Duration
5-Day
Accra, Uganda
5-Day Bwindi NP and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Overview
This safari begins in Kampala and takes you to the Bwindi impenetrable National Park where you will get an opportunity to trek mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. We will also visit the Batwa pygmy community for a culture experience before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park the most popular game Park in Uganda for a game viewing adventure where you will see some of Africa's Big 5 animals. The lunch Cruise on the kazinga channel refreshing.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse - Budget guest house just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals
Day 1: All Meals Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,574 USD
$1,903 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,574 USD
$1,903 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 2 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
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If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 3-4
Queen Elizabeth NP
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & boat
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Budget guest house just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Day 1: All Meals Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3-4
Engiri Game Lodge - Camping
Budget camping bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national Park
Very early morning you will be picked by your Safari driver-guide who will brief you about the Safari and then begin the lengthy drive to the park. The Bwindi is known to offer the best gorilla trekking Safari experience in the world as it is home to the largest population of mountain gorillas across the globe. In addition it prides of a rich diversity flora plus other wildlife including different monkey species, Forest elephants and more than 345 birds. Have an en-route lunch and arrive in the park late evening. Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 2
Gorilla Tracking and Optional Batwa cultural experience
After an early morning, transfer to the headquarters where you will be met by the Park ranger for a briefing before heading out in the forest by 8 a.m. to search for the habituated gorilla family during which you will encounter various butterfly, tree, insect and bird species in addition to some types of monkeys. Once you find the gorilla family you will spend a maximum of one hour observing then play, feed and take care of one another. You will also get a chance to take photographs of these forest giants who share so much of their DNA with man; this is a very memorable moment. Have a lunch break and later in the afternoon enjoy a cultural visit to the batwa pygmies living nearby who will entertain you with vibrant performances of dances and songs as well as drama. Later return to your accommodation for dinner and the overnight rest. Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national Park
Have a final breakfast in the morning at your lodge and then set out on the drive to Uganda’s most popular National Park – Queen Elizabeth which was named after the Queen of England – Queen Elizabeth II. this beautiful park has a diversity of habitats that include wetlands, savanna grasslands, forests and small lakes that serve as home to a diversity of animals including some of the big five animals, and birds. The Queen Elizabeth National Park is also known for its tree climbing lion population that lives within the Ishasha area. On arrival, check-in at your accommodation, have lunch and later on go for an evening game drive to see some of the animals living here. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Engiri Game Lodge - Camping bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Game drive and Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After breakfast you will drive along the kasenyi trucks for a game viewing experience during which you will see various animals such as the Uganda kobs, lions, spotted hyena, Buffaloes, waterbucks, elephants, warthogs and many others. After lunch transfer for a 2 hours launch cruise on the kazinga channel a natural waterway that connects lakes George and Edward doing what you will see several animals like hippos, crocodiles and water birds. Our bird guide will accompany you on a boat cruise and birding trails as you update your check list. Later return to your accommodation for dinner and the overnight. bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Engiri Game Lodge - Camping bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Transfer to Entebbe for your late evening departure
This will be the final day on this Safari. You will have a final breakfast at the lodge, check out and as you drive out of the park you may be lucky to enjoy some views of animals. You will have lunch along the away and later arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon. This will be the end of the safari Meal plan: breakfast and lunch. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
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)
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
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Baheka Travel
5.0 operator rating
3 reviews
Baheka Travel has a unique fusion of passionate expert guides/team committed to sustainable and ethical travel in Uganda, Rwanda. Tanzania and Kenya. We offer unique and amazing travel experiences through responsible/community/cultural/ecotourism as well as classical tourism from private day tours to our fully inclusive great journeys. We take time to access each of the experiences and packages to ensure we increase your travel footprint
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Tour Types
Custom budget tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse - Budget guest house just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP). Meals: Day 1: All Meals Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
20% Deposit Upon Confirmation Of The Booking
20% Deposit Upon Confirmation Of The Booking
• Full fare for any internal flight bookings
• Final payment 6 weeks before the start of the malaria medication:
• A malaria prophylaxis, we generally deem to be necessary. Please check with your doctor.
• Please check your vaccination certificate is up to date (tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis, tuberculosis).
There could be last minute changes in the costs due to governmental / public tariffs price changes, rate changes (taxes, fees, etc.) or changes of the price of accommodation.
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Baheka Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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