5 days / 4 nights itinerary
5-Day Gorilla & Wildlife Safari
Gorillas, tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel.
The perfect first Uganda safari: gorilla trekking in Bwindi plus savannah game and river wildlife in Queen Elizabeth, connected by some of the most scenic driving in East Africa.
Day by day
Day 1
Drive to Bwindi
Full-day scenic drive southwest to Bwindi, arriving for dinner and your trek briefing.
Day 2
Gorilla trekking
Trek into Bwindi with rangers to meet your gorilla family and spend one restricted hour with them. Afternoon community or forest walk.
Day 3
Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth
Journey north through the Ishasha plains — watching for tree-climbing lions — to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth.
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth
Dawn game drive on the Kasenyi plains and an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel among the hippos and elephants.
Day 5
Return to Kampala
Optional morning activity, then the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Ishasha tree-climbing lions
- Kazinga Channel cruise
- Kasenyi game drives
Good to know
- Best time: June to September and December to February.
- Fully customisable — dates, pace and budget.
- Accommodation choices and trekking permits are confirmed in your personal quotation.
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Private transportation
- Drinks: water and soda beverages
- Driver-guide
- All park entrance fees
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
Prices depend on your dates, group size and accommodation choices — every quotation is itemised, with no hidden costs.
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