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4 days gorilla tracking in Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari with Simba African Expeditions experts—a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Uganda’s National Parks. Experience a tailor-made gorilla tracking or trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a wonderful safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a variety of wildlife and beautiful scenery. Both parks are situated in the highly scenic southwestern part of Uganda.

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Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Highlights for 4 days Gorilla tracking Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park IN UGANDA

  • Exciting Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park.
  • Unforgettable game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • One gorilla tracking permit.
  • One chimpanzee trekking permit.
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest.
  • Services of an English – speaking driver/guide.
  • Travel in a customized 4WD safari vehicle.
  • Launch cruise with bird watching along Kazinga Channel.
  • Stopover at Uganda Equator.
  • 3 Night accommodation.
  • Airport transfers.

Detailed itinerary for 4 days Gorilla tracking Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park IN UGANDA

Day 1: Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Have breakfast, and then you will be picked up to start your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Masaka-Mbarara with a stopover at the Equator for snacks and photo shooting. Lunch will be at Igongo Cultural Centre, where you will enjoy the scenic views of vegetation and the Kigezi Highlands. Arrive in Bwindi, the home of the endangered mountain gorillas, in the evening.

DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.

  • Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Up-market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
  • Mid-range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
  • Meal plan: half board (lunch and dinner)

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla tracking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After an early breakfast. Get your packed lunch and enough drinking water, and transfer to the park offices to allocate a gorilla family you’ll be tracking and be briefed by the rangers. Thereafter, transfer to the start of the trek and head into the thick jungles to find these great apes. After an hour or so of observing and photographing the mountain gorillas, return to meet your driver and transfer to the park offices once again to receive your gorilla tracking certificates. You’ll then return to the lodge for an afternoon of relaxation and an overnight stay.

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Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.

  • Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Up-market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
  • Mid-range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
  • Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat cruise on the Kazinga channel

Have breakfast and then check out and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in to refresh and have lunch. Later, transfer to the Kazinga Channel for a boat ride. Enjoy an array of wildlife and birds lining the banks. These include hippos, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and monitor lizards. Return and transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Tree climbing Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park

DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.

  • Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Luxury accommodation: Mweya safari lodge
  • Mid-range accommodation: Park View Safari Lodge
  • Budget accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Camp
  • Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Early Morning game drive and travel back to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast in the morning, check out of the safari lodge and have a morning game drive as you drive out of the park; this usually takes 2-3 hours, and thereafter, drive back to Kampala. Lunch is en route in Mbarara at Agip motel. Another stop is made at the equator point for some photo moments. Continue to Kampala and drop off at your hotel or transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your evening flight. NOTE: You might add a night on Lake Bunyonyi after tracking on day 2, where canoeing can be done before proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park on the morning of day 3.

Lake bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi canoe Experience

DESTINATION AND Meals.

  • Main destination: Kampala or Entebbe airport
  • Meal plan: half board (breakfast and lunch)

4 days Gorilla Tracking and Queen Elizabeth National Park IN UGANDA include:

  • Airport transfers pick up and drop off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.
  • One gorilla Tracking Permit.
  • Cultural entertainment.
  • 3 Nights’ accommodation.
  • Park ranger Fees.
  • Boat cruise on Kazinga channel.
  • Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle.
  • English-speaking driver or guide.
  • Pure bottled drinking water or soda.

However, 4 days Gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park IN UGANDA exclude:

  • Airfare.
  • Ugandan cisa.
  • Luxury drinks.
  • Laundry.
  • Gratitude to the local porter.
  • Personal Insurance.
  • Personal shopping bills and cigarettes.
  • Any other item not mentioned above.

What to bring for 4 days Gorilla tracking Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth Safari

  • A rain jacket is essential as it could unpredictably rain.
  • Light clothes as the sun does shine pretty bright in this part.
  • Torch is essential for safety purposes.
  • Sunglasses to protect from direct sun rays.
  • A-Zoom lens Camera for photographs.
  • A good insect repellent to keep those persistent insects away.

