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Amazing 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Duration

5 Days 4 Nights

Destinations

Kampala, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation

Luxury, Midrange or Budget options as per itinerary

Meals

Full Board while on Safari

Flights

Excluded

Overview

About this tour

5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari is an incredible adventure combining mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and unforgettable wildlife experiences in Uganda. This five-day journey takes you through two of the country’s most remarkable national parks, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Starting and ending in Kampala, the safari offers an excellent opportunity to discover Uganda’s extraordinary biodiversity.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famous for its endangered mountain gorillas and ancient tropical rainforest. During your visit, you will join experienced guides for a thrilling gorilla trekking experience through dense forest vegetation. Observing a gorilla family in its natural habitat is a truly special moment that creates lasting memories.

The forest is also home to an impressive variety of birds, butterflies, plants and other wildlife, making it a wonderful destination for nature lovers and photographers.

Wildlife Adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destinations. Its landscapes include open savannah, tropical forests, wetlands, crater lakes and beautiful views of Lake Edward.

Explore Kyambura Gorge, where you can participate in chimpanzee tracking and discover these intelligent primates in their natural environment. This experience complements your gorilla trek, allowing you to encounter two of Africa’s great apes during one memorable trip.

Scenic Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Another highlight of your 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari is a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George and attracts impressive concentrations of wildlife. Watch hippos, buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles and numerous waterbirds along the shores.

Accommodation and Safari Experience

Whether you prefer luxury lodges, comfortable midrange accommodation or budget-friendly options, this safari can be tailored to your travel style and budget.

Choose the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari for an exciting combination of primate encounters, spectacular scenery and African wildlife. Contact Top Notch Travel Safaris today to plan your unforgettable Ugandan adventure!

5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Day by day

Detailed itinerary

This morning we leave Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the few remaining mountain gorillas. Bird life and primate life in Bwindi is quite superb, and there is an incredible variety of flora. Once continuous with the forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, Dian Fossey’s stomping ground, Bwindi is now an ecological island surrounded by cultivation on the rich volcanic soils.

Dinner and overnight: Silver Back Lodge or Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (Luxury), Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Engagi Lodge (Midrange), Buhoma Community Bandas, Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Wagtail Eco Lodge (Budget).

We head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority before setting off into the forest to see the gorillas. The ranger guides take you through the forest to track the gorillas, which can take from half an hour to five hours. A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. If you have the afternoon free, you can take a guided village walk to see how Ugandans live.

Dinner and overnight: Silver Back Lodge or Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (Luxury), Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Engagi Lodge (Midrange), Buhoma Community Bandas, Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Wagtail Eco Lodge (Budget).

This morning we depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular game reserve. It boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park in the world, running from open savannah to rainforest, dense swamps and beautiful crater lakes, out to the vastness of Lake Edward. A great many species are found here, including hippo, lion, buffalo, leopard, hyena, chimpanzee, colobus monkey and baboon.

Dinner and overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Katara Lodge (Midrange), Ihamba Safari Lodge or Simba Safari Camp (Budget).

We venture into Queen Elizabeth park to view antelope, hyena, lion and other animals on the savannah, then enter the Kyambura Gorge to track chimpanzees. In the afternoon we enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through a high concentration of hippo, buffalo, elephant, crocodile and water birds, offering fantastic photographic opportunities.

Dinner and overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Katara Lodge (Midrange), Ihamba Safari Lodge or Simba Safari Camp (Budget).

We depart for Kampala, with lunch enroute, arriving in the evening.

What is covered

Inclusions and exclusions

Included

  • Transportation in a 4WD vehicle
  • Fuel costs
  • Full time English speaking driver guide
  • Accommodation as per your chosen category
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla permit and activities included in the itinerary
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kyambura Gorge
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Not included

  • Tips
  • Drinks
  • International flights
  • Visa to Uganda
  • Travel insurance
  • All items of personal nature consumed during the trip

Before you go

Key information

Key information
  • Starting and ending point: Kampala
  • Full time English-speaking driver guide.
  • Park entrance fees are included.
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge.
  • Two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
  • Minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years.

Price per person, from

  • Luxury: 1 person USD 3,535 | 2 people USD 2,730 | 4 people USD 2,425 | 6 people USD 2,255
  • Midrange: 1 person USD 3,045 | 2 people USD 2,340 | 4 people USD 2,135 | 6 people USD 1,975
  • Budget: 1 person USD 2,815 | 2 people USD 2,060 | 4 people USD 1,800 | 6 people USD 1,695

Accommodation options

  • Bwindi, Luxury: Silver Back Lodge or Ruhija Gorilla Lodge
  • Bwindi, Midrange: Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Engagi Lodge
  • Bwindi, Budget: Buhoma Community Bandas, Kisoro Tourist Hotel or Wagtail Eco Lodge
  • Queen Elizabeth, Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
  • Queen Elizabeth, Midrange: Katara Lodge
  • Queen Elizabeth, Budget: Ihamba Safari Lodge or Simba Safari Camp

Gorilla trekking, good to know

  • A gorilla permit is required and is strictly limited. Book well in advance.
  • Minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years, set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
  • Trekking can take anywhere from half an hour to five hours over steep, muddy forest terrain.
  • A reasonable level of fitness and sturdy walking boots are essential. Long trousers, long sleeves and gardening gloves are strongly recommended.
  • Maximum time permitted with the gorillas is one hour.
  • You may not trek if you are unwell. Gorillas are highly susceptible to human illness.
  • Porters can be hired at the trailhead and are worth every shilling.

Dietary requirement(s) are catered for upon Request

  • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Hallal and Other dietary requirements on request

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