This 5-day safari offers the best of Uganda’s wildlife and primates. You’ll explore Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of trekking mountain gorillas.
Safari Highlights
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel with hippos, elephants, and birds
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside
Optional cultural encounters with the Batwa community
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet your safari guide. Drive southwest towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through traditional homesteads, tea plantations, and rolling hills. Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge.
Journey time: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 2: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains where you’ll spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and warthogs. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife such as African fish eagles and pelicans.
Accommodation: Same lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (via Ishasha Sector)
After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
This is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing and then begin your trek into the forest. The trek can take 2–6 hours depending on gorilla movements. Spend one magical hour observing and photographing the gorillas. Return to the lodge for relaxation. In the evening, you can opt for a Batwa cultural experience.
Accommodation: Same lodge near Bwindi
Day 5: Return to Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe with stopovers for lunch and craft shopping. Arrive in the evening and drop off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your flight.
Journey time: 8–9 hours
Safari Inclusions
Gorilla trekking permit ($800 per person)
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Park entry fees and game drives
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Bottled drinking water
Safari Exclusions
International flights & visas
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (tips, drinks, souvenirs)
Optional activities (Batwa visit, chimp trekking en route)