Combining easily with Bwindi Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and most accessible savannah reserve and is home to elephant, buffalo, leopard, numerous antelope species and the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha Plains. Take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to spot hippo and crocodile and don’t forget your binoculars: with a staggering 600 recorded bird species, Queen Elizabeth NP is one of the world’s premier bird-watching destinations.
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A typical African capital with a compact, high-rise centre surrounded by sprawling suburbs, busy Kampala is Uganda’s commercial, political and logistical hub but also one of East Africa’s most laid-back and friendly cities. Uganda’s only international airport is set next to Lake Victoria in Entebbe 35kms away. This small town serves as the country’s main entry and exit point and many visitors will spend a night here or in Kampala before and after their Uganda safari.
Discover the best of Kenya and Tanzania on this exciting safari, combining the most renowned game-viewing areas: Masai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Lake Naivasha. Experience countries—Kenya and Tanzania—with hundreds of species of wildlife, birds, and plants. This experience has it all! These 14 days are packed with adventure to provide you with an exceptional experience.
There's no doubt that gorilla trekking in one of Africa's pristine rainforests is definitely a life-changing opportunity. This once-in-a-lifetime experience comes highly recommended by everyone who has had the chance to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat. As you embark on this adventure, anticipation builds, and with the guidance of knowledgeable local rangers, you venture deep into dense vegetation. The air is thick with anticipation, and the sounds of exotic bird calls and rustling leaves fill the surroundings. Suddenly, you catch a glimpse of a magnificent mountain gorilla, their powerful presence captivating your senses. Observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a profound and humbling encounter that instills a deep appreciation for the beauty and fragility of the natural world. On this 5-day sample itinerary, that can be customised to your preferences, you can experience this adventure for yourself in Uganda's famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Get up-close to the endangered mountain gorillas that inhabit Bwindi's forest while enjoying the breathtaking natural scenery, luxury lodgings and a range of activities that will have you wishing your trip was a little bit longer.
