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.
Your 4 days at Rwanda Gorillas, Golden Monkey Safari will take you to Volcanoes National Park which is one of the volcanoes among the Virunga massif There are two main activities carried out in this park and they are; Gorilla and golden monkey trekking, and you are only given one hour while in the presence of these endangered animals when found in the forest.
Day 1: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Today when you arrive in Kigali, you are going to meet the company driver who is going to drive you through this 4-day Rwanda gorillas, golden monkey safari. He will brief you first and then transfer you to the North Eastern where this Park lies. This park is one of the three gorilla destinations in the whole world, check-in at the hotel get lunch, and rest in the afternoon.
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: Mountain gorilla trekking day
Wake up very early in the morning enjoy breakfast get your packed lunch then drive to Kinigi Park Headquarters in Volcanoes National Park. You are going to be briefed and then led to the forest to search for mountain gorillas, these gorillas live in groups and there are 10 habituated mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and you will trek one of them. You are going to be allowed to stay in the presence of mountain gorillas for one hour even though the search for them takes 2-7 hours. Send your one hour with them take photos then move back to the lodge for dinner.
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: Golden monkey trekking and Iby’iwachu Cultural encounter
With breakfast in the morning, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing then move to the forest to search for these golden monkeys. You will also be looking at other primates and mammals that live in this park. Since they are also endangered, one hour is always given to trekkers to follow them, after returning to the lodge for a hot lunch.
In the evening, discover the culture of the Rwandans and you will have to dance to their tunes since they are so interesting, taste their meals if you wish and don’t forget to buy a souvenir for remembrance. Dinner 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 4: Transfer back to Kigali
On this last day of your 4 days Rwanda gorillas and golden monkey, wake up have breakfast then check out from the lodge and drive to Kigali for your flight back home.
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)
Golden Monkey
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