You can go on game drives and boat cruise excursions in Queen Elizabeth National Park either before or after going on a gorilla hike in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, depending on how your itinerary flows. While Mweya is 160 km away, the travel from the Buhoma area to the Ishasha sector is 64 km.

You might see the tree-climbing Ishasha lions, leopards, topis, elephants, Cape buffalo, warthogs, gigantic forest hogs, water bucks, bush bucks, Uganda kobs, mongooses, and other animals during the early morning game drive at Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kasenyi route, where lions enjoy snatching Uganda Kobs, the crater lakes area with its breathtaking vistas of both dry and wet craters, and many more tracks may all be explored while driving around the park. Taking a boat cruise excursion through Queen Elizabeth National Park provides you the opportunity to see the stunning characteristics of the rift valley's floor. Be on the lookout for wild creatures who like refreshing their thirst on the channel's banks as well as a diverse avian population that gets free food from the marshy banks. It is unforgettable and exhilarating to be a part of this three-hour journey. Don't forget to bring your camera along if you want to take some amazing pictures.

Combining chimpanzee and gorilla trekking is special because it gives you a true understanding of the life of these two well-known primates. In Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park are home to mountain gorillas, while Kibale National Park is the greatest place to do chimpanzee trekking. To participate in this event, a chimpanzee trekking permit is required. Two sessions—the morning and afternoon—can be scheduled.

Following a training at the Kanyanchu Visitor Center, visitors are limited to 6 chimpanzee trekking permits per group. It takes about 6 hours to get from the Buhoma section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a distance of about 252.9 kilometers. If you want to go on a safari that includes both gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, you need more than 4 days. Because it is unpredictable when you will find the chimpanzees or mountain gorillas, each activity lasts the entirety of a day. In Uganda, it is challenging to schedule another activity on the same day as either chimpanzee or gorilla trekking.

Prior to leaving Uganda A fantastic white water rafting trip on the River Nile is taken after going gorilla trekking. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this adrenaline-pumping activity.

There is a group of knowledgeable instructors ready to walk you through all you need to know to enjoy white water rafting. To make sure you have the greatest experience possible on the River Nile, several safety precautions are in place. The river Nile's white water rafting destination is the Itanda Falls.

When you arrive, the instructors give you a briefing on how to approach this experience and then provide you with safety gear to wear. To gauge how quickly the tides are moving, a kayak moves ahead of the rafting tube. To go through the various white water rafting levels, you must pedal. You can decide to take part in only the activities you find comfortable.

Nature hikes, sport fishing, visiting Ssese Island in Lake Victoria, mountaineering, golden monkey trekking, visiting the source of the Nile, and visiting Uganda's traditional kingdoms are just a few of the other things you may combine with gorilla trekking in Uganda.

You can stroll through the neighborhood after your gorilla climb to get a feel for local life. Community-based events that give you a glimpse into local life are close to both parks. Allowing locals to participate in community-based activities was one of the strategies to get them to appreciate mountain gorillas after it was realized that they were one of the main issues hindering the conservation of the species.

Upon request, Buhoma community walks and cultural performances are organized in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You immediately contribute to the community's well-being by taking this walk. One way the community is involved in the effort to conserve mountain gorillas is through this three-hour walk. Enjoy the opportunity to participate in their day's activities as a family and the people who support them. You can go to the traditional healer, see the banana beer brewery, and, upon request, observe a traditional dancing troupe.

The Nkuringo Community Walk is led by native guides in the southern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Visit a traditional healer, a blacksmith, a rural homestead, or a person who makes banana beer.

You can get a peek of Batwa forest life by visiting the Garama cave and the Batwa Pygmies in Mgahinga National Park. In the beginning, the forest was their only source of food; but, in the 1990s, they were evacuated in order to protect mountain gorillas. They no longer have their ancestral home, but they can still access it through music and performances. After robbing the Bafumbira farmers, the Batwa used the Garama cave, which was located deep in the jungle, as a retreat. Additionally, this served as their council chambers, where organized groups would perform folk dances and songs for their guests. Currently, the Garama caves serve as a Batwa cultural performance venue.

Some of Africa's best opportunities for viewing montane forest birds can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. More than 350 different bird species can be found in the park, including 23 of the 24 Albertine endemics. Before leaving the grounds of your lodge, you might go birding after doing gorilla trekking. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park's Ruhija region is a paradise for birders. This is the greatest option to choose for your permit if you plan to do gorilla trekking and are an avid birder. You may witness the untouched forest where forest and grassland birds like spending their days when traveling to this via the ridge top route.

Several birds may be visible if you hike to Mubwindi Swamp. Cinammon-chested Bee Eaters, Canopy and Mid-storey flock, Handsome Francolin, Mountain Masked Rwenzori Batis, Grauer's Wabler, white-Tailed Crested Flycatcher, and Chestnut throated Apalis, Shelley's Crimsonwing, collered Apalis, and other birds are a few of these species.

• Safari tracking footwear to wear while trekking with chimpanzees or going to the gorillas. Because the outdoors is unforgiving, you must guard your feet against sharp edges.
• Toiletries, if your hotel does not supply them.
• A set of binoculars for getting a close-up view of the far-flung attractions.
• Use insect repellents on your skin to keep insects at bay.
• A sweater or fleece to keep you warm, especially in the early morning when the parks are really chilly. Temperatures in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can go as low as 7 degrees Celsius. You should stay warm, so if you can have a cup of coffee, that would be ideal.
• Gardening gloves for use as hand protection when going on a gorilla hike. To get a better grip on the creeping plants in the bush, you might extend your palms. You must wear the gloves even if you stumble and fall in order to avoid becoming dirty.
• A small, water-resistant bag to keep your belongings organized and protected from humid weather.
• Energy snacks to eat whenever you are hungry because it is unknown when to look for mountain gorillas. Even game drives can get boring; you occasionally need to eat to stay entertained.
• Wearing pajamas at night.
• A camera for recording your Uganda safari adventure; do not use a flash when walking with chimpanzees or gorillas.