5 Days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Safari

Overview

This 5 Days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Safari combines Uganda’s iconic wildlife experiences with the once-in-a-lifetime adventure of trekking mountain gorillas. Explore savannah game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and encounter gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest before returning to Entebbe.

Price Inclusions

Airport transfers and ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Accommodation as per itinerary (mid-range options)
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Park entrance fees
Game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Price Exclusions

International flights
Uganda entry visa
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, drinks not included in meals)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your driver-guide and begin your journey west towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through lush countryside, tea plantations, and local villages. Stop en route for lunch before continuing to the park, arriving in time for an evening game drive where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly lions.

Accommodation: Elephant Plains

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, known for its lions, Uganda kobs, elephants, and a wide range of birdlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects Lake George and Lake Edward. This excursion offers excellent sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and diverse bird species along the banks.

Accommodation: Elephant Plains

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Ishasha

After breakfast, set out for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, driving through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Continue the scenic drive into the rolling hills and dense forests of Bwindi. Arrive at your lodge in the evening and prepare for the gorilla trekking adventure the next day.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing from your ranger guides. Begin your gorilla trek through the misty, dense forest—an adventure that can take 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you find them, you will spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants as they interact, feed, and care for one another. Return to the lodge for relaxation and an evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer Back to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast, begin your drive back to Entebbe. The journey takes approximately 8–9 hours, with opportunities to stop for lunch, photographs, and visits to roadside craft markets. On arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred to the airport for your evening departure flight, marking the end of your Ugandan safari adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch