5-Day Bwindi Gorillas, Wildlife and Lake Bunyonyi Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your Uganda adventure starts at Entebbe Airport (or hotel pick-up). Your English-speaking driver-guide welcomes you with a name sign. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, chimpanzees, and over 600 bird species. Enjoy scenic countryside views, a lunch stop, and photos.
Arrive late afternoon, check into your lodge and relax.
If time allows, short evening game drive for first wildlife sightings before dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon boatcruise along Kazinga Channel

Start your day at Pumba Safari Cottages with breakfast overlooking the savanna and possible elephant sightings at the waterhole. After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The scenic 4–5 hour drive (150–180 km) routes through Ishasha sector—search for famous tree-climbing lions in fig trees, plus Uganda kob, elephants, buffalo, or leopards.
Travel on gravel/murram roads through villages, banana plantations, and rolling hills. Spot baboons or colobus monkeys en route. The path passes Kihihi town before reaching northern Buhoma sector. Arrive early-mid afternoon, check into your lodge, enjoy lunch or tea, and relax with rainforest views.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi

Embark on your morning adventure in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for the famous tree-climbing lions lounging in the fig trees. Keep an eye out for Uganda kob, elephants, and perhaps an elusive leopard.

Then depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This rewarding route leads directly to the northern Buhoma sector—the closest and most convenient entry point from Ishasha. The drive spans about 60–70 km and takes roughly 2–3 hours.
You may spot baboons, black-and-white colobus monkeys, or even forest elephants crossing the path. The route passes via Kihihi town before descending into the Buhoma area.

Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy a relaxing lunch or afternoon tea. Take time to unwind and prepare for tomorrow's gorilla trekking experience. Buhoma provides easy access to several habituated gorilla families, with briefings usually held at the sector headquarters.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Begin early with breakfast at your lodge. Then head to the UWA rangers’ station in Buhoma for the morning briefing. Your ranger guide will explain trekking rules, gorilla behavior, and safety tips. Next, enter the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla trek. The duration and terrain vary depending on the gorilla family’s movements. Eexpect anything from 2 to 7 hours of hiking through steep, muddy trails. Once you locate the habituated group, enjoy a magical one hour observing them up close as they feed, play, and rest.

Return to the lodge for a quick lunch (or packed option) and a well-deserved rest. Then check out and depart for Lake Bunyonyi (approximately 2–3 hours scenic drive, 80–100 km). Arrive in the late afternoon. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape: lush, terraced hills rising to 2,200–2,478 meters and dotted with 29 unique islands scattered across the calm waters. Check into your lakeside accommodation, relax with stunning views, and enjoy dinner as the sun sets.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Entebbe

Start your final day with a peaceful breakfast at your lakeside lodge, enjoying breathtaking views of the beautiful little islands dotting Lake Bunyonyi right in front of you. Soak in the serene atmosphere one last time—perhaps with a cup of coffee as the morning mist lifts over the terraced hills.

After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic drive back to Entebbe International Airport (approximately 7–8 hours, 420 km). The journey winds through southwestern Uganda’s rolling hills, farmlands, and charming small towns.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch break at the Equator crossing—step into both hemispheres at once, capture fun photos with the equator marker, and perhaps shop for souvenirs or enjoy a quick coffee.

Continue onward, arriving in Entebbe in the late afternoon or early evening, perfectly timed for your departure flight (or an overnight if needed).

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.