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Amazing safari I went on the 2 day safari to Murchison Falls with the boat trip on the Nile with my husband. Everything from the communication before the trip began to getting dropped off was amazing. The guides Patricia and Patrick really made the whole trip great. Both were very thoughtful and accommodating the whole 2 days. Patrick’s knowledge on the game drives was amazing and he made sure we saw as much wildlife as we could in the short time we booked for. The accommodation was fantastic as well. They provided a delicious meal and at night and the morning there were elephants eating and sleeping next to our lodge. One of the staff at the accommodation even came and got us and let us see the elephant asleep. The falls were also incredible to see both from the boat and the top of them. All the restaurants we stopped at for food was amazing as well. It was really the highlight of our holiday in Uganda. You get to see so much in the 2 days, I only wish I had booked longer. We’re already planning our next trip and would definitely recommend Simba expeditions to anyone considering tours or safari in Uganda!
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Amazing time with lots of baby animals We had an amazing time on our two day safari in Mburo Lake National Park. Adam was our driver/guide and he was very knowledgeable about all the animals and the park. It is a long day of driving both to and from Kampala as it is about 5 hours each way, but very worth it to see the fun animals. Unfortunately there are very few predators in the park so we were unable to see any leopards, however, we saw many baby animals including giraffes, baboons, hippos and zebras. Our stay at the eagle's nest was wonderful with yummy food and great views. During our time parts of the grass were being burned so there was some smoke and burnt grassy areas, but it is necessary to maintain the health of the grasslands. So maybe if you can avoid August, that would be better. All in all a great trip. Can recommend as a weekend activity!
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Great Experience This was my third Safari with Simba Expeditions with a different group each time. Everything was well planned and organized to detail. The guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions . My family and I enjoyed the experience.
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Definitely get out of Kampala and check these spots out! Paddy & Patricia were absolutely fantastic looking after me on this luxury safari experience. The care for the customer is excellent with this company. Paddy was an absolute gent, great rapport with every company and stop we had during the trip. He looked out for me having an eggless breakfast, nothing was trouble for the team. So relaxing and fun. My highlight was seeing the giraffes and leopard & lions in Murchison and the Devil's cauldron.
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Phil
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4th tour with this company and second review It’s actually my second review for this tour operator which should already speak volumes. I’ve just returned from my fourth in Uganda with Simba and once again they delivered an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The team truly knows how to craft seamless, exciting, and stress-free journeys. Both for trips with friends or my family. From the very first inquiry to the last day of our trip, their team was always quick to respond. Even when we had a few last-minute changes to our room bookings during the safari. They handled everything promptly. Each safari was led by knowledgeable, friendly guides who clearly love what they do. Their insights into wildlife behaviour, the parks, and local cultures added so much value to the trip. Everything was organised exactly as requested. From comfortable transportation and quality lodges (including the exact lodges and room arrangements requested by us) to well-timed transfers and game drives. When comparing options with other operators, I found Simba to be very fairly priced with no hidden fees or surprises. Their transparency and honesty in pricing made it easy to plan and budget for the trip with confidence. The payment was easy as well. They offered me payment by bank transfer or by card. Look no further if you’re planning your next safari in East Africa.
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signe h
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Wonderful trip to Nyungwe We had an amazing experience traveling with Simba African Expeditions for our 5 day trip in Rwanda. Patricia answered very efficiently to all our requests and helped us customize the trip to our liking. During our trip Tonny was a great guide. He was patient, drove responsibly and made arrangements with all our activities so they went smoothly, we felt very well taken care of! During our trip we spent our time around Nyungwe national park and lake Kivu. The scenery was beautiful and with our itinerary we got to both have an active holiday with chimpanzee trekking, hiking and kayaking, as well as calmer activities like visiting a coffee plantation. Would recommend traveling with Simba Africa expeditions and Rwanda as a destination :)
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Unforgettable time with good guide, and car. Lot of animals, good atmosphere and good car, tasty food. Everything went well, I saw many animals, and spent some great, unforgettable time. Lodge with nice, rustic style
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1 day Lake Mburo Safari We had a great 1 day safari to Lake Mburo. We saw SO many zebras,giraffes, and hippos; among other animals. We stopped at the equator for a photo and a quick demonstration. Ashiraf our safari guide was very nice and efficient. Patricia was very helpful and quick with email and whatsapp communication. It was a little a little stressful trying to get back to make our flight(NOT OUR DRIVERS FAULT, UG traffice is VERY UNPREDICTABLE!) Overall a great day trip and i recommend!
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Brilliant! Simba African Expeditions was brilliant! They took good care of us, answered all our questions fast and made sure we had an experience of a lifetime. Would definitely recommend!
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