5 Days Buhoma and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali: We invite you to embark on a 5 days safari from Kigali to Buhoma and Queen Elizabeth National Park, featuring an exhilarating journey through Uganda’s stunning landscapes. This adventure includes visits to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering a unique blend of gorilla trekking, wildlife observation, and cultural experiences.
Throughout the safari, you will have the opportunity to observe the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, explore the diverse wildlife in the savannah, and engage with local communities to immerse yourself in Uganda’s rich culture.
Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and community visit
- Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Full-day of exploration in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Day 5: Return transfer to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be taken on a city tour of Kigali. Here, you will visit various sites, including local markets, the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, the Belgian Monument, and the Presidential Museum, among others. Following the city tour, you will continue your journey to Buhoma. This transfer will take you to the Katuna border migration office for the necessary border crossing. Afterward, you will proceed to Buhoma. Upon reaching Buhoma, you will check into your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Community Visit
The second day will commence with an early breakfast, followed by a transfer to the park headquarters. At the headquarters, you will participate in an orientation session focused on gorilla trekking, where you will learn about the essential guidelines and protocols to follow during the trek. During this orientation, you will be grouped with seven other participants, as each gorilla family is visited by a single group. The trekking activity will last between 2 and 7 hours. Once you encounter the gorillas, you will have one hour to observe them from a safe distance of 7 meters.
After the gorilla trekking experience, you will proceed to visit the Batwa community, who are regarded as the original inhabitants of the forest and have coexisted with the gorillas. This community visit will include engaging in cultural activities such as traditional dances, coffee roasting, folk songs, and sampling local cuisine, among other experiences.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The third day will begin with breakfast, followed by checking out of the lodge and transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This journey will take you through the scenic landscapes of the southern part of the park, specifically the Ishasha sector. In this area, you will embark on a game drive to spot the famous tree-climbing lions, as well as other wildlife such as warthogs, buffaloes, elephants, kobs, and waterbucks. Afterward, you will continue your transfer to the northern sector of the park. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Full-day adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The day will commence with an early breakfast, followed by a transfer into Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive. During this drive, you will have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and many more.
Day 5: Return to Kigali
On the final day of your safari, you will enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for Kigali via the Ishasha sector. This journey will take approximately 5 to 6 hours. Upon your arrival in Kigali, you will be taken to the airport for your outbound flights. This will mark the end of your amazing 5 Days Buhoma and Queen Elizabeth Safari from Kigali.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
