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Uganda · 7-11 days

Uganda: Bwindi Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth NP

0.1°N · 32.5°E
At a glanceGorillas in Bwindi, tree-climbing lions and boat safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The planning total includes a standard international gorilla permit; discounted low-season permits may apply in April, May and November. Book months ahead.
~11h flight estimate7 to 11 days£80 to £435+ per dayStraightforward
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The itinerary

  1. Entebbe/Kampala1 night
  2. Bwindi (gorillas)3 nights
  3. Queen Elizabeth NP3 nights

Why this trip works

This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, road trips, wildlife watching, and safari across Entebbe/Kampala, Bwindi (gorillas), and Queen Elizabeth NP. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a very active daytime pace, serene evenings and off-beat to popular crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has very active days, serene evenings and a mixed setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Best time to go

The strongest travel period is December to February and June to September. October to November are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by road transfers or a hire car and internal flights.

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Sep25°CBest
Oct24°CShoulder
Nov23°CShoulder
Dec23°CBest

Cost

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £80 a day at the budget end, around £150 a day mid-range, and £435+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2350 to £3030 per person. The range includes about £630 for standard international gorilla-tracking permit. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do you need for Uganda: Bwindi Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth NP?

This itinerary works best over 7 to 11 days across 3 stops: Entebbe/Kampala, Bwindi (gorillas), and Queen Elizabeth NP.

When is the best time for this trip?

The strongest travel period is December to February and June to September. October to November are useful quieter alternatives.

How much does it cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £80 a day at the budget end, around £150 a day mid-range, and £435+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2350 to £3030 per person. The range includes about £630 for standard international gorilla-tracking permit. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

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