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9-Day Uganda Honeymoon: Chimps, Lions, Gorillas & Lakes

Tour Overview

A romantic loop of crater-lake picnics, chimps, tree-climbing lions, gorillas and a sunset canoe on Lake Bunyonyi, with intimate lodges along the way. This 9-day private safari visits Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi.

Mountain gorilla looking up through bright leaves

Highlights: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale; Kazinga Channel launch cruise; Dugout canoe and island walk on Lake Bunyonyi; Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector; Fort Portal crater lakes.

Best time to go: Jun-Sep and Dec-Feb for drier trails.

Accommodation Options (Budget, Midrange, Luxury):

Choose the comfort level that suits you; the vehicle, guide and activities stay the same. Price per person (2 people sharing, 2027): Budget $3,384 · Midrange $4,624 · Luxury $8,530.

  • Entebbe (1 night): Budget – Airport Guesthouse Entebbe; Midrange – Karibu Guesthouse or Boma Hotel; Luxury – Lake Victoria Serena or Protea Entebbe
  • Kibale / Fort Portal (2 nights): Budget – Isunga Lodge; Midrange – Turaco Treetops; Luxury – Primate Lodge Kibale
  • Queen Elizabeth NP (1 night): Budget – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (explorer tent); Midrange – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda); Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Kyambura Gorge Lodge
  • Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth) (1 night): Budget – Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge; Midrange – Ishasha Wilderness Camp; Luxury – Ishasha Wilderness Camp (premium season)
  • Bwindi – Buhoma (2 nights): Budget – Buhoma Community Rest Camp; Midrange – Buhoma Community Haven Lodge; Luxury – Buhoma Lodge
  • Lake Bunyonyi (1 night): Budget – Simple lakeside lodge or camp; Midrange – Mid-range lakeside lodge (e.g. BirdNest or Arcadia); Luxury – Best available luxury lakeside lodge

Lodges shown are examples, or similar, subject to availability. Gorilla and chimp permits are included at cost.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe

Lakeside welcome dinner. Overnight: Karibu Guesthouse or Boma Hotel (midrange) or similar.

Day 2: To Kibale

Drive west; sundowner over the crater lakes. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 3: Chimps & crater-lake picnic

Chimp tracking, then a private picnic by a crater lake. Overnight: Turaco Treetops (midrange) or similar.

Day 4: To Queen Elizabeth

Drive south; Kazinga Channel launch. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (signature banda) (midrange) or similar.

Day 5: Ishasha

Tree-climbing lions; quiet riverside camp. Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (midrange) or similar.

Day 6: To Buhoma

Drive into Bwindi. Overnight: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 7: Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trek; spa or massage afterwards where offered. Overnight: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (midrange) or similar.

Day 8: To Lake Bunyonyi

Sunset dugout canoe on the lake. Overnight: Mid-range lakeside lodge (e.g. BirdNest or Arcadia) (midrange) or similar.

Day 9: Bunyonyi to Entebbe

Drive to Entebbe, or extend to the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria (rates on request).

Inclusions:

  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, English-speaking driver-guide and fuel
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
  • Accommodation as listed, sharing a double or twin room; full board on safari
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale
  • Gorilla trekking permit and a guided trek with UWA rangers
  • Queen Elizabeth park entry (2 days)
  • Kazinga Channel launch cruise
  • UWA ranger-guides on game drives
  • Dugout canoe and island walk on Lake Bunyonyi
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • All government taxes

Exclusions:

  • International flights and Uganda visa (single-entry e-visa about $50, or the East Africa Tourist Visa at $100)
  • Travel and medical insurance; a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry
  • Tips for guides, porters and lodge staff
  • Drinks unless the lodge includes them, laundry and personal items
  • Optional activities and anything not listed
  • Single room supplement (on request)

How to Get There:

Book an international flight to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 45 minutes from Kampala. Your Mwema Safaris driver-guide meets you at arrivals or at your hotel. About 5 to 6 hours by road from Entebbe or Kampala via Fort Portal, or a domestic flight to Kasese and a 2-hour drive.

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