Uganda · Safari

5-Day Uganda Safari to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth with Gorilla Trek

5 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Hard pace

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
02 Cruise along the Kazinga Channel and spot hippos and crocodiles
03 Look for the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector
04 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Embark on a 5-day adventurous wildlife tour to two famous national parks of Uganda. Starting from Kampala, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you can spot a variety of wild animals, including the rare tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to trek through the forest, track mountain gorillas, and spend time observing them before returning to Kampala.

Starting from Kampala, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you can spot a variety of wild animals, including the rare tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Kasese, Fort Portal, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrive in Entebbe and Transfer to Kampala

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Kampala.
Reach Kampala and check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge/ Forest Cottages or Red Chilli Hideaway Kampala.

Meal: Dinner.

Day 02

Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Have an early morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kasese.
Stop for lunch in Fort Portal.
Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park and go on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Spot hippos, African buffaloes, kobs, African elephants, warthogs, and many other wild animals.
Try bird-watching on the river.
Travel to the lodge in the national park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge or Bush Lodge /Ihamba Safari Lodge.

Meals: Lunch & dinner.

Day 03

Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth and Transfer to Bwindi

Go on a morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile and encounter African elephants, African buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, African lions, Uganda kobs, lakes, and various birds.
Drive through the Ishasha Sector for a short game drive and look for the famous tree-climbing lions.
Travel to a lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge or Silverback Lodge, or Buhoma Community Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 04

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Wake up early, meet with the tour guide, and drive to the gate of Bwindi Forest.
Attend a safety briefing and begin the trek through the forest.
Track the mountain gorillas, observe them, and spend time with them.
Travel back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge or Silverback Lodge, or Buhoma Community Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 05