This week-long budget safari showcases Uganda’s top highlights—gorilla trekking in Bwindi, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and a visit to Lake Bunyonyi. Designed for travelers seeking maximum value, this trip delivers diverse wildlife, beautiful scenery, and authentic Ugandan culture.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your driver will transfer you to Kampala. Overnight at Forest Cottages (Budget).
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, enjoy a stop at the Equator. Arrive in time for an evening game drive where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. Overnight at Pumba Safari Cottages (Budget).
Early morning game drive in Kasenyi sector to see lions, elephants, and Uganda kob. In the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Overnight at Pumba Safari Cottages.
Drive through the Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Overnight at Bwindi View Bandas (Budget).
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking experience. Spend up to one hour with the gorillas before returning to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi View Bandas.
Depart for Lake Bunyonyi after breakfast. Relax with optional activities such as canoe rides, birdwatching, or island exploration. Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Budget).
Enjoy breakfast with lake views before beginning the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.