To have an in-depth exploration about mountain gorillas in the wild and big game in the savanna wilderness, 5 days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari is that one best game viewing tour you should book on Uganda safaris. This primate and wildlife tour include 4 nights and meals. It takes you through gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your trip will start and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
Activities to do on 5 days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari
- Game drives
- Launch cruise
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Visit to Batwa community
Brief itinerary of 5 days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari
Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Game drive in Ishasha sector and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Gorilla trekking and visit to Batwa community
Day 5: Drive back from Bwindi to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of your 5 days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari
Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave your hotel in Kampala after breakfast and begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the towns of Masaka, Mbarara, Ishaka and Bushenyi. Your first stopover will be at Equator to take pictures and lunch in Igongo Cultural Center. It is 5 to 6 hours’ drive journey depending on the speed of the driver and mechanical conditions of the safari vehicle.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Park View Lodge, Enganzi Lodge
Budget: Bush Lodge, Mweya Hostels
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start your morning with breakfast and later, go game drive via Kasenyi Plains. While here, your expectations should revolve around sighting the big African game especially elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards as well as waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, birds and many more. After, drive back to the lodge for lunch then in the afternoon, go on a boat cruise along Kazinga channels. This water sport allows you spot hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many others.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Park View Lodge, Enganzi Lodge
Budget: Bush Lodge, Mweya Hostels
Day 3: Game drive in Ishasha sector & drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A game drive through Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park allows you see the tree climbing lions plus other wildlife species. This is the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Ishasha gate is about 1 hour drive from Mweya. Later, drive to Savanna hotel for lunch then continue to Bwindi to check in at your gorilla lodge.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp
Day 4: Gorilla trekking and visit to Batwa community
Assemble at Bwindi impenetrable national park headquarters for briefing on guidelines to be observed on a trek to view mountain gorillas. This is after your cup of tea or coffee from your respective gorilla safari lodges. The park warden also allocates a park ranger guide to lead you through a search for these rare creatures, an adventure which lasts for 2 to 6 hours including your 1 hour of magical encounter. Later, get back to your respective gorilla lodges you reserved to relax. In the evening, connect to Batwa community to have an in-depth learning about the ancient hunting and gathering techniques of Batwa pygmies. The Batwa will also dance for you while you enjoy the best of their music performances. Dine and spend a night in the previous gorilla lodge.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp
Day 5: Drive back from Bwindi to Kampala/Entebbe
Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe after breakfast and when you have checked out of the lodge. Your trip will cover about 8-9 hours and this will mark the end of 5 days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari.
End of the 5 days Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari
Safari includes
- Gorilla permits.
- Batwa community visit
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives
- Launch trip
- Photography
- Bottled drinking water
- Relevant government taxes
- 4 nights and meals
- Service of an English-speaking tour guide
- All trip activities in the itinerary except the optional ones.
Safari excludes
- Tips
- Beverages
- Laundry services
- Telephone calls
- Hotel fees in Kampala after the trip
- Extra activities
- Cigarettes
- Personal insurance
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