This Uganda gorilla wildlife safari is designed to take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most famous national parks in Uganda. Encounter a variety of wildlife including the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector and chimps in Kalinzu Forest, making it a suitable option for the best Uganda safari. Enjoy wildlife sightings and a boat launch safari on the Kazinga Channel. Later, proceed with your safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking.

Tour Features

Budget Tour: This tour includes budget camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Pumba Safari Cottages
Queen Elizabeth National Park
All Meals Included
2 Pumba Safari Cottages
Queen Elizabeth National Park
All Meals Included
3 Broadbill Forest Camp
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
All Meals Included
4 Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
All Meals Included
5
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • 1
    Pick Up from Entebbe– Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    On arrival at Entebbe Airport, meet our company representative for pick up and briefing about your 5-day Uganda gorillas wildlife safari. Later, set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most visited parks in Uganda to encounter Uganda kobs, elephants, warthogs, Giant forest hogs, Cape buffaloes, spotted hyenas and big cats like leopards, lions, genals, civets, and serval cats. The drive will take you across the equator landmark with an en-route stop at the Equator Landmark to observe a water experiment and to take a memorial photo with one leg standing in the northern and another one in the southern hemisphere. Then proceed with your drive through farms of the incredible Ankole cattle and local people working on their plantation. Have another en-route stop in Mbarara city to have lunch. Later continue to the park for an evening community tour of the Kasoga community for cultural experiences.

    Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 2
    Morning Chimpanzee Trekking – Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evenin

    After having your breakfast, go Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee trekking. Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve is home to over 6 primate species, about 379 species of birds, 414 tree species, approximately 261 butterfly species and other wildlife species. Once you meet chimpanzees, you will have 1 hour of watching them carrying out their daily activities such as grooming their babies, hunting and jumping in tree branches. Later, return to your lodge to have refreshments, lunch and then go for your afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. In the Kazinga Channel, you'll see hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species. After your afternoon boat cruise, have a short break to relax. Later go for your evening game drive in Kasenyi track in search of the big predators of the park such as lions, leopards and spotted hyenas since they are so active during evening hours and early morning hours. Later return to your lodge to relax, have dinner and an overnight stay.

    Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 3
    Game Drive through Ishasha Sector –Drive to Bwindi Impenetra

    Wake up early to have your breakfast, check out and drive to Ishasha to look for tree-climbing lions, elephants, Cape buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and warthogs among others. Have a short lunch break and later drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home to the endangered mountain gorillas and one of the oldest forests in Uganda.

    Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP

    Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 4
    Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

    Today after having your heavy breakfast, drive to the park information offices for a briefing about the dos and don’ts to follow during gorilla trekking. Later start your guided forest walk with a ranger guide to search for the giant endangered mountain gorillas. During your walk, you may encounter other wildlife species besides gorillas such as chimpanzees, black and white Colombus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bush pigs, forest elephants, many bird species, butterflies and many others. The time taken while looking for mountain gorillas depends on the location and movements of the allocated gorilla family. You will spend a maximum of 1 hour watching them, taking photos, and following their moves. Ask your ranger as many questions as possible. Return to the starting point to pick up your tracking certificate, enjoy your lunch and later drive to Lake Bunyonyi for a canoeing experience the following day.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Lake Bunyonyi – Morning Boat Ride – Drive Back to Entebbe In

    After having your breakfast, go for your early morning boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. This will take you to visit several islands. This lake has over 29 small islands and each of them has its unique exciting story. Visit some of the most known Islands like Akampene Island which was used to punish all those girls who were found pregnant before marriage by isolating them on the island to death. After enjoying your morning boat ride, return to your lodge to pick up your bags, check out and embark on your return drive to Entebbe International Airport with an en-route stop to have lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Then proceed with your drive straight to Entebbe International Airport to end your 5-day Uganda Gorillas Wildlife Safari.

    Main Destination:

Includes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Jan 01 1970 to Jan 01 1970 $ $1855 $ $ $

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost

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  • Offices In :

    Uganda
  • Size :

    17
  • Member Of :

    Association of Uganda Tour Operators
  • Tour Types :

    Gorilla Tracking & East African Wildlife Safaris
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda
  • Gorilla trekking safaris and tours in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo take you into the deep African jungles of Bwindi, Mgahinga, Virunga and Volcanoes National Park to meet the gentle mountain gorillas. Our East African safaris focus on wildlife & nature, community & culture, primate adventure, and relaxation experiences.


