5-Day gorilla and wildlife safari

Uganda
5 Days
5-Day gorilla and wildlife safari

Offered by Africompass Tours and Travel

Verified Operator
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

D1

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.

Meals:Lunch, Dinner
D2

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
D3

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
D4

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
D5

Return to Kampala

Kampala

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala, where your driver will drop you at your preferred location.

Meals:Breakfast

What's Included

All park entrance fees
Accommodation as per itinerary
Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers
Government taxes and VAT
$3,800/ person
Start Date
Guests
2 guests

You won't be charged yet

$3,800 x 2 guests$7,600

Total$7,600
Verified Operator

Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.