Overview
This 5-day safari takes you to Uganda’s most iconic western safari destinations—Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You’ll enjoy thrilling game drives, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of gorilla trekking in Bwindi. It’s the perfect safari for travelers seeking both classic game viewing and primate encounters in a short yet rewarding adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be welcomed by our safari driver-guide.
- Transfer to Kampala for an overnight stay and safari briefing.
- If time permits, enjoy a short city tour of Kampala.
Accommodation: Kampala Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park
- After breakfast, set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park through the scenic western Uganda countryside.
- Stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and refreshments.
- Have lunch in Mbarara, then continue to the park.
- Arrive in the evening and enjoy a short evening game drive as you head to your lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise – Queen Elizabeth NP
- Begin with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Spot elephants, lions, buffalo, Uganda kobs, and various bird species.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
- Optional evening game drive for more wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, renowned for its tree-climbing lions.
- Have lunch en route, then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Return to Kampala/Entebbe
- After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking.
- Begin your trek through the forest in search of a gorilla family. Once located, you’ll spend one magical hour observing and photographing these gentle giants.
- Return to the lodge for lunch before beginning your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe for your evening flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch