This tour will take you through Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a variety of different species of mammals and birds, and the famous Kazinga Channel for boat cruising. Queen Elizabeth National Park is definitely among the world’s most bio-diversified wildlife sanctuaries featuring leopards, chimpanzees, hippos, African elephants, and Cape Buffaloes, not forgetting the beautiful lunch cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
The best time to visit Uganda is from June to August and December to February, which are the Dry seasons. Wildlife viewing is at its peak then. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Uganda. The habitat of rainforests is, by default, very wet, and you can’t avoid rain completely. However, after heavy rain, the skies often open up to bright sunshine.
Uganda is a safe country to visit, especially when your part of an organized game drive with private guides, as you will be with us. These tours are designed to enhance your safety and provide you with a well-guided experience. There are, of course, some places to avoid in big cities like Kampala or Entebbe. But – as with everywhere else in the world – you’ll be fine by taking some precautions. Just some examples to be on the safe side, pun intended, don’t explore the city at night without a driver or guide, keep your valuables close to you, avoid wearing prominent and visible jewelry, and leave some things like passports in the hotel safe.
This is an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. This trip is made just for you, exactly as you want it! Our experienced travel consultants, along with our knowledgeable guides, will make sure that your wishes come true. There are numerous advantages to such a trip. First, you can cruise around in a private safari vehicle and have a personal guide. It’s completely up to you what time you leave in the morning and when you come back (taking into account your guide’s advice, of course). Secondly, once you’re in a national park, you can observe specific animals or herds for as long as you like. No one will push you to move along. And lastly, knowing your wishes, your personal guide will give you the right tips, turning your trip into an unforgettable experience in Africa.
At Gorilla Bookings Uganda, we’re all about co-creating your perfect journey. When you plan your African adventures with us, you’re not just booking a trip but embarking on a personalized experience. We start by understanding your wishes and preferences and won’t stop until every aspect of your journey aligns perfectly with your vision. Our team works closely with you to ensure your entire trip is tailored to your satisfaction. For added convenience, we offer a selection of our most popular African safari Tours & Holidays as a starting point for your consideration.
Yes, yes, yes! Not only the Big Five pose for your pictures, but also Rhinos, hyenas, hippos, zebras, Giraffes, or the unique Ugandan kob. And then there’s the birdlife-with more than 1,000 species of all kinds and colors, Uganda is a birdwatcher’s paradise. And if you love primates, Uganda clearly is your place to be: the diverse jungles are home to as many as 24 species of monkeys, from the nocturnal to the beautifully colored blue monkeys and the breathtaking mountain gorillas and Chimpanzee in their Natural Habitat.
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This tour will take you through Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a variety of different species of mammals and birds, and the famous Kazinga Channel for boat cruising. Queen Elizabeth National Park is definitely among the world’s most bio-diversified wildlife sanctuaries featuring leopards, chimpanzees, hippos, African elephants, and Cape Buffaloes, not forgetting the beautiful lunch cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Breakfast for day one will be provided at the hotel or your place of residence, followed by a meet, and greet and briefing on the 3 days of the Queen Elizabeth Tour by our driver. There will be a number of stopovers including at the Uganda Equator along Masaka road. Here you will be able to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres and also experiment with how water swirls in different directions when placed in the northern and southern hemispheres. Take photos and even buy some of the beautiful souvenirs. Head straight to the lodge.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Start the day with early game drives that expose us to diverse animals including the Big Five—elephants, buffaloes, big cats- lions, leopards, and rhinos. More times in the evening, warthogs, and hunchback carnivals like hyenas are spotted along the circuits as we drive along, and many more species that are residents to this park. There is a rich birdlife especially our version of storks in the wetland spots as we reach the flamingoes in the salt lakes at Kasenyi.
Enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel, a 36km channel linking Lake George and Lake Edward. Here you’ll see land and water-adapted hippos yawning, the National Geographical Society killing machine, the Nile crocodile, gaping along the banks, and the savannah version of pigs, the warthog-Pumba are a hallmark sign in this animal home. With your binoculars along the peninsula, you’ll have a magnificent view of birds and animals like the ever-playing African elephants in the water.
Our dedicated team of Hermosa Life Tours and Travel will be at the Kigali International Airport to meet and assist you. Later, go for lunch in Kigali. Thereafter, you drive to Musanze, the home of the mountain gorilla. During the drive, you will have the opportunity to discover and appreciate the Rwandan landscapes. You will relax and enjoy the lodge’s amenities after check-in. You can also go on an optional community visitation tour or visit the twin lakes, Burera and Ruhondo.
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport with a transfer to Musanze
Our dedicated team of Gorilla Bookings Uganda will be at the Kigali International Airport to meet and assist you. Later, go for lunch in Kigali. Thereafter, you drive to Musanze, the home of the mountain gorilla. On the drive, you will have time to discover and view the Rwandan landscapes. You will relax and enjoy the amenities after check-in at the lodge. You can also go on an optional community visitation tour.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Undertake the Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the home of mountain gorillas, the Volcano National Park headquarters at Kinigi, to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we go on this once-in-a-lifetime experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them, you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long-lost cousins. Return to your hotel for lunch, and then go on an afternoon cultural experience at the Gorilla Guardians’ (formerly Ibyiwacu Culture Village Center). You will then have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Undertake the golden monkey trek with a Transfer to Kigali International Airport
After breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters to meet your guides for the golden monkey tracking. After completing your experience, you will be transferred to the airport in Kigali for your outbound transfer back home. Take a complimentary city tour and go to the local market, the craft market, and visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial site.
Location: Kigali
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees