5 Day Uganda Wildlife, Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

The 5 Days Uganda gorillas and wildlife safari offers you the best of Uganda. Trek gorillas in Bwindi forest National park, game viewing, and launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National park with African Jungle Adventures. The trip starts and ends in Kampala Uganda

Trip Summary

Day 1: Pick up & transfer to  Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 2: Game Drive and afternoon boat cruise

Day 3: Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions Tour, Transfer to Bwindi forest

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking

Day 5: Travel back to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:Pick up & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park 

Arrive at Entebbe international airport, meet your driver/guide and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park in the foothills of the mystical Rwenzori mountain ranges. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second-largest National park  Dinner and overnight Mweya Safari Lodge / Enganzi Lodge / Bush Lodge.

Day 2: Game Drive and afternoon boat cruise

Boat Cruise Kazinga Channel

After a cup of tea/coffee, go for a  dawn game drive to catch up with the early risers and predator feeding before returning to their nests.   Expect an adventurous encounter with Lions, hyenas, herds of elephants, buffaloes, jackals, bush pigs, bushbucks, and many more. Return to the lodge for late breakfast as you wait for a hot lunch. In the afternoon After lunch, join a boat cruise at the Kazinga channel to see animals like Hippos, huge Nile crocodiles, Elephants, and Buffaloes seen basking on the showers. Birdlife is prolific with over 600 species. Dinner and overnight at your lodge on Day 1.

Day 3: Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions Tour, Transfer to Bwindi forest 

Have breakfast and go for an exclusive game drive as you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will go through the Ishasha sector (home of tree lions) to reach Bwindi in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge / Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp.

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking

Have breakfast and assemble at the park headquarters for the briefing before penetrating the impenetrable Bwindi forest in search of gorillas. The trekking time to see gorillas ranges between 2-9 hours depending on their movement. Spend an hour with a gorilla family, observe how each gorilla plays a different role in a family, take pictures and enjoy this magical encounter. Dinner and overnight at Dinner and overnight as on Day 3.

Day 5: Travel back to Kampala

Early in the morning after breakfast we shall leave for Kampala and have an en-route stop at the Equator for photographs. Reach Kampala and connect to Entebbe airport for your connecting flight.

End of the tour

Tour Inclusions

  • Gorilla permits
  • Park entrance fees
  • Launch Cruise
  • Full-time English speaking guide
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Airport pick up and dropoffs
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Miscellaneous

Tour exclusions

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Porters fees