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5-Day Uganda Safari Tour by Gorilla SafariConsultants
Offered by - Gorilla SafariConsultants
Tour Features
Experience Uganda's top wildlife highlights on this unforgettable 5-day safari, starting in Entebbe and ending in Kigali. Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, enjoy a game drive and a scenic Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This safari combines Uganda's best primate encounters with classic wildlife viewing, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and an incredible variety of birds. Guided by experienced professionals, you'll travel through stunning landscapes, lush forests, crater lakes, and the picturesque Kigezi Highlands. The journey concludes with a convenient transfer across the Rwanda border to Kigali, making it ideal for travellers flying out of Rwanda. Perfect for couples, families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts, this safari offers exceptional value, comfortable accommodation, personalised service, and unforgettable encounters with East Africa's iconic wildlife in just five days.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| 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 travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan, Boat. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Bweza Kibale Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Enganzi Game Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
| 3-4 | Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Pick Up from Entebbe – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Pa
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel. Meet your professional English-speaking driver-guide before setting off on a scenic journey through Uganda's beautiful countryside towards Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world. Along the way, enjoy views of tea plantations, traditional villages, rolling hills, and lush farmland.
After lunch, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. This community-managed wetland is famous for its exceptional birdlife, including the Great Blue Turaco, and is home to several monkey species such as red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and olive baboons. The walk also offers an opportunity to learn about local conservation efforts and community initiatives.
Afterwards, continue to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Bweza Kibale Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Chimpanzee Tracking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National P
After an early breakfast, head to the Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before beginning your unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. Walk through the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees while listening to their calls echo through the forest. Along the way, you may also encounter other primates, colourful birds, butterflies, and unique forest flora.
Following lunch, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park via the scenic crater lake region.
In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. Watch large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds gathering along the shoreline, offering excellent photography opportunities.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 3 - Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Nationa
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, the best area for wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, and, with some luck, the elusive leopard. Your experienced guide will help you spot wildlife while explaining the park's ecosystems and animal behaviour.
After breakfast, begin the scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through rolling hills, local villages, and terraced farmlands. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, relax, and prepare for the highlight of your safari the following day.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Gorilla Trekking Expedition – Batwa Cultural Encounter
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Guided by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek through the ancient rainforest in search of one of Bwindi's habituated gorilla families. The trek may take between two and eight hours depending on the gorillas' location.
Once you find the gorillas, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, groom, and interact in their natural habitat. This extraordinary encounter is widely regarded as one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences.
After lunch, enjoy a cultural visit with the Batwa community, the original forest inhabitants. Learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, hunting techniques, medicinal plants, music, dance, and storytelling while gaining insight into their rich cultural heritage.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Transfer to Kigali – Kigali Genocide Memorial – Departure
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and cross into Rwanda through the Cyanika or Katuna border, depending on road conditions and your itinerary. Continue to Kigali, one of Africa's cleanest and most vibrant cities.
If time permits before your flight, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi for a respectful and informative experience that provides important insight into Rwanda's history and remarkable journey of reconciliation and recovery.
Later, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable East African safari.
Main Destination: Kigali
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Jun 27, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
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
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
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.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
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.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Gorilla SafariConsultants
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Gorilla Safari Consultants is a trusted East African tour operator specialising in unforgettable safari experiences across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Since 2018, we have been helping travellers discover Africa's most iconic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage through professionally guided and tailor-made adventures.
Our signature experiences include mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, Big Five wildlife safaris, the Great Wildebeest Migration, Golden Monkey tracking, birdwatching, cultural encounters, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, and customised multi-country safaris. We cater to solo travellers, couples, families, photographers, small groups, and luxury travellers, offering budget, mid-range, luxury, and ultra-luxury safari options.
Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed to match your interests, travel style, and budget. From securing gorilla permits and selecting exceptional lodges to providing experienced driver-guides and comfortable safari vehicles, we take care of every detail to ensure a seamless and memorable journey.
At Gorilla Safari Consultants, we are passionate about responsible tourism. We work closely with local communities, support wildlife conservation, and promote sustainable travel practices that protect East Africa's extraordinary natural heritage.
Whether you're planning your first African safari or returning to explore more of the region, Gorilla Safari Consultants is committed to delivering authentic experiences, personalised service, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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