6 -DAY GORILLA TREK, QUEEN ELIZABETH & LAKE BUNYONYI

Published: 11 May 2025

6 -DAY GORILLA TREK, QUEEN ELIZABETH & LAKE BUNYONYI.
Based on 2 persons: $2770USD.
Based on 3 persons: $2550USD.
Based on 4 persons: $2450USD.
Safari overview
Take 6 -days gorilla trek, Queen Elizabeth & Lake Bunyonyi to enjoy a complete adventure of a lifetime in Uganda. Meet mountain gorillas in the wild, the big five game inclusive of the lazily lying tree climbing lions on tree branches and also have a chance to visit one of the world’s deepest freshwater Lakes -Lake Bunyonyi in this single 6 days Uganda luxury safari tour.
Your focus on this combined primate and wildlife Uganda safari tour will be in the 3 key destinations in the Western tourist circuit of Uganda- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda for mountain gorilla trekking. Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese for game drive to view the big game -from bush elephants, buffaloes, lions to leopards plus countless antelopes, birds and canoe trek on Lake Bunyonyi.
Brief Luxury itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at Kigali & travel to Queen Elizabeth NP via Katuna border
Day 2: A morning game drive, boat cruise Kazinga channel 40kms stretch
Day 3: To Bwindi via Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Gorilla trek & Lake Bunyonyi -Kabale (for ultimate relaxation)
Day 5: Canoe trek/ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Day 6: Transfer to Kigali/Kampala -end of Uganda safari
Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at Kigali & travel to Queen Elizabeth NP via Katuna border
On arrival at Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Rwanda, meet your driver for a warm welcome to the Land of a Thousand Hills. He will also take you through briefing about the 6 days gorilla trek, Queen Elizabeth & Lake Bunyonyi safari then you begin your adventure journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) via Katuna border to Kabale. Today’s journey covers 5-6 hours and a 4x4 safari vehicle with ultimate comfort will be used for your road trip from Kigali to Queen Elizabeth National Park- Uganda’s second biggest National Park with land area coverage of 1978sq.kms.
• Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Accommodation: Katara Lodge.
• Meals & drinks: All meals included.
• Drinks not included
Travel time: 5-6 hours.

Day 2: A morning game drive, boat cruise Kazinga channel 40kms stretch
With an early rise, enjoy a heavy breakfast at a comfortable place of stay and after, meet the driver guide fully ready for guided game drive via Kasenyi Plains. In a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, expect excellent view of early risers and most importantly large mammals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, plus other species especially antelopes like Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, etc. This is a special 3-4 hours’ game viewing in the sweeping savanna plains of Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Afternoon activity includes a remarkable treat from boat cruise on Kazinga channel 40kms. For 2-3 hours while exploring the magical Kazinga channel that links Lake George and Lake Edward, expect an incredible view of hippos, Nile crocodiles, aquatic birds at your display. The aquatic birds to sight range from fish eagles, African skimmers, hornbills, cormorants, yellow billed stork to kingfishers, etc. All evening relaxation, dinner and overnight stay back at the pre-booked accommodation.
• Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Accommodation: Katara Lodge.
• Meals & drinks: All meals included.
• Drinks not included

Day 3: To Bwindi via Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up for an early breakfast, then check out of the lodge and your driver will transfer you at Ishasha. At Ishasha sector, a special in the wild awaits you with ultimate view of relaxed tree climbing lions at the fig trees. A range of other wildlife will be among your sightings such elephants, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, birds and after a mini game drive, we proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with over 459 mountain gorillas.
• Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Accommodation: Gorilla safari Lodge.
• Meals & drinks: All meals included.
• Drinks not included
Travel time: 3-4 hours

Day 4: Gorilla trek & Lake Bunyonyi -Kabale (for ultimate relaxation)
After breakfast, today is a special day to meet mountain gorillas and you will begin your day with briefing on gorilla trekking rules then get a gorilla family assigned to you, plus a park guide. It is unpredictable adventure and we advise you not to forget packed lunch and water. The normal trek starts at 8:00am and a well-trained park guide takes lead expecting to take 2-6 hours navigating via Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and as you search for these large apes, other species including birds will be spotted.
Once gorillas have been met, one hour of a close encounter begins and you should take as many pictures as you, observe how they behave, etc. Return afterwards and at the park offices, gorilla trekking certificates will be provided then go check out of the lodge ready to drive to Lake Bunyonyi -enjoy long evening relaxation at cool shores of the Lake.
• Main destination: Lake bunyonyi
• Accommodation: Lake bunyonyi Rock Lodge.
• Meals & drinks: All meals included.
• Drinks not included

Day 5: Canoe trek/ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is a unique freshwater Lake of its own, boasting of 29 islands and also free of crocodiles, hippos. You will explore this magnificent natural wonder in Kabale on a canoe trek to one of the islands with bird sightings expected plus breathtaking view in the surrounding. In the evening, relax or visit the Batwa or Bakiga community on cultural walk.
• Main destination: Lake bunyonyi
• Accommodation: Lake bunyonyi Rock Resort.
• Meals & drinks: All meals included.
• Drinks not included

Day 6: Transfer to Kigali/Kampala -end of Uganda safari
After breakfast, you will check out of accommodation at Lake Bunyonyi -Southwestern Uganda and drive back to Kigali in Rwanda or Kampala city in Uganda.
End of safari

Safari inclusions
• Gorilla permits
• Park entrance fees
• Boat cruise
• Game drive
• All travel exception when labelled optional
• All accommodation for 5nights except for optional
• Fulltime professional driver guide
• All activities apart from optional
• Bottled water
Safari exclusions
• International flights -from home & back
• Personal expenses- travel insurance, cigars, visas, souvenirs, passports, telephone
• Additional accommodation prior & after the tour in Uganda

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