Package Snapshot

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Indicative starting price: $2,450 per person sharing
Travel style: Gorilla country, forest primates and savannah wildlife

Combine Uganda’s rainforest and primate habitats with savannah wildlife and waterways. The suggested route pairs Bwindi with Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale, subject to permit availability and confirmed park access.

Top Places to Explore

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: Home to mountain gorillas; trekking requires an advance permit and follows strict park rules.
• Queen Elizabeth National Park: Enjoy guided game drives and selected scenic areas; sightings vary with season.
• Kazinga Channel area: Optional boat-based wildlife viewing where operating schedules and conditions allow.
• Kibale Forest: Known for primate-rich rainforest and guided chimpanzee trekking with permits.
• Local communities: Optional cultural visits should be locally led and arranged respectfully.

Suggested Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Arrival and briefing: Meet your guide and review the route, permits and travel times.
2. Transfer toward Bwindi: Scenic drive to the forest region with planned stops.
3. Gorilla trekking: Join a permitted guided trek, subject to permit confirmation and park rules.
4. Travel to Queen Elizabeth area: Transfer through changing landscapes and settle at your lodge.
5. Wildlife safari: Enjoy guided game drives in selected park areas.
6. Channel or nature experience: Optional boat trip or nature activity if operating conditions permit.
7. Kibale region: Travel toward the forest and prepare for a primate experience.
8. Departure: Transfer to the departure airport or onward connection.

Culture, Food & Local Experiences

Try regional staples such as matoke, groundnut sauces and fresh seasonal produce. Community visits and cultural performances are optional and arranged with local hosts.

What’s Included

• Selected accommodation for the stated duration.
• Airport transfers and ground transport specified in the confirmed itinerary.
• Guided sightseeing and experiences explicitly listed in the final package.
• Travel coordination by Elkendi Tours & Travel.

Not Included Unless Confirmed

• International flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending.
• Optional activities, special-entry tickets and meals not listed as included.
• Gratuities and costs arising from schedule changes or personal requests.

Practical Notes

Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are limited, separately priced unless explicitly included, and must be confirmed before travel. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; routes can change with road and weather conditions.

The displayed starting price is an indicative 2026 package benchmark, not a guaranteed live fare. Final pricing varies with dates, accommodation category, airfare, exchange rates, group size and availability. Elkendi confirms the final itinerary and quotation before booking.

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