Rwanda, Uganda · Safari

5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorilla Trekking and Kigali Drop-off

5 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Try chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
02 Go for game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
03 Take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and spot crocodiles and hippos
04 Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track and observe gorillas

Sign up for a wildlife tour to the famous national parks of Uganda, starting from Entebbe, Uganda, and ending in Kigali, Rwanda. Try chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, go for game drives, spot water animals while on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park before departing for Rwanda.

Every gorilla family is visited by a maximum of 8 people daily.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Kigali, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kampala to Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Arrive in Kampala, meet your tour guide, and drive to Kibale National Park. It is a 4-hour drive to Kibale Forest.
Have lunch at Chimp Nest Lodge and enjoy an afternoon nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to beautiful forest birds, including the blue turaco, as well as primates and butterflies.

Overnight stay at a lodge/camp in Kibale National Park.

Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Have breakfast at the camp and transfer to the Kanyanchu Kibale Forest Park headquarters for a briefing from the park ranger at 8:00 am.
Begin chimpanzee tracking. This activity normally takes 4 hours.
Have lunch in the forest, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Overnight stay at Ihamba Safari Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, or Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 03

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early in the morning and begin with a game drive along the Kasenyi track, anticipating lions, leopards, antelopes, buffaloes, and elephants.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
Go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Spot wildlife along the riverbanks, including crocodiles, hippos, and more. This is a major highlight of the park.

Overnight stay at Ihamba Safari Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, or Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 04

Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

Begin with a game drive in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park - the Ishasha Game Reserve.
Spot the tree-climbing lions in this part of the park.
Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp or Silverback Lodge, where the gorillas sometimes spend the night with guests at a fireplace.

Day 05

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Drop-off in Kigali

Wake up early in the morning, reach the park headquarters for a briefing from the park ranger, and begin your gorilla trek. Every gorilla family is visited by a maximum of 8 people daily.
Spend at least an hour with the gorillas and observe them before returning to the lodge for a hot lunch.
Transfer to Rwanda for your evening flight.