Signature Safari

5-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari of gorillas and wildlife in queen Elizabeth park

The Experience

This 5-day Uganda safari combines classic savannah wildlife viewing with an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi National park. You will explore the rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoy a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and conclude with a life-changing encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Duration5Days/4Nights

Price00

DestinationsUganda

Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

The Journey

Day by Day

Day01

Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe. Drive through Uganda’s scenic countryside with a stop at the Equator for photos and refreshments. Continue via Mbarara for lunch before proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the evening, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner at your lodge

AccommodationLodge in Queen Elizabeth

Day02

Day 2: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife species. Return for lunch, and then proceed for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering close views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay

AccommodationLodge in Queen Elizabeth

Day03

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha Sector while enjoying a game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Continue your journey through scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening, check in to your lodge, relax, and prepare for gorilla trekking.

AccommodationLodge near Bwindi forest

Day04

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing before entering the forest for gorilla trekking. The trek may take 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay

AccommodationLodge near Bwindi forest

Day05

Day 5: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Drive through the scenic Kigezi Highlands with a lunch stop in Mbarara. Continue to your final destination, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your safari.

What's Included

Gorilla trekking trekking permits

Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 5

Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

English-speaking professional driver-guide

Accommodation

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

Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

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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