Kibale NP Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
All Year-Round
The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.
No accommodation
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, complete the immigration formalities and collect your luggage. Your safari driver-guide will welcome you, provide a short briefing and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe. After check-in, enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Entebbe
After early breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Kibale Forest National Park through lush countryside. On arrival at Kibale Forest National Park; you enter a world of primates with over 12 species including red-tailed, blue monkeys, olive baboons and black-and-white colobus. Birdlife is rich with the Great Blue Turaco. If lucky, spot forest elephants. Afternoon transfer to lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
In the morning, transfer to park headquarters for briefing before chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees, plus vervet, blue and colobus monkeys. The trek lasts 2–4 hours depending on movement, with one hour spent observing and photographing chimpanzees as your guide explains their behavior. Return for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour Bigodi Wetland walk for birds and primates, then return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic crater lake views en route. Stop at the Equator Line in Uganda for photos before continuing to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, choose between an evening game drive in the Kasenyi sector or relaxing at the lodge.
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. Return for lunch, then take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. Later, enjoy a short game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After early breakfast, check out and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via a scenic route, arriving at your lodge for late lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to over 400 gorillas and 350+ bird species. Its dense forest offers a unique wildlife experience, best visited in the dry season for trekking and birding.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Early morning coffee, then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing before gorilla trekking. Enter the forest with a packed lunch and spend one hour observing the gorillas. The trek may take 2–6 hours and requires moderate fitness. Return to the lodge for lunch, then relax or enjoy an optional Batwa cultural visit before dinner and overnight.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and jump into your jeep, find your way back to Entebbe, which is roughly an 8 hour’s drive back, depending on traffic jams along the way. You will enjoy an en route lunch along the way. You will reach in the afternoon, and transfer to your booked accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
No accommodation
No accommodation
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
We can assist in selecting your international flights, but you will need to handle the booking yourself.
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport
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
Travel Documents for Uganda
Please ensure you have the following documents ready before travelling to Uganda:
For children: Children should travel with their own valid passport and any required visa. Additional documents, such as a birth certificate or parental consent letter, may be advisable or required when a child is travelling with only one parent, with a guardian, or without their parents.
Important: Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality, passport, and travel route and can change. We recommend confirming the latest requirements with the Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control and your airline before departure.
Uganda Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control
Tip: Keep printed and digital copies of your passport, visa approval, Yellow Fever certificate, flight confirmations, and safari itinerary easily accessible during your journey.
How to Book This Safari
To book this safari, click “Get a Free Quote” and complete the request form. Please make sure your details are correct, including your full name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and number of travelers, so our safari team can prepare the right proposal for you.
Deposits
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your safari. Gorilla trekking permits are invoiced and payable in full at confirmation, in addition to the 30% safari deposit. If your trip includes domestic or regional flights, the full airfare may also be required at the time of booking and is charged separately from the safari deposit.
Final Payment
The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before your departure date. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm the booking, together with any applicable gorilla permit and flight costs.
All bookings are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
Travel Insurance
All travelers are required to have adequate comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the entire trip, including coverage for medical expenses and repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency evacuation, and loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings. Travel insurance should be arranged independently by the traveler.
Full details: Bush 2 City Adventure Booking Terms & Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and are effective once received by Bush 2 City Adventure.
Gorilla trekking permits and issued domestic or regional flight tickets are non-refundable once booked and confirmed. These costs are therefore excluded from any refund that may otherwise be due under the cancellation schedule above.
No refunds are provided for no-shows or unused services after the safari has commenced.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect against eligible cancellation costs and other unforeseen circumstances.
All cancellations and refunds are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
International Flights
International flights to and from Uganda are not included in your safari package and must be booked and managed directly by you. Bush 2 City Adventure can assist in recommending suitable international flight options that coordinate well with your safari itinerary; however, the final booking, payment and management of these flights remain your responsibility.
Bush 2 City Adventure is not responsible for international flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, schedule changes or other disruptions, even when we have assisted you in selecting a suitable flight, as these services are operated and controlled by third-party airlines.
Domestic & Regional Flights
Where your safari includes domestic or regional flights, Bush 2 City Adventure can arrange and book these flights on your behalf. Your confirmed flight itinerary and relevant travel information will be provided in advance.
You are responsible for complying with the operating airline’s checked baggage and carry-on luggage restrictions, including weight, size, and any restrictions applicable to soft-sided bags on smaller safari aircraft.
Airline schedules may change due to operational requirements, weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Where a domestic or regional flight is cancelled or significantly changed before travel, we will assist in arranging a suitable available alternative. However, once you have checked in or travel has commenced, delays, interruptions and cancellations remain subject to the airline’s conditions, and Bush 2 City Adventure cannot be held liable for disruptions caused by these third-party services.
