5-Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Discovery

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

Kampala / Entebbe – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport before setting off towards western Uganda.

Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills, traditional villages and lush countryside. Along the way, stop at the famous Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for memorable photographs and an opportunity to stand in both hemispheres at once.

Continue through Mbarara before arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After lunch, head out on an afternoon game drive across the wildlife-rich Kasenyi Plains, home to large herds of Uganda kob, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs and predators including lions and leopards.

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:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Explore the expansive Kasenyi Plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks, giant forest hogs and numerous antelope species. Your experienced safari guide will track wildlife using recent sightings and animal movements to maximise your viewing opportunities.

Return to the lodge for breakfast before relaxing. In the afternoon, enjoy one of Africa's finest wildlife boat safaris. The Kazinga Channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of hippos. Along the shores, elephants, buffaloes and crocodiles frequently gather to drink while hundreds of bird species provide endless opportunities for birdwatchers and photographers.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel south through the remote Ishasha Sector, internationally renowned for its remarkable tree-climbing lions.

Game drive through the fig tree-lined plains while searching for these unique predators often seen resting on large branches during the warmer hours of the day.

Continue through spectacular countryside into the mountainous landscapes surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Discover Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a guided community visit and nature walk around Bwindi. Meet local communities, experience their culture and traditions, and learn how conservation supports sustainable livelihoods. The guided walk through the forest edge offers opportunities to spot birds, butterflies, and several monkey species.

For a truly unforgettable experience, upgrade to mountain gorilla trekking. After a ranger briefing, venture into Bwindi's rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek takes 2–8 hours, depending on the gorillas' location, before rewarding you with a magical one-hour encounter with these incredible primates in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi – Kampala / Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.

Travel through Uganda's beautiful highlands and agricultural landscapes with a lunch stop en route before continuing towards the capital.

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening, where your guide will transfer you to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.