DAY 1: ENTEBBE
On arrival at Entebbe airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at BEST WESTERN PREMIER GARDEN HOTEL. (B)
DAY 2: ENTEBBE – BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
This morning you will be taken to Entebbe airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, passing local villages on your way. Two nights at BUHOMA LODGE. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NP
Today you will take an early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the mountains in search of the mountain gorillas. Spend a precious hour with these creatures before returning to the lodge. Upon your return, enjoy a complimentary massage or explore the local area. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: BWINDI – ISHASHA, QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
This morning if you have opted for a second trek, you will again set off into the forest. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will be able to visit a community project on the border of the park. In the afternoon, with time permitting, you will be taken on a game drive in search of the famous tree climbing lions. Two nights at ISHASHA WILDERNESS CAMP. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: ISHASHA, QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: ISHASHA – MWEYA, QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
After breakfast you will drive to the Mweya sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Two nights ELEPHANT PLAINS LODGE or similar. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: ISHASHA – MWEYA, QUEEN ELIZABETH NP
Today you will enjoy chimpanzee trekking in Chombura (Kyambura) Gorge and later, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: QUEEN ELIZABETH NP – ENTEBBE
Enjoy an early morning game drive before being transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Entebbe. This marks the end of your safari. (B)
• 7 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
• Meals as indicated (B, L, D)
• Park entry fees
• Game drives in QENP
• Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel in QENP
• Ishasha Community project visit
• Flights Entebbe to Kihihi, Mweya to Entebbe
NOTE:
• Excludes gorilla trekking permits – current price USD $800. Minimum age for gorilla trekking
is 15 years. Excludes chimp permits – Current price USD $100.
• This safari is based on set departures, although a private version of this is available subject to availability.
Subject to change without notice.
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