This Uganda gorillas and wildlife holiday will take you on a wonderful journey to experience the classic wildlife of the African savannah as well as the incredible gorillas of the rainforest. You will go to Queen Elizabeth National Park and see wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, hippos, and much more on game drives and boat cruises. In Bwindi, you will trek through the dense forest and steep slopes for your face-to-face encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas. As a relatively short holiday, this safari manages to show you the absolute highlights of African wildlife. Beyond the wildlife, you will also get to experience the culture of the local Ugandans and learn about their ways and customs. This is a perfect safari for people whose schedule only allows a few days. Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to get a better idea of how it would work out for you. Keep in mind that our trips are fully customizable and we can tailor them to your specific needs.
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. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Bush Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Bush Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
| 4 |
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
| 5 |
Kampala |
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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1Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your driver/guide will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. You will then head west and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal. The journey will take around 8 hours as you go through the Ugandan countryside with many small towns, villages, roadside markets, and lush greenery. You will have a stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth N.P. This last drive will follow the epic backdrop of the mystical Rwenzori mountain ranges. You will reach Queen Elizabeth in time for an evening game drive where you will spot some animals such as elephants, hippos, and buffalos among others. You will then check in at the lodge and wind down from the day’s excitement.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will go for an early morning wildlife safari game drive in this park. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. With the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, you will have excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, cape buffalos, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kobs, Topi, and bushbuck. After lunch, you will go for a 2-3 hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This take will take you through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. Many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise offers great opportunities for photography, bird watching, and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with more than 600 different species.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your breakfast, you will be driven from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a 6 hours journey passing through the Kigezi Highlands an area known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. The journey takes you through terraced hills and winding roads to the Bwindi forest. You will have a stop-over in Kabale for lunch.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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4Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas. For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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5Drive back to Kampala
After an early breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you from Bwindi to Kampala. This is a long drive of approximately 9 hours that will take you from the cooler mountainous altitude of the Kigezi Highlands to the lower undulating landscape of Ankole and Buganda, with large farms and plantations dotted with villages and small towns. You will have several stopovers along the way including the equator crossing in Kayabwe for some pictures. Depending on the schedule of your next flight, a few more stopovers can be added by your guide. You should reach Kampala in the early evening hours with enough time to freshen up before your flight out of Uganda.
Main Destination: Kampala
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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.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jul 30 2023 to Dec 28 2025 | $2940 | $2120 | $1880 | $1760 | $1680 |
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
Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
7 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Private Tours -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda - Primate World Safaris is a well-established Uganda Safaris and Tour Operator. We are located in Kampala and we help travelers easily visit and enjoy all parts of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Whether someone is visiting alone or as part of a group, we help them with safari planning and handling such that their focus is directed toward enjoying their trip and experiences. Operating for more than 10 years, we are a fully registered and accredited company with memberships to the Association of Uganda Tour Operators as well as other important partnerships. Our Company is dedicated to responsible tourism which is done through activities that benefit the local communities and protect the natural environment. We have worked with people from all parts of the world who are visiting East Africa to experience gorillas, wildlife, culture, or any other activities. Through a process of collaboration, we are able to help our guests focus on their trips – because we have taken care of all the other details for them. We are comprised of a team of professionals who are passionate about travel and sharing East Africa’s great experiences with you. Therefore, you should feel free to reach out to us with any questions, we’ll be eager to answer your queries.
| 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. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Bush Lodge,
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Bush Lodge,
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
| 4 |
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
| 5 |
,
Kampala |
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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1Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your driver/guide will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. You will then head west and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal. The journey will take around 8 hours as you go through the Ugandan countryside with many small towns, villages, roadside markets, and lush greenery. You will have a stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth N.P. This last drive will follow the epic backdrop of the mystical Rwenzori mountain ranges. You will reach Queen Elizabeth in time for an evening game drive where you will spot some animals such as elephants, hippos, and buffalos among others. You will then check in at the lodge and wind down from the day’s excitement.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
2Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will go for an early morning wildlife safari game drive in this park. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. With the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, you will have excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, cape buffalos, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kobs, Topi, and bushbuck. After lunch, you will go for a 2-3 hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This take will take you through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. Many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise offers great opportunities for photography, bird watching, and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with more than 600 different species.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Bush Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your breakfast, you will be driven from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a 6 hours journey passing through the Kigezi Highlands an area known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. The journey takes you through terraced hills and winding roads to the Bwindi forest. You will have a stop-over in Kabale for lunch.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas. For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
5Drive back to Kampala
After an early breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you from Bwindi to Kampala. This is a long drive of approximately 9 hours that will take you from the cooler mountainous altitude of the Kigezi Highlands to the lower undulating landscape of Ankole and Buganda, with large farms and plantations dotted with villages and small towns. You will have several stopovers along the way including the equator crossing in Kayabwe for some pictures. Depending on the schedule of your next flight, a few more stopovers can be added by your guide. You should reach Kampala in the early evening hours with enough time to freshen up before your flight out of Uganda.
Main Destination: Kampala
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
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jul 30 2023 to Dec 28 2025 | $2940 | $2120 | $1880 | $1760 | $1680 |
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
Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
7 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Private Tours -
Destinations :
Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda - Primate World Safaris is a well-established Uganda Safaris and Tour Operator. We are located in Kampala and we help travelers easily visit and enjoy all parts of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Whether someone is visiting alone or as part of a group, we help them with safari planning and handling such that their focus is directed toward enjoying their trip and experiences. Operating for more than 10 years, we are a fully registered and accredited company with memberships to the Association of Uganda Tour Operators as well as other important partnerships. Our Company is dedicated to responsible tourism which is done through activities that benefit the local communities and protect the natural environment. We have worked with people from all parts of the world who are visiting East Africa to experience gorillas, wildlife, culture, or any other activities. Through a process of collaboration, we are able to help our guests focus on their trips – because we have taken care of all the other details for them. We are comprised of a team of professionals who are passionate about travel and sharing East Africa’s great experiences with you. Therefore, you should feel free to reach out to us with any questions, we’ll be eager to answer your queries.
