4 Days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth fly-in safari
4 Days Fly-in Safari to Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth | Uganda Gorilla Safaris | Tree-climbing Lions Tour.
This 4 Days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth fly-in safari is a luxurious safari tour package that flies you to the world’s home with the highest population of endangered mountain gorillas among other primates, “Bwindi Impenetrable National Park”, and ends with a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a special home to explore the tree-climbing lions and over 95 mammal species as well as a true haven for birdwatchers. This Uganda trip starts from Entebbe Airport with a domestic flight, Aero Link Uganda, to fly you to Kisoro Airstrip, the nearest airstrip to the park, and then you will be transferred to the lodge by a safari vehicle, which takes a 2-hour drive.
Trip Highlight:
Day 1: Pick up at Entebbe Airport
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer to Queen, Game drive, and Boat cruise
Day 4: Lion tracking and Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at Entebbe Airport
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by an expert driver guide who will help you with your flight departure to Bwindi National Park. Daily flights operated by Aero Link Uganda depart Entebbe Airport for Kisoro Airstrip at 10:30 AM. Arrive at Kisoro Airstrip at 11:45 hours.
On arrival at Kisoro Airstrip, you will meet up with our safari driver-guide and be transferred to your lodge (a ‘2-hour’ drive). Arrive, check in, and have a rest as you prepare for the next day’s activity. Have dinner and an overnight stay at Four Gorilla Lodge – Midrange.
All meals included
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early-morning breakfast, carry your packed lunchbox from the lodge and then meet up with your driver-guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing, you will start hiking in the jungle in search of mountain gorillas, which takes about 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on where the gorillas are found. As you are trekking, you will have chances to see other primate species such as L’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, different plant species, and birds, among others. On finding them, you will be given one hour to spend with them in their natural habitat, which gives you a chance to observe their habits and behaviours, take photos, and record the thrilling moments to show people back home after the safari.
After the one-hour gorilla encounter, you will walk back to the meeting point to meet up with your driver-guide to connect you to your lodge. Have dinner and an overnight stay as above.
All meals included
Day 3: Transfer to Queen, Game drive, and Boat cruise
After a yummy breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through the Ishasha sector with a chance to witness the rewarding view of the tree-climbing lions on the big fig trees and other animals to see: elephants, buffalo, hartebeest, various antelopes, and savannah bird species. After, you will connect to your booked lodge for lunch and rest a bit.
Later, embark on the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see water species such as schools of hippos, herds of elephants bathing, and several bird species. After, drive to connect to your lodge. Have dinner and an overnight stay at Elephant Hub Lodge – Midrange
All meals included
Day 4: Lion Tracking Flight Back to Entebbe
After a morning aroma cup of coffee or tea, head out for a lion-tracking experience along with lion trackers and researchers to catch a glimpse of these predators hunting and feasting on their prey. Expect to learn how these lions live together, and the experience is worth it. You will also have the opportunity to see other animal species like herds of elephants, kobs, warthogs, buffaloes, waterbucks, and various bird species.
After the lion tracking experience, return to the lodge to have a delicious lunch, followed by meeting up with your driver guide to transfer you to Kasese Airstrip or Mweya Airstrip to fly back to Entebbe International Airport. Flights depart Kasese Airstrip at 14:30 hours and arrive in Entebbe at 16:15 hours for your scheduled flight departure or are dropped off at any place of your choice, a hotel. End of the 4 Days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth fly-in safari.
Safari Includes;
- Domestic return flight
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Full board accommodation and all meals
- Park entrance fees
- 4×4 WD safari van
- Pick up and drop off
- Bottled water on safari
- Gorilla permit
- Lion Tracking fee
- Boat cruise
Price of tour excludes;
- International Airport ticket and Visas
- Personal expenses like crafts, drinks, tips, and laundry service.
