5 Days Gorillas and Game fly-in Safari

Explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park in a 5 Day Gorillas and Game Fly-in Safari. Experience a thrilling gorilla trek and enjoy game drives and a boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife sightings. This safari offers a perfect blend of adventure and nature, allowing you to witness the beauty of these two national parks.

• 01

  Day 1: Arrival and Domestic Flight to Bwindi

  The guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The flight lands either at Kihihi (for the north and east) or Kisoro Airstrip (for the south). From there, a guide/vehicle will transfer you to your lodge. Flights can be in the morning (7:45 am) or afternoon (12:30 pm), taking 1 to 1.5 hours.

  Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range) | Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Luxury)

  Flight time: 1-1.5 hours

  Drive time: 1-2 hours

• 02

  Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  After an early breakfast with a packed lunch, head to the Park headquarters for registration and a briefing at 7:45 am. Join other trackers and trek through thick vegetation with guides to find Gorillas. The trek may take half an hour to three-quarters of the day, offering a unique experience with these endangered creatures.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range) | Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Luxury)

• 03

  Day 3: Flight to Queen Elizabeth NP

  After breakfast, drive back to Kisoro/Kihihi for a flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on arrival time, check-in at your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, go for an evening game drive in the park.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge-Standard Room (Mid-Range) | Buffalo Safari Lodge (Deluxe Room) – (Luxury)

• 04

  Day 4: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

  Start the day with a morning game drive on Kasenyi plains, searching for animals. Return to the lodge for lunch and then head to the pier for a 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. This channel has the world’s highest concentration of hippos and offers views of various animals and water birds. The cruise also visits fishing villages in the park.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge-Standard Room (Mid-Range) | Buffalo Safari Lodge (Deluxe Room) – (Luxury)

• 05

  Day 5: Flight back to Entebbe

  After breakfast, transfer to Mweya or Kasese Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe. If on an afternoon flight, consider a game drive or an optional chimpanzee walk in Kyambura gorge before departing.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

  Accommodation: None-Unless Requested

  End of your safari.