5-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife 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

Depart in the morning and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy scenic countryside views as you head west towards Uganda’s savannah wilderness.

Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon activity such as a game drive or a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you may spot elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start early with a morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spot elephants, buffalo, Uganda kobs, topis, lions, and a variety of other wildlife while they are most active in the cool morning hours.

After lunch, enjoy a relaxing afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Observe large herds of hippos and elephants along the riverbanks, watch crocodiles bask in the sun, and spot countless bird species. The cruise offers excellent photography opportunities and a unique perspective on the park’s wildlife.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Np Via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore the open savannah in search of the famous tree-climbing lions, and spot elephants, buffalo, topis, and other wildlife that roam this beautiful region.

After your Ishasha morning drive, begin your scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 4–5 hours). The drive takes you through rolling hills, small rural villages, and lush highlands, offering beautiful photo opportunities of Uganda’s countryside.

Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

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:

Silverback Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Wake up early for breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be assigned a gorilla family and accompanied by experienced rangers into the dense rainforest.

The trek can take 1–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Hiking through the forest is an adventure itself — crossing streams, navigating thick vegetation, and listening to the sounds of the jungle.

Once you find the gorillas, spend one unforgettable hour observing them up close. Watch the silver back protect his family, mothers care for their young, and juveniles play freely. It’s a powerful and emotional wildlife encounter.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Silverback Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Kampala. The drive passes through rolling hills, small villages, and scenic farmland, offering plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

Stop for lunch and a quick rest before continuing the journey. Optionally, you can visit the Equator for a fun photo stop. Arrive in the late afternoon or evening for drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.

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.