha tree climbing lions
  • Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
  • Batwa Pygmies Cultural Experience

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi Buhoma Sector, Batwa Pygmy Experience

You will be picked up from Kigali Airport upon your arrival by your guide who will meet you and brief you about your trip. Thereafter, you will start your drive to Katuna border to cross to Uganda. Once in Bwindi, you will continue to the lodge for check in, relax as you wait for lunch at the lodge.

Later get to enjoy a Batwa cultural experience for a chance to learn about the locals and their way of life. Return to the lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, you will meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing you will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the mountain gorillas and also conversant with different gorilla trekking trails. Trekking of mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. Spend up to 1 hour with the gorillas, and thereafter proceed to trek back to the starting point.

Get your trekking certificate, and return to the lodge for a late lunch. Spend the rest of the after relaxing and reminiscing about your earlier experience. Dinner and an overnight stay as above.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha Sector Game Drive

After breakfast at the lodge, proceed to transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and get to enjoy a game drive in the Ishasha sector famous for the tree climbing lions. Chance to spot tree climbing lions, and a number of other wildlife in the park. Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant and enjoy more game viewing as you transfer to the lodge. Check in at the lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Elephant Plains Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After having an early breakfast at your lodge, you will engage in a morning game drive around Queen Elizabeth national park where you will enjoy looking out for wildlife species such as elephants, lions, buffalos, antelopes among others. Your lunch will be had after your morning game drive.

You will also in a boat cruise along Kazinga channel as you enjoy the scenery and also look out for different wildlife species in the water such as hippos, elephants, buffalos and Nile crocodiles and also various bird species such as cormorants, hammerkops, kingfishers, fish eagles. You will return to your lodge after your boat ride for dinner and overnight as above.

Day 5: Departure

Drive Time: 5-6 hours

After breakfast at your lodge, you will depart the lodge and transfer to Entebbe International Airport making a lunch stop en-route and stop at the Equator. You shall arrive in time for check in at the airport for your flight out. This brings your safari to an end.

End of 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali

Price Includes:

  1. Gorilla Permit
  2. Batwa fees
  3. 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser and fuel
  4. Pick up from Rwanda
  5. Park fees and activities indicated
  6. Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
  7. All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  8. All meals during the safari
  9. Complimentary drinking water in the safari vehicle

Price excludes:

  1. Flights and visa fees
  2. Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages, etc.
  3. Portage and wait staff gratuity
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