5-Day gorilla and wildlife safari

Offered by Africompass Tours and Travel

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari through Uganda’s prime wildlife destinations. Begin with a scenic drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, stopping at the Equator for photos and crafts. Spend a full day trekking gorillas and exploring local Batwa and Bakiga culture. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for thrilling game drives across the Kasenyi Plains and Channel Drive, followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Leave Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park • Engagi Lodge
Leave Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park • Engagi Lodge
At 7:00 am, our driver will pick you up from your preferred location in Kampala. You will then begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. A stop will be made at the Equator for photographs, refreshments, and a chance to visit the local craft shops. Continue to Bwindi and check in at your lodge.
D2Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest • Engagi Lodge
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest • Engagi Lodge
After breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trek. The trek involves walking through steep and sometimes slippery forest terrain in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, you will spend approximately one hour observing and photographing the gorillas. After the trek, you will enjoy a cultural visit with the Batwa and Bakiga communities.
D3Departure to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Embogi Lodge
Departure to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Embogi Lodge
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you will go for a briefing followed by a game drive. The main routes used for game viewing include the Channel Drive Circuit and the Kasenyi Plains.
D4Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Embogi Lodge
Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park • Embogi Lodge
After breakfast, proceed for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Common game drive areas include the Channel Drive Circuit and the Kasenyi Plains. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Expect sightings of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and various water birds.
D5Return to Kampala
Kampala
Return to Kampala
Kampala
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala, where your driver will drop you at your preferred location.
What's Included
You won't be charged yet
Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.