Introduction
5 Day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari: Bwindi + Queen Elizabeth adventure combines the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with the diverse savannah landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect close encounters with endangered mountain gorillas, exciting game drives, and a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Uganda Gorilla Wildlife Safari offers an unforgettable blend of mountain gorilla trekking and classic African wildlife viewing as follows:
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda Gorilla Wildlife Safari Begins
After an early breakfast in Kampala or Entebbe, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through western Uganda’s rolling hills, traditional villages, and tea plantations.
Highlights
- Equator stop for photos
- Scenic countryside views
- Evening game drive upon arrival
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wildlife Experience in Queen Elizabeth
Start the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hyenas, and various bird species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos and crocodiles.
Highlights
- Morning game drive
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds
Accommodation
- Same lodge as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Uganda Gorilla Wildlife Safari Adventure
After breakfast, proceed through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Highlights
- Search for tree-climbing lions
- Scenic drive through rural communities
- Arrival in Bwindi Forest
Accommodation
- Luxury: Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Uganda Gorilla Wildlife Safari Highlight
After an early briefing by park rangers, embark on the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Trekking may take between 2 and 8 hours depending on the gorilla family’s location.
Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking experience
- One hour with mountain gorillas
- Forest walk and photography
Accommodation
- Same lodge as Day 3
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Return to Entebbe or Kampala
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. Enjoy beautiful scenery and optional souvenir shopping along the way.
Highlights
- Scenic countryside drive
- Equator stop
- End of safari
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as indicated
- Game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Why Choose This Uganda Gorilla Wildlife Safari?
This itinerary perfectly combines Uganda’s two most iconic experiences, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. In just five days, travelers enjoy remarkable encounters with mountain gorillas, lions, elephants, hippos, and countless bird species, making it one of Uganda’s most rewarding safari adventures.
Contact us, Brilyn Safaris Limited for this 5 Day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari: Bwindi + Queen Elizabeth