Bashem Safaris Tours and Travel

7 DAYS ITINERARY: GORILLA AND SAFARI ADVENTURE TOUR

Day 01: Arrival To Entebbe/ Kampala

Warm welcome on arrival and transfer to hotel/lodge (Bed and breakfast)

  • Distance & time (approx.): 8km (10min) to Entebbe town and 40 km to Kampala (1hour)
  • Overnight: Hotel of choice in Entebbe or Kampala

Day 02: Kampala -Bwindi National Park

Drive westwards to Bwindi Forest National Park. (Full board)

  • Distance & time (approx.):440 km (7-8 hrs)
  • Overnight: Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (Buhoma) or Gorilla Safari Lodge (standard)
  • Activity: Nil
  • Animals: some primates and a variety of birds

Day 03: Gorilla Tracking

Mountain Gorilla tracking in the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi NP.(Full board)

  • Distance & time (approx.): varies with the location of the mountain gorillas
  • Overnight: Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (Buhoma) or Gorilla Safari Lodge (standard)
  • Activity: Mountain Gorilla tracking
  • Animals: Gorillas, some primates, baboons, some mammals, some reptiles and a variety of birds plus different tree species

Day 04: Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Early transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP via the Ishasha sector. (Full board)

  • Distance & time (approx.): 340km (5-7 hrs.)
  • Overnight: Bush Lodge
  • Activity: Game drive in Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Animals: some primates, lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, elephants, Topis, buffaloes, kobs, baboons, antelopes, some reptiles and a variety of birds

Day 05 : Boat Cruise With MV Kazinga

Game-drive in Kasenyi and evening boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in MV kazinga boat (Full board)

  • Distance & time (approx.): varies
  • Overnight: Bush Lodge  
  • Activity: Game drives & boat ride
  • Animals: some primates, lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, kobs, baboons, warthogs, forest hog, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, some reptiles and a variety of birds

Day 06 : DRive To Kibaale National Park

Early transfer to Kibale Forest NP. Afternoon chimpanzee tracking (Full board)

Distance & time (approx.): 211km (4-5hrs)

  • Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp
  • Activity: Chimpanzee tracking
  • Animals: chimpanzees, various primates, elephants, buffaloes, baboons, antelopes, some reptiles and a variety of birds plus a variety of trees & shrubs

Day 06 :Baxk To Kampala

Shopping in Kampala City or Entebbe. Flight back home (Half board)

  • Distance & time (approx.): 402km (6hrs) from Ebb and 368km from Kampala (5hour)
  • Overnight: Nil
  • Activity: Shopping
End of Services provided by Bashem Safaris East Africa

Services included

  • All activities and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • A 4×4 Van driven by an English speaking driver/guide. Exclusive use of vehicle.
  • Mineral water on route except during meals.
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport.
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
  • All the accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary

Services not included

  • International flights in and out of the country.
  • All services not indicated in the itinerary (any of the optional activities).
  • Drinks: sodas, wines, whiskies, brandies, beers, etc.
  • Ugandan visas: single entry visa costs US$50 and it is required for all countries that require visas for Uganda (principle of reciprocity). The visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport.
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Tips, telephone expenses, etc
Uganda Packages
Rwanda Packages

What is included in your safari

  • Expert English speaking Driver guide.
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Bottled drinking mineral water
  • 4WD Safari Mini-Van vehicle and all transportation on ground
  • All entry fees into the National Park
  • Gasoline in the Vehicle
  • Lunches en-route- to and from the Island

What is not included in your safari

  • International flights (both inbound and outbound)
  • Entry/Tourist Visa for Uganda
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned here-in
  • Optional activities not mentioned here-in
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips for the Guides.