Important Travel Responsibility
Please ensure that your international flight schedule allows sufficient time for immigration, baggage collection, customs, transfers and connections with your safari arrangements.
It is your responsibility to ensure that independently booked flights do not interfere with your confirmed safari itinerary. If a flight delay, cancellation, missed connection or unsuitable flight schedule results in additional accommodation, transfers, meals, rebooking, changes to the safari or other expenses, these additional costs will be the traveller’s responsibility.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that provides appropriate protection for flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, baggage and other travel disruptions.
Health Considerations
Travellers should be in reasonably good health to participate comfortably in a Uganda safari. If you have an existing medical condition, limited mobility, allergies or any condition that could affect your participation in safari activities, particularly gorilla or chimpanzee trekking, we recommend consulting your doctor before travelling and informing Bush 2 City Adventure in advance of any assistance you may require.
Medical facilities can be limited in remote safari areas. Please bring an adequate supply of your regular prescription medication in its original packaging and keep essential medication in your carry-on luggage.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including appropriate emergency treatment and medical evacuation/repatriation coverage.
Vaccinations & Malaria
A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is an important entry requirement for Uganda. Current guidance states that Uganda requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for arriving travellers aged one year and above.
Malaria is present throughout Uganda. Travellers should consult their doctor or travel-health specialist about suitable malaria prevention medication and take precautions against mosquito bites, including using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and trousers, particularly during evenings and early mornings.
Other vaccinations may be recommended depending on your age, health, vaccination history and travel plans. These can include routine vaccinations as well as Hepatitis A, Typhoid and other destination-specific vaccinations. We recommend consulting a qualified travel-health professional at least 4–6 weeks before departure whenever possible.
CDC – Uganda Traveller Health Information
Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Fitness
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking can be physically demanding. Depending on the location of the primates, trekking may involve several hours of walking through steep, uneven, muddy or densely forested terrain, sometimes at altitude.
Travellers participating in trekking should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Walking sticks and porter services may be available and can make the trek considerably more comfortable.
For the protection of the primates, travellers who are experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness may not be permitted to participate in a primate trek. Please follow the instructions provided by park authorities, rangers and your guide.
Mobility
Uganda safaris can involve long drives, uneven roads, climbing into and out of safari vehicles, boat activities and walking on uneven terrain. Some lodges and remote safari locations may have limited accessibility for travellers with significant mobility difficulties.
If you require a wheelchair, walking assistance, supplemental oxygen or other special assistance, please inform us before confirming your safari so that we can advise whether the planned itinerary and accommodations are suitable.
Special Dietary & Medical Requirements
Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, food allergies or important medical considerations. We will communicate dietary requests to the lodges, camps and other service providers; however, options can be more limited in remote safari locations and specific requests cannot always be guaranteed.
Traveller Responsibility
Health, vaccination and entry requirements can change and may vary according to your nationality, age, medical history and countries visited or transited through. It is the traveller’s responsibility to obtain appropriate professional medical advice, required vaccinations and valid health documentation before departure.
Bush 2 City Adventure cannot provide medical advice or accept responsibility for costs, denied entry, missed activities or other travel disruption resulting from a traveller’s failure to meet applicable health or vaccination requirements.
Recommended Safari Reading
Want to learn more about Uganda before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the country’s mountain gorillas, primates, wildlife, conservation, landscapes, history, and culture.
Our favorites include Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey, The Impenetrable Forest by Thor Hanson, The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes, and Uganda: The Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs.
For travellers visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, reading about mountain gorillas and their conservation is especially rewarding and provides a deeper appreciation of the remarkable experience of encountering these primates in their natural forest habitat.
Optional reading, but a wonderful way to enrich your Uganda safari and gorilla trekking experience.
Weather in Uganda
Uganda enjoys a pleasant tropical climate year-round, with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. The drier seasons from June to August and December to February are particularly good for wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking.
The wetter seasons, from March to May and September to November, bring greener landscapes and excellent birdlife. Mountain areas such as Bwindi are cooler and can receive rain at any time of year, so a light rain jacket is always recommended.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring a light jacket or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings, along with a rain jacket, camera, binoculars, personal medication and essential travel documents.
For gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, we recommend sturdy waterproof walking shoes, long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, gardening gloves and a small waterproof daypack. Forest trails can be wet, muddy and steep, so lightweight rain protection is essential.
Keep valuables, important medication and travel documents in your carry-on luggage. Avoid bringing single-use plastic bags, as Uganda restricts certain plastic bags to help protect the environment.
Kibale NP Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
All Year-Round
The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.
No accommodation
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, complete the immigration formalities and collect your luggage. Your safari driver-guide will welcome you, provide a short briefing and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe. After check-in, enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Entebbe
After early breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Kibale Forest National Park through lush countryside. On arrival at Kibale Forest National Park; you enter a world of primates with over 12 species including red-tailed, blue monkeys, olive baboons and black-and-white colobus. Birdlife is rich with the Great Blue Turaco. If lucky, spot forest elephants. Afternoon transfer to lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
In the morning, transfer to park headquarters for briefing before chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees, plus vervet, blue and colobus monkeys. The trek lasts 2–4 hours depending on movement, with one hour spent observing and photographing chimpanzees as your guide explains their behavior. Return for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour Bigodi Wetland walk for birds and primates, then return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic crater lake views en route. Stop at the Equator Line in Uganda for photos before continuing to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, choose between an evening game drive in the Kasenyi sector or relaxing at the lodge.
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. Return for lunch, then take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds. Later, enjoy a short game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After early breakfast, check out and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via a scenic route, arriving at your lodge for late lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to over 400 gorillas and 350+ bird species. Its dense forest offers a unique wildlife experience, best visited in the dry season for trekking and birding.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Early morning coffee, then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing before gorilla trekking. Enter the forest with a packed lunch and spend one hour observing the gorillas. The trek may take 2–6 hours and requires moderate fitness. Return to the lodge for lunch, then relax or enjoy an optional Batwa cultural visit before dinner and overnight.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and jump into your jeep, find your way back to Entebbe, which is roughly an 8 hour’s drive back, depending on traffic jams along the way. You will enjoy an en route lunch along the way. You will reach in the afternoon, and transfer to your booked accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
No accommodation
No accommodation
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
We can assist in selecting your international flights, but you will need to handle the booking yourself.
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport
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
Travel Documents for Uganda
Please ensure you have the following documents ready before travelling to Uganda:
For children: Children should travel with their own valid passport and any required visa. Additional documents, such as a birth certificate or parental consent letter, may be advisable or required when a child is travelling with only one parent, with a guardian, or without their parents.
Important: Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality, passport, and travel route and can change. We recommend confirming the latest requirements with the Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control and your airline before departure.
Uganda Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control
Tip: Keep printed and digital copies of your passport, visa approval, Yellow Fever certificate, flight confirmations, and safari itinerary easily accessible during your journey.
How to Book This Safari
To book this safari, click “Get a Free Quote” and complete the request form. Please make sure your details are correct, including your full name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and number of travelers, so our safari team can prepare the right proposal for you.
Deposits
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your safari. Gorilla trekking permits are invoiced and payable in full at confirmation, in addition to the 30% safari deposit. If your trip includes domestic or regional flights, the full airfare may also be required at the time of booking and is charged separately from the safari deposit.
Final Payment
The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before your departure date. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm the booking, together with any applicable gorilla permit and flight costs.
All bookings are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
Travel Insurance
All travelers are required to have adequate comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the entire trip, including coverage for medical expenses and repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency evacuation, and loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings. Travel insurance should be arranged independently by the traveler.
Full details: Bush 2 City Adventure Booking Terms & Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and are effective once received by Bush 2 City Adventure.
Gorilla trekking permits and issued domestic or regional flight tickets are non-refundable once booked and confirmed. These costs are therefore excluded from any refund that may otherwise be due under the cancellation schedule above.
No refunds are provided for no-shows or unused services after the safari has commenced.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect against eligible cancellation costs and other unforeseen circumstances.
All cancellations and refunds are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
International Flights
International flights to and from Uganda are not included in your safari package and must be booked and managed directly by you. Bush 2 City Adventure can assist in recommending suitable international flight options that coordinate well with your safari itinerary; however, the final booking, payment and management of these flights remain your responsibility.
Bush 2 City Adventure is not responsible for international flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, schedule changes or other disruptions, even when we have assisted you in selecting a suitable flight, as these services are operated and controlled by third-party airlines.
Domestic & Regional Flights
Where your safari includes domestic or regional flights, Bush 2 City Adventure can arrange and book these flights on your behalf. Your confirmed flight itinerary and relevant travel information will be provided in advance.
You are responsible for complying with the operating airline’s checked baggage and carry-on luggage restrictions, including weight, size, and any restrictions applicable to soft-sided bags on smaller safari aircraft.
Airline schedules may change due to operational requirements, weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Where a domestic or regional flight is cancelled or significantly changed before travel, we will assist in arranging a suitable available alternative. However, once you have checked in or travel has commenced, delays, interruptions and cancellations remain subject to the airline’s conditions, and Bush 2 City Adventure cannot be held liable for disruptions caused by these third-party services.
