Embark on a thrilling 5-day gorilla and wildlife safari in Uganda. Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet gorillas, explore the diverse terrain, and enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Experience the beauty of Uganda’s nature with Friendly Gorillas Safaris!
Embark on a thrilling 5-day gorilla and wildlife safari in Uganda. Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet gorillas, explore the diverse terrain, and enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Experience the beauty of Uganda’s nature with Friendly Gorillas Safaris!
Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - After your early morning breakfast in Kampala, Friendly Gorillas Safaris’ driver guide/representative shall brief you about the safari, afterwards head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest while driving through the Switzerland of Uganda, Kabale. This is a journey of…
Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - After your early morning breakfast in Kampala, Friendly Gorillas Safaris’ driver guide/representative shall brief you about the safari, afterwards head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest while driving through the Switzerland of Uganda, Kabale. This is a journey of about 7 hours, so prepare!
You shall make a stopover at Uganda’s Equator for fantastic photo shot before proceeding to Bwindi for an evening nature walk will lead you to the Munyaga Waterfall and a chance to see Primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue monkeys and others species.
Gorilla Tracking at Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - This is a special day dedicated to the impressive mountain gorillas. Undertaking the gorilla trekking experience in the hilly forested landscapes of Bwindi is such a lifetime endeavor that will create lasting memories. You gather at the respective park headquarters for briefing in the morning at 8am where you are also allocated the respective gorilla families to track.
Retreat from the activity and embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through fascinating Kigezi Highlands where locals apply terracing method to cultivate their slopes deriving impressive scenic landscapes. You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon after which you embark on a thrilling boat ride to explore the Lake of a Thousand Islands. The views of the Islands, the surrounding Kigezi Highlands, the bird life on the lake and the sights of local people with their canoes as they connect to and from the Islands is very magical and impressive to explore before retiring for dinner and overnight.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - After having your early breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation with the memories of the gorilla tracking involvement and you are off for your Uganda wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth. The journey to Queen Elizabeth will take you through as you experience the tree climbing lion sector of Ishasha en-route as you proceed to the lodging of your choice in Ishasha or around the Mweya part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After having your lovely lunch and little relaxation, you will embark on a remarkable afternoon game drive in search of the parks mammals including lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, bush pigs, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes of different kids. Retreat from this activity and return to your favorite lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Wildlife and Game Viewing at Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth National Park - In the morning, you will have breakfast at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth Park then you shall go for a game drive. While on the game drive, you will watch wildlife on their way back from the night hunt and these will include lumbering elephants, lions, and running warthogs with tails raised up. Remember, Queen Elizabeth offers stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Then it is time to return to your accommodation for relaxation and lunch. Do not forget to change your camera batteries since you will be going for a boat trip which is the park’s highlight for every visitor. The Kazinga Channel is shared by Lake Edward and Lake Gorge, running 40 kilometers between the two lakes.
Kazinga Channel - In the afternoon, you will have a boat ride or boat cruise. The channel is a home to many birds seen in the middle of the boat cruise, school of hippopotamus, buffaloes, and warthogs. Nothing like the swarms of pelicans on the shore, birds flying all over the channel and the boat takes you slowly as you take your Uganda wildlife pictures along the shores. A rewarding game viewing in the afternoon, to say the least.
You will return to your accommodation facility for dinner and a quiet evening at your lodge in the midst of the African savannah.
Chimpanzee Tour and Drive to Kampala
Kyambura Game Reserve (Kyambura Gorge) - In the morning, you will be transferred to Kyambura Gorge for your exciting chimpanzee tracking safari before you travel back to Kampala. Kyambura Gorge alone is worth a visit without tracking the chimps. You will spend an hour with chimpanzees that are found there. You will then return to your lodge for lunch before your journey to Kampala. You will also stop at the equator for photos, gift, and craft shopping. You will reach Kampala in the evening hours.
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily bottle of distilled water
- Included gorilla trekking permit
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily bottle of distilled water
- Included gorilla trekking permit
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tip/gratitude
- Optional activities
- VISA
- Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tip/gratitude
- Optional activities
- VISA
Embark on a journey for gorilla expeditions in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, journeying west across the Albertine Rift Valley. The crux of this safari is meeting the gorillas, our closest evolutionary kin. Behold the breathtaking landscape of the forest, its flora, fauna, and diverse bird species, fluttering butterflies included. Later, venture to Queen…
Embark on a journey for gorilla expeditions in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, journeying west across the Albertine Rift Valley. The crux of this safari is meeting the gorillas, our closest evolutionary kin. Behold the breathtaking landscape of the forest, its flora, fauna, and diverse bird species, fluttering butterflies included. Later, venture to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel and a game drive. The Kazinga Channel, located between Lake Edward and Lake George in the western sector of the Great Rift Valley, is a renowned destination for adventurous boat trips. Experience the splendor of Ugandan nature with Friendly Gorillas Safaris!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.