Overview
Gorillas and Game Safari: A 5-Day Ugandan Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes. Our Gorillas and Game Safari offers an exhilarating mix of adventure and relaxation.
Your adventure begins at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an awe-inspiring trek to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Next, venture into the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and a serene boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and over 700 species of birds.
With your journey starting and ending in Entebbe, this safari promises a memorable wildlife experience from start to finish.
Join us for an adventure of a lifetime!
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Uganda
- Tour begins and ends in Entebbe
- Visit Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda
- Activities include gorilla, Game drives & boat cruises
- Travel in comfortable open-sided 4×4 vehicles with pop-up roofs
- Airport and hotel transfers included
- Additional accommodation available before and after the tour for an extra cost
Things to Note
- Accommodation is included
- Small group safari: Max 8 people
- Flexible departure dates
- Customizable itinerary
- Solo travelers are welcome
- Age limit: 15 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
Upon your arrival, we’ll pick you up from the airport or your hotel. If needed, additional accommodation before the tour can be arranged at an extra cost.
Day 1: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your adventure kicks off after breakfast with a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, located near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Equator for some fun photos and interactive experiments. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch in Mbarara town before continuing through picturesque landscapes, passing by lush banana plantations, farms, and the rolling hills of Kigezi. You’ll arrive at Bwindi in the evening, ready to start your incredible journey.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks: Complimentary drinking water
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
Your day begins with an early breakfast before heading to the Rushaga sector Park Headquarters for registration and a briefing. Once ready, you’ll embark on a guided trek into the heart of Bwindi National Park to track the elusive mountain gorillas. The trek’s duration varies, ranging from half an hour to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ movements. This unforgettable experience allows you to connect with these magnificent, endangered creatures in their natural habitat.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Complimentary drinking water
Day 3: Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking the scenic route through the Ishasha sector, where you might catch a glimpse of the famous tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at either Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages.
In the afternoon, take some time to relax and soak in the surroundings before heading out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Keep your eyes peeled for buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and, with a bit of luck, lions or leopards as the sun sets over the savannah.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Complimentary drinking water
Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Begin your day with another game drive in the Kasenyi plains. After lunch at the lodge, you’ll take an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This cruise provides sightings of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds.
- Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation: Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages
- Meals: All meals included
- Drinks: Drinking water
Day 5: Return to Kampala/Entebbe or Airport
After breakfast, we’ll drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure. You can also arrange for additional accommodation if needed.
- Main Destination: Entebbe
- Accommodation: End of tour, no accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Drinks: Mineral water
End of Tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost. We will drop you off at the airport or your hotel.
Get ready for an incredible adventure filled with amazing wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences!
