Uganda · Safari

6-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari with Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth

6 Days Round trip from Kampala Road Easy pace

Travellers on their Gorilla and wildlife Safari

Traveller on their Gorilla and wildlife Safari

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Track gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
02 Search for the iconic tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
03 Enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
04 Spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs on game drives
05 Pause at the Equator monument on the return journey

Embark on a captivating 6-day journey through Uganda, beginning with a warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport. Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for rewarding game drives and a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives, wildlife encounters, and a stop at the Equator monument before your return to Entebbe. This safari blends Uganda's natural wonders with unforgettable up-close animal experiences.

Soon, you will be in sight of these enormous creatures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our company tour guide and representative will be eagerly waiting to receive you and transfer you to your hotel.

Drive time - 20 minutes

Day 02

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start the journey to the home of the gentle giants in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the ultimate gorilla experience.
The journey is long but rewarding when you focus on the gorilla experience and enjoy the sights en route.
We shall have several stopovers along the way, eventually arriving in the park later that evening.

(There is an option of flying to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.)

Drive time - 9 hours

Day 03

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Today morning, after an early breakfast and with packed lunch, your driver-guide will transfer you to the starting point, where you will receive a briefing from the park ranger guide on how to prepare for the gorilla trek.
Your ranger guide will lead the way in the forest, first on well-cleared paths, but soon you will head into the bushes and thickets, where he will help clear the way with the cycle he carries with him.
Soon, you will be in sight of these enormous creatures.

Day 04

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up and you will start the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park - the most famous park in Uganda.
The drive will take you through Ishasha - the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Drive time - 4 hours

Day 05

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

You will start early in the morning using a car that allows the roof to pop up so the opportunities for watching the game are maximized.
Enjoy the exotic and rare species, which include elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs, among others.
In the afternoon, enjoy a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel - towards Lake Edward - where you will watch different wild animals that come to its waters, those that live therein, and numerous species of birds.

Day 06

Return to Entebbe via the Equator

Today after breakfast, you will transfer to Kampala and proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home.
You will have a stopover for lunch at the Equator monument.

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gorillas, Kazinga Channel boat safari, Ishasha tree-climbing lions

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kampala Road 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Gorilla trekking permit
4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
English-speaking driver/guide
All meals

What's Not Included

Insurance
Extra drinks
Laundry
Visas and air tickets

What to bring

Long-sleeved shirt
Long pants
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Torch
Safari boots
Camera
Rain gear

Know before you go

Participants must be in good health because gorillas live in higher-altitude areas, and the activity may involve longer walks ranging from 4 to 8 hours.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a rewarding experience that takes you through the thick impenetrable forest in search of gorillas.
The experience of hiking through the forest is rewarding even before you sight the gorillas.
Ishasha is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which are said to climb fig trees after their meals to rest, experience the winds, and also easily watch their prey because of the high savanna grass.
There are many theories as to why they climb the trees; you will learn more from your tour guide during the game drive.
Along with the lions, there are other animals like elephants, buffaloes, kobs, topi, waterbucks, and several bird species.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to numerous flora and fauna.
The great scenery of ridges, forest, and crater lakes, with the Rwenzori Mountains in the background, makes for a great game drive.
The numerous wildlife provides great opportunities for game viewing in the morning, when the predators are looking out for prey before they go back into hiding.

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