Signature Safari

5 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park and gorilla trekking Uganda

The Experience

This 5-day Uganda safari combines Queen Elizabeth National Park with gorilla trekking in Bwindi, offering a balanced mix of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural highlights. Starting with arrival and transfer to Queen Elizabeth, the trip ensures you settle in comfortably before exploring. Game drives, guided walks, and a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel provide varied wildlife viewing opportunities. The transfer through Ishasha adds the rare chance to see tree-climbing lions before reaching Bwindi. Gorilla trekking is the centerpiece, giving you time with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, followed by canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. The final day returns you to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator, making the trip practical and memorable. This Uganda safari trip is designed to maximize value, combining adventure with convenience

Duration5Days/4Nights

Price00

DestinationsUganda

Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

The Journey

Day by Day

Day01

Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park and gorilla trekking Uganda

On arrival in Uganda, you will be met at the airport and transferred directly to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through small towns and countryside, giving you a first impression of the landscapes and daily life in Uganda. Once inside the park, you settle at your lodge where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s activities. Queen Elizabeth is known for its wide range of wildlife, and staying close to the park ensures you maximize your time. This Uganda safari trip begins with a calm evening, allowing you to rest after your flight while enjoying views of the savannah and perhaps spotting animals near the lodge. Your Uganda safari trip starts smoothly with comfort and readiness for adventure

AccommodationLodge in Queen Elizabeth

Day02

Day 2: Game Drives, Guided Walks and Boat Safari

The second day of your Uganda safari trip is dedicated to exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park. Morning game drives give you a chance to see elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and predators active in the cooler hours. Guided walks provide a closer look at the environment, focusing on smaller animals, plants, and birdlife. In the afternoon, you head for a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and water birds are common. This combination of activities ensures you experience the park from different angles, both on land and water. Your Uganda safari trip here balances wildlife viewing with relaxation, offering a full day of practical experiences that highlight the diversity of the park

AccommodationLodge in Queen Elizabeth

Day03

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha for Tree Climbing Lions

On day three, your Uganda safari trip continues with a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The route takes you through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. This stop gives you a chance to see these unique predators resting in fig trees, a behavior rarely observed elsewhere. The drive itself is scenic with varied habitats and wildlife along the way. After the Ishasha experience, you proceed to Bwindi, arriving at your lodge near the forest. This Uganda safari trip day combines travel with wildlife viewing, ensuring the transfer is not just a drive but an opportunity to add another highlight to your adventure.

AccommodationLodge near Bwindi

Day04

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Canoeing

Day four is the highlight of your Uganda safari trip, with gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After a briefing, you head into the forest with guides to track a gorilla family. The trek can take a few hours depending on their location, but the reward is spending time observing these primates in their natural habitat. Later in the day, you enjoy canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, known for its calm waters and islands. This activity provides relaxation after the trek and a chance to appreciate the lake’s beauty. Your Uganda safari trip here balances the demanding gorilla trek with a peaceful water activity, giving you both adventure and rest.

AccommodationLodge at lake bunyonyi

Day05

Day 5: Return to Entebbe and Airport Drop Off

The final day of your Uganda safari trip involves driving back to Entebbe. The route passes through towns and the Equator line, where you can stop for photos and souvenirs. This drive allows you to reflect on the experiences of the past days, from game drives in Queen Elizabeth to gorilla trekking in Bwindi. On arrival in Entebbe, you are dropped at the airport for your flight. Your Uganda safari trip ends with practical convenience, ensuring you reach the airport on time while carrying memories of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural highlights experienced during the five days

What's Included

Gorilla permit ($800 per person)

Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 5

Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

English-speaking professional driver-guide

Accommodation

Park entrance fees

Meals as specified (full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride or swimming experience

All relevant government taxes and fees

Not Included

International flights to/from Entebbe

Uganda visa ($50–$100 depending on nationality)

Travel insurance (medical and evacuation coverage mandatory)

Domestic flight

Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)

Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Any meals not explicitly stated as included

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