Tour Features

Budget Tour: This tour includes budget camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Pumba Safari Cottages,
Queen Elizabeth National Park
All Meals Included
2 Pumba Safari Cottages,
Queen Elizabeth National Park
All Meals Included
3 Broadbill Forest Camp,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
All Meals Included
4 Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort,
All Meals Included
5 ,
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • 1
    Pick Up from Entebbe– Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    On arrival at Entebbe Airport, meet our company representative for pick up and briefing about your 5-day Uganda gorillas wildlife safari. Later, set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most visited parks in Uganda to encounter Uganda kobs, elephants, warthogs, Giant forest hogs, Cape buffaloes, spotted hyenas and big cats like leopards, lions, genals, civets, and serval cats. The drive will take you across the equator landmark with an en-route stop at the Equator Landmark to observe a water experiment and to take a memorial photo with one leg standing in the northern and another one in the southern hemisphere. Then proceed with your drive through farms of the incredible Ankole cattle and local people working on their plantation. Have another en-route stop in Mbarara city to have lunch. Later continue to the park for an evening community tour of the Kasoga community for cultural experiences.

    Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 2
    Morning Chimpanzee Trekking – Afternoon Boat Cruise – Evenin

    After having your breakfast, go Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee trekking. Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve is home to over 6 primate species, about 379 species of birds, 414 tree species, approximately 261 butterfly species and other wildlife species. Once you meet chimpanzees, you will have 1 hour of watching them carrying out their daily activities such as grooming their babies, hunting and jumping in tree branches. Later, return to your lodge to have refreshments, lunch and then go for your afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. In the Kazinga Channel, you'll see hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species. After your afternoon boat cruise, have a short break to relax. Later go for your evening game drive in Kasenyi track in search of the big predators of the park such as lions, leopards and spotted hyenas since they are so active during evening hours and early morning hours. Later return to your lodge to relax, have dinner and an overnight stay.

    Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 3
    Game Drive through Ishasha Sector –Drive to Bwindi Impenetra

    Wake up early to have your breakfast, check out and drive to Ishasha to look for tree-climbing lions, elephants, Cape buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and warthogs among others. Have a short lunch break and later drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home to the endangered mountain gorillas and one of the oldest forests in Uganda.

    Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP

    Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 4
    Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

    Today after having your heavy breakfast, drive to the park information offices for a briefing about the dos and don’ts to follow during gorilla trekking. Later start your guided forest walk with a ranger guide to search for the giant endangered mountain gorillas. During your walk, you may encounter other wildlife species besides gorillas such as chimpanzees, black and white Colombus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bush pigs, forest elephants, many bird species, butterflies and many others. The time taken while looking for mountain gorillas depends on the location and movements of the allocated gorilla family. You will spend a maximum of 1 hour watching them, taking photos, and following their moves. Ask your ranger as many questions as possible. Return to the starting point to pick up your tracking certificate, enjoy your lunch and later drive to Lake Bunyonyi for a canoeing experience the following day.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Lake Bunyonyi – Morning Boat Ride – Drive Back to Entebbe In

    After having your breakfast, go for your early morning boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. This will take you to visit several islands. This lake has over 29 small islands and each of them has its unique exciting story. Visit some of the most known Islands like Akampene Island which was used to punish all those girls who were found pregnant before marriage by isolating them on the island to death. After enjoying your morning boat ride, return to your lodge to pick up your bags, check out and embark on your return drive to Entebbe International Airport with an en-route stop to have lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Then proceed with your drive straight to Entebbe International Airport to end your 5-day Uganda Gorillas Wildlife Safari.

    Main Destination:

Includes & Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Jan 01 1970 to Jan 01 1970 $ $1855 $ $ $

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost

Africa Adventure Vacations

Image

0/5

(0 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    Uganda
  • Size :

    17
  • Member Of :

    Association of Uganda Tour Operators
  • Tour Types :

    Gorilla Tracking & East African Wildlife Safaris
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda
  • Gorilla trekking safaris and tours in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo take you into the deep African jungles of Bwindi, Mgahinga, Virunga and Volcanoes National Park to meet the gentle mountain gorillas. Our East African safaris focus on wildlife & nature, community & culture, primate adventure, and relaxation experiences.

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