10 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH, GORILLA TREKKING, GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING, MOUNT GAHINGA HIKE, LAKE BUNYONYI & LAKE MBURO SAFARI
This 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari will take to the top visited destinations in Uganda including Queen Elizabeth national park one of the best savanna park in uganda that harbors the Kazinga channel, where the boat cruise is conducted and the Kasenyi plains for game drives. You will as well explore Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will enjoy mountain gorilla trekking and Mgahinga gorilla national park for Golden monkey trekking and Mount Gahinga Hike. You will then connect to Lake Bunyonyi for a canoe ride before heading to Lake Mburo national park for game drive, walking safari, boat cruise& Horseback ride and finally get back to Kampala.
Highlights of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park transfer to Mgahinga gorilla national park
- Day 5: Mount Gahinga Hiking
- Day 6: Golden monkey trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 7: Canoe ride and transfer to Lake Mburo National park
- Day 8: Walking safari/ Morning Game drive & afternoon boat cruise
- Day 9: Horseback ride & transfer to Kampala
- Day 10: Departures
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth national park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: In the morning on day 1 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, you will be picked from your hotel in Kampala and start the 6 to 7 hours’ drive to western Uganda past Lake Mburo National park and have your stopover at the Equator to take some photographs and proceed your journey through farmlands and have another stopover in Mbarara for Lunch. After lunch, you will proceed with your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park for hotel check in, diner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park
Morning Game drive: After breakfast on day 2 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, meet your safari driver and head out for an early morning game drive with in Kasenyi plains which is the best sector in Queen Elizabeth national park that conducts the breathtaking game drive adventures as it harbors the largest population of wildlife. During the kasenyi game drive, you will spot lots of wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, Lions, Warthogs, bushbucks, Uganda Kob which will be seen in their a mating circuit and several species of birds. After spending a half ay on a game drive, return to the lodge for lunch.

Afternoon boat cruise: After lunch, embark on a breathtaking boat cruise along the kazinga channel as you watch several Hippos since this channel is famous for being home to the largest population of Hippos, there are other aquatic wildlife seen while on a boat cruise such as Crocodiles, water birds and many more. Look out for other wildlife that visits the kazinga channel to quench their thirst during hot suns such as Buffaloes, elephants, and many more. After the boat cruise, you will enjoy an enroute game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep as you close the 2nd day of your 10 days Uganda safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth national park: Once you’re done with breakfast on day 3 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, check out of the lodge with packed lunch and meet your safari driver for a transfer to Ishasha sector for yet another thrilling game drive to encounter with the tree climbing lions which are only found in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park and the other remaining population is found in Lake Manyara national park in Tanzania. This implies that there are only 2 destinations in the whole world where one can encounter with the tree climbing lions while on a safari and that is only Uganda the pearl of Africa and Tanzania. After the game drive, you will enjoy your picnic lunch under the tree shade or else visit any nearby hotel for a meal. After lunch, you will exit queen Elizabeth national park and drive towards far south western corner of Uganda direct to Bwindi impenetrable national park. You will check in for dinner and have an overnight rest awaiting the fascinating gorilla trekking experience the next day.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park & transfer to Mgahinga gorilla national park
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi in penetrable national park: Arise early in the morning for breakfast on day 4 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, pack enough drinking water, snacks and wear that perfect gorilla trekking gear and meet up your safari driver for a transfer to the trailhead of the sector you intend to trek in. while there, you will be briefed about gorilla trekking dos and don’ts, expectations and many more. Ensure that you hire a porter and finally set off on your dream adventure as you search for the habituated mountain gorillas in the dense forest of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The entire gorilla trek lasts between 30 minutes to 7 hours or entire day depending on the movement of gorillas in regards to where the family was seen nesting the previous evening. After finding the gorilla family, you have one hour with gorillas then return to the lodge for dinner, check out and be driven to Mgahinga gorilla national park where you will spend your overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 5: Mount Gahinga Hike
Mount Gahinga Hike: After an early breakfast on day 5 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, dress up in your best volcano hiking gear, pack enough water for drinking, some snack, lunchbox and whatever you feel like will make your hike more fascinating. Meet your Uganda safari driver for a transfer to the briefing grounds where you will join other hikers from different parts of the world. During the briefing, feel free to inquire about anything you need to know before starting the hike then hire a porter and obtain the hiking stick to start the adventure of summiting the top of Mount Mgahinga and descend back on the same day. During the hike, you have a golden opportunity of encountering with a lot of wildlife including primates such as Mountain gorillas, Golden monkeys , mammals such as forest hogs, bush pigs, elephants, plenty of bird species since Mgahinga gorilla national park thrills with several species of birds, identify some butterflies, tree species and many more. Upon arrival at the top of Mount Mgahinga, you will be rewarded with a stunning caldera swamp, a view of the entire Mgahinga gorilla national park and the neighboring Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. Spend a few hours observing the nature and enjoying the cool breath while taking photographs and finally start descending back to the starting point where your safari driver will be waiting for your return to be returned back to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 6: Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla national park & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga: An early morning breakfast will be served on day 6 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, meet your safari driver for a transfer to the park headquarters where you will be briefed before embarking on golden monkey trekking adventure with in the wilderness of Mgahinga gorilla national park. Golden monkey trekking is more enjoyable than gorilla trekking as you will be in position to view these beautiful primates jumping over your head from one tree branch to another twisting their tails cheerfully. This activity last at least 1-4 hours and one hour of close viewing and photo taking is allowed before you return to the lodge for lunch.