Important Travel Responsibility
Please ensure that your international flight schedule allows sufficient time for immigration, baggage collection, customs, transfers and connections with your safari arrangements.
It is your responsibility to ensure that independently booked flights do not interfere with your confirmed safari itinerary. If a flight delay, cancellation, missed connection or unsuitable flight schedule results in additional accommodation, transfers, meals, rebooking, changes to the safari or other expenses, these additional costs will be the traveller’s responsibility.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that provides appropriate protection for flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, baggage and other travel disruptions.
Health Considerations
Travellers should be in reasonably good health to participate comfortably in a Uganda safari. If you have an existing medical condition, limited mobility, allergies or any condition that could affect your participation in safari activities, particularly gorilla or chimpanzee trekking, we recommend consulting your doctor before travelling and informing Bush 2 City Adventure in advance of any assistance you may require.
Medical facilities can be limited in remote safari areas. Please bring an adequate supply of your regular prescription medication in its original packaging and keep essential medication in your carry-on luggage.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including appropriate emergency treatment and medical evacuation/repatriation coverage.
Vaccinations & Malaria
A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is an important entry requirement for Uganda. Current guidance states that Uganda requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for arriving travellers aged one year and above.
Malaria is present throughout Uganda. Travellers should consult their doctor or travel-health specialist about suitable malaria prevention medication and take precautions against mosquito bites, including using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and trousers, particularly during evenings and early mornings.
Other vaccinations may be recommended depending on your age, health, vaccination history and travel plans. These can include routine vaccinations as well as Hepatitis A, Typhoid and other destination-specific vaccinations. We recommend consulting a qualified travel-health professional at least 4–6 weeks before departure whenever possible.
CDC – Uganda Traveller Health Information
Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Fitness
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking can be physically demanding. Depending on the location of the primates, trekking may involve several hours of walking through steep, uneven, muddy or densely forested terrain, sometimes at altitude.
Travellers participating in trekking should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Walking sticks and porter services may be available and can make the trek considerably more comfortable.
For the protection of the primates, travellers who are experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness may not be permitted to participate in a primate trek. Please follow the instructions provided by park authorities, rangers and your guide.
Mobility
Uganda safaris can involve long drives, uneven roads, climbing into and out of safari vehicles, boat activities and walking on uneven terrain. Some lodges and remote safari locations may have limited accessibility for travellers with significant mobility difficulties.
If you require a wheelchair, walking assistance, supplemental oxygen or other special assistance, please inform us before confirming your safari so that we can advise whether the planned itinerary and accommodations are suitable.
Special Dietary & Medical Requirements
Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, food allergies or important medical considerations. We will communicate dietary requests to the lodges, camps and other service providers; however, options can be more limited in remote safari locations and specific requests cannot always be guaranteed.
Traveller Responsibility
Health, vaccination and entry requirements can change and may vary according to your nationality, age, medical history and countries visited or transited through. It is the traveller’s responsibility to obtain appropriate professional medical advice, required vaccinations and valid health documentation before departure.
Bush 2 City Adventure cannot provide medical advice or accept responsibility for costs, denied entry, missed activities or other travel disruption resulting from a traveller’s failure to meet applicable health or vaccination requirements.
Recommended Safari Reading
Want to learn more about Uganda before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the country’s mountain gorillas, primates, wildlife, conservation, landscapes, history, and culture.
Our favorites include Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey, The Impenetrable Forest by Thor Hanson, The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes, and Uganda: The Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs.
For travellers visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, reading about mountain gorillas and their conservation is especially rewarding and provides a deeper appreciation of the remarkable experience of encountering these primates in their natural forest habitat.
Optional reading, but a wonderful way to enrich your Uganda safari and gorilla trekking experience.
Weather in Uganda
Uganda enjoys a pleasant tropical climate year-round, with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. The drier seasons from June to August and December to February are particularly good for wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking.
The wetter seasons, from March to May and September to November, bring greener landscapes and excellent birdlife. Mountain areas such as Bwindi are cooler and can receive rain at any time of year, so a light rain jacket is always recommended.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring a light jacket or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings, along with a rain jacket, camera, binoculars, personal medication and essential travel documents.
For gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, we recommend sturdy waterproof walking shoes, long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, gardening gloves and a small waterproof daypack. Forest trails can be wet, muddy and steep, so lightweight rain protection is essential.
Keep valuables, important medication and travel documents in your carry-on luggage. Avoid bringing single-use plastic bags, as Uganda restricts certain plastic bags to help protect the environment.
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