Uganda · Wildlife

4-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth Park

4 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • 02 Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the approach to the park
  • 03 Spot lions, warthogs, elephants, topis, and buffaloes on the Kasenyi trail
  • 04 Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing

Embark on a 4-day tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla tracking and remarkable wildlife encounters in Uganda. Trek through Bwindi's rugged forest to meet the gentle giants, while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the way to the park. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi trail, where you may spot lions, warthogs, elephants, topis, and buffaloes. This journey combines gorilla trekking, scenic landscapes, and classic safari experiences from Kampala to Kampala.

When you meet these gentle giants, follow what your ranger guide tells you, especially standing 6 meters away from them as you watch the mothers feed the young ones, the juveniles playing, and the silverbacks guarding the territory.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Meet your guide upon arrival at your hotel, and he will take you through the details of your trip.
  • After that, head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the southwestern part of Uganda, for gorilla tracking. You will have a stopover at the equator to take photos and another in Mbarara for lunch.
  • Along the way, enjoy many sights, including the beautiful scenery as you approach the park. This park also has many plant and animal species, such as mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, forest elephants, birds, and waterfalls. However, mountain gorillas are the most popular.
  • Check in at the lodge, unwind, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Accommodation Options: Mahogany Springs (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Silverback Lodge (Mid-range/Moderate), Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp (Budget). Meal Plan: Dinner

2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

  • Wake up by 6:00 am. Have breakfast and pack your lunch.
  • Drive to the park headquarters, where the ranger guide will brief you.
  • After that, proceed with the ranger to look for the mountain gorillas. This involves hiking up and down rugged paths, so you will need to be physically fit and carry a walking stick. You can also use local porters to carry your luggage. When you meet these gentle giants, follow what your ranger guide tells you, especially standing 6 meters away from them as you watch the mothers feed the young ones, the juveniles playing, and the silverbacks guarding the territory. This search depends on where the gorillas are located and feeding, so it can take 2-8 hours.
  • Do not forget to carry enough water, a raincoat, sturdy shoes, long-sleeved trousers, and snacks. Return to your lodge after trekking. You may choose to relax at the lodge or walk through the Batwa community and homesteads in the afternoon, see how they live, and enjoy their cultural performances through dance and drama.
3
Day 03

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector

  • After breakfast, your driver-guide will meet you at your hotel and take you through the details of your trip.
  • After that, continue your journey through the Ishasha Sector toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.
  • Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery and keep an eye out for the area's rich plant and animal life.
  • Check in at the lodge, unwind, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Accommodation Options: Mahogany Springs (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Silverback Lodge (Mid-range/Moderate), Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp (Budget). Meal Plan: Dinner

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive or Chimpanzee Tracking and Return to Kampala

  • Take your breakfast in the morning. As this is your last day, you may opt for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi trail, where you will have a chance to see animals such as lions, warthogs, elephants, topis, and buffaloes.
  • Observe a number of different bird species, or choose to visit the Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking. After that, start your journey to Kampala, with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. After lunch, proceed to Kampala, where you will arrive in the afternoon.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorilla forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park savannah, Kasenyi trail wildlife plains

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorilla forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park savannah, Kasenyi trail wildlife plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Rhino tracking
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Boat rides
  • Cultural tours

What's Not Included

  • International flight fare
  • Entry visas
  • Laundry services
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Kampala accommodation fees (the night after and the eve of the safari)

What to bring

  • Enough water
  • A raincoat
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Long-sleeved trousers
  • Snacks

Know before you go

  • The four days of gorilla trekking and wildlife safari will start in Kampala and end in Kampala, Uganda. You will visit some of the most famous national parks in Uganda, such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is located in southwestern Uganda and covers an area of 331 sq km. It is home to 12 gorilla families, 348 bird species, 163 tree species, 120 mammals, 220 butterfly species, 27 chameleon species, and 1000 flowering plants.
  • Other primates are also found here, such as the black-and-white colobus monkeys and chimpanzees. Queen Elizabeth National Park is located 376 km away from Kampala and covers an area of 1,978 sq km. It is home to over 95 species of mammals, 10 species of primates, and over 500 species of birds, and it is famous for its fantastic boat cruise and game viewing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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