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi: After lunch, you will check out of the lodge and embark on a 2-3 hours’ drive from Mgahinga national park to Lake Bunyonyi in kabale for an evening nature walk or relaxation at the shores of the lake. You may also take part in mountain biking to explore the local communities along the lake.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Canoe ride and transfer to Lake Mburo National park
Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi: On the day 7 Day of your 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, breakfast is the first thing to enjoy at your lodge while viewing the stunning Lake Bunyonyi the deepest lake in east Africa and second deepest in entire Africa continent with a lot of tourist attractions. But due to limited time on this 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, you will only enjoy a dug in Canoe ride or boat ride to explore some of the 29 islands found on Lake Bunyonyi.
Transfer to Lake Mburo national park: After the 2 hours of the boat/ canoe ride, you will check out of the lodge and set off on a journey from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo national park, the smallest savanna park in Uganda. Lunch will be enroute, and upon park arrival, check in for evening game drive, have dinner and night rest.
Day 8: Full day excursion in Lake Mburo national park
Game drive/ walking safari: Have your breakfast served as early as possible on day 8 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari and start your day with a guided walking safari through well-defined walking trails to exploring different unique attractions such as Bat caves act as a habitat for bats and pythons. Lake Mburo national park is known as the best destination when it comes to walking safaris due to the nature of the park and the possible encounters along the walk including other mammals, reptiles, amphibians, aquatic wildlife, birds, butterflies and several flora species. After the walk, you will embark on a game drive to explore other parts of the park while in a van to spot more of the attractions including those already spotted while on a walking adventure. During the game drive, you will be in position to view several wildlife species including Zebras, Uganda kob, Buffaloes, impalas, Topis, elands and many more. However proceeding to an evening game drive, will open doors to encounter with the nocturnal wildlife including Hyenas, Leopards, serval cats and many more that are always active at night and hiding during day.

Afternoon boat cruise in Lake Mburo national park: Later in the afternoon, be transferred for a 2 hours boat cruise where you will sail on one of the 8 lakes inside Lake Mburo national park while watching several wildlife along the shore of the Lake having some drinking water, view the Hippos, Zebras, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and the cattle among others. After the boat cruise on Lake Mburo, you will embark on an evening game drive as you return to the lodge to enjoy your dinner and have an overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 9: Horseback riding safari and transfer to Kampala for departures
Horseback riding safari and departures: After breakfast on day 9 of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari, head out for a horseback ride safari in the park. Lake Mburo national park is one of the best parks in Uganda that offers thrilling horseback ride tours. However, the maximum weight for one to engage in horseback ride is 100kgs above that one is disqualified to participate in this adventure activity.
Horseback ride in Lake Mburo starts from 30 minutes to about 6 hours depending on one’s choice though the longer the duration the more the money spent as this activity is charged depending on the duration. While on the horseback, you will explore different parts of the park ridding amidst wildlife via woodland and grassland. After the horseback ride, you will proceed on a game drive till lunch time then connect to your hotel for lunch check out and be driven to Kampala.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Departures
Departures: This the last day of your 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari so after breakfast, you will check out and be driven to the airport for a flight to the next travel destination.
End of 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari
Inclusive in 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari
- Pick up and drop off
- A 4×4 safari vehicle
- English speaking safari guide / Driver
- Park entrance fees
- Game drive & Boat cruise
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Mount Gahinga Hike
- Lake Bunyonyi canoe/ boat ride
- Horseback ride
- Rangers
- All meals as per the Itinerary
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Enough drinking water while on safari
Exclusive in 10 Days Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla Trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Mount Gahinga Hike, Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo safari
- Visa and air ticket
- Optional and additional activities
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Insurance
- Tips & Gratuity
- Laundry
- Souvenirs
- Porter hire
- Other personal expenses