5 Days Gorillas and Game Safari
Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Tour Type: Private or Group Safari (Road Trip)
Departure: Entebbe or Kampala, Uganda
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Overview
This 5-day safari combines Uganda’s two greatest wildlife experiences — classic game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
You’ll explore the savannah plains teeming with elephants, lions, and hippos before venturing into the misty forests of Bwindi to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas face-to-face.
🗓 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your driver-guide will pick you up early from your hotel or Entebbe Airport.
Drive southwest through rolling hills and traditional homesteads.
Stop at the Equator line for photos and an optional coffee break.
Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Mid-range: Enganzi Game Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages / Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Early morning game drive in the Kaseni Plains — look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, and warthogs.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure time.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes George and Edward, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and a dazzling array of birds.
Evening relaxation or optional sundowner overlooking the park.
Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast, then embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha Sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions (chance to spot them resting in fig trees).
Continue through the terraced hills of Kigezi to arrive at Bwindi in the evening.
Check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and prepare for gorilla trekking the next day.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge / Buhoma Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing by UWA rangers.
Begin your trek through thick rainforest in search of a gorilla family group — the experience can take 2–6 hours depending on their movement.
Spend an unforgettable one hour observing these magnificent creatures as they feed, play, and care for their young.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and optional community or craft visit.
Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Lunch en route in Mbarara and a final stop at the Equator for souvenir shopping.
Arrive in the evening and drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Inclusions
✅ Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 per person)
✅ Park entry & activity fees
✅ 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✅ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✅ Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
✅ Bottled drinking water
Exclusions
❌ International flights & visas
❌ Tips, drinks & personal expenses
❌ Optional cultural tours
❌ Travel insurance
What to Bring
Hiking boots, long trousers & rain jacket
Insect repellent & sunscreen
Camera (no flash photography)
Refillable water bottle
