5 Days Gorillas And Game Safari: Explore Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks
4.9
51 Ratings
Entebbe

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks. Experience game drives, boat cruises, and gorilla trekking. Book now!

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Day 1: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, embark on a drive to Lake Bunyonyi, situated on the eastern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The guide will make stops at the Equator for photographs and in Mbarara town for lunch. The journey continues past banana plantations, farms, and the picturesque hills of Kigezi,…

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What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • National Park fees
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • USD600.00 Gorilla Permit per person per trek
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional guide
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and…
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What's Not Included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a 5-Day Gorillas and Game Safari adventure, starting with a journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park for animal spotting and a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, renowned for having the world’s highest hippo population. On a good day, the boat trip offers the opportunity to witness more wildlife species than you would during a standard game…

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Location
Encounter Africa Safaris
Plot 14 Lugard Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sabrinaej2462aa
Nov 4, 2024
This was an amazing experience! - An all around successful experience. The Booking process was very easy and all my questions were answered in advance. The tour guide was great, he explained a lot on the trip to Bwidi and I felt very safe at all times. I would definitely recommend the tour!
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Tourist56587066833
Oct 17, 2024
A Must!!! - I did the gorilla and golden monkey trekking tour in October 2017. When I say this was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done, I am not exaggerating. For the gorilla trekking, they do not use electronic devices to track the gorillas as they want to keep a harmonious relationship with the gorillas, so they had three trackers to go ahead of us to track the gorillas. We hiked for roughly 1.5 miles - the first part was pretty steep so make sure you were hiking shoes. We had one hour with the gorillas and it was absolutely incredible. We were only about 20 feet away and got to see baby gorillas, one silverback and multiple other female family members. This was unlike everything I’ve done. Another important part to mention is our driver, Godwin. When he picked us up, he had the most amazing energy and huge smile on his face. He was so welcoming, sweet, and such a genuinely friendly person. We spent multiple hours with him daily, and he really made the experience special. I can’t recommend this experience enough!
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641jennak
Sep 28, 2024
Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trek in Uganda - I travelled to Uganda for the first time solo to do the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking and it exceeded all expectations! There are many operations to choose from but I took my time with picking a company and I couldn’t be happier to have chosen Encounter Africa Safaris! Denis was very responsive to my emails and answered all of my questions promptly so that relieved a lot of travel planning stress. Allan was my local guide for the week and he was very professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. He truly made my experience wonderful! The accommodations that were arranged for me were also very nice and comfortable. And of course the gorillas and chimpanzees were breathtaking. This is a trip and company I highly recommend!
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Tonemercedes
Sep 24, 2024
Unforgettable! - First of all; for all you guys wondering if Encounter is a legit and serious company: Yes, it is. You can safely book with this company and be assured that you will be taken well care of. So when that’s out of the way, let’s get down to business. First of all I want to say thank you to Dennis at the office who always responded my questions very quickly and last, but not least; my personal driver, Godwin who managed to get me safely all the way from Kigali to Entebbe. That’s not an easy task on Ugandan roads, that’s for sure. 🙈 My trip started in Kigali where Godwin picked me up. We had a 5 hours drive across Rwanda until I landed at Rushaga mountain lodge. This is simple place, but with the sweetest staff. They even put a heating bottle for you in bed at night. Be aware that it’s colder in the mountain so be sure to pack a warm sweater for the mornings and nights. The next morning it was Gorilla time. That was just amazing. It was a tough hike through the thickest rainforest, but so worth it. The gorillas were a true sight. 🦍 After an early night it was time to get up by dawn again and drive to Lake Mburo. That’s another 5 hours, but in a beautiful landscape, especially down the mountains. I was brought safely to Kigarama Lodge and this is a place that deserves its own review. The short story is that you will most likely love it like I did. After a quick lunch it was time to go to the lake and join a boat cruise. I got to see lots of hippos, a huge crocodile and there are also plenty of birds for the bird lovers. On land I had an absolutely amazing morning walk amongst the giraffes at sunrise. Nmburo is a small national park in Ugandan standard, but it so full of wildlife and variety. My trip is coming to an end. Only 5 hours left until I reach Entebbe. I cross the Equator on my way and have lunch. The hardest part has come, it’s time to say goodbye to my driver. You get close traveling like this. He is your lifeguard, your encyclopedia and your traveling buddy. Thank you Encounter for making my trip so memorable. I will never forget! ❤️🙏🏼
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Julianog648
Sep 19, 2024
An incredible Guide for an incredible Safari - We booked a 5 days safari to do an habituation program with gorillas and a safari in queen Élisabeth park. First, the pre organisation with Denis was great, he was very helpful and tailored the program based on out preferences. But the real deal is when we met Patrick, our guide for the 5 days. We have rarely seen someone with such a positive attitude and energy. He was always smiling and laughing. On top of that, he has incredible knowledge about all the animals you may see, it is like a leaving documentary. He went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable. Thank you Patrick, you made this trip one of the best we ve ever done. All the best!
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Q4674hdsaraw
Sep 8, 2024
Great Trip! - Amazing trip! Stephen was a wonderful guide who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Uganda. The tours and accommodations included in this trip were great as well - staff was very good at making sure your experience was five stars.
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Ellshorr123
Aug 1, 2024
Amazing safari experience! - The trip was amazing! We saw so much wildlife😆 Godwin, our guide, was absolutely fantastic, he made the trip so special for us. He is a joy to be around. He made sure we were well looked after and ensured everything went smoothly. All of the accommodation was beautiful and the organisation of the trip was spot on. There was the perfect balance between the planned activities and time to relax. I highly recommend Encounter Africa Safaris for your trip!🩷
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Heatherrdenniss
Jul 21, 2024
An absolute must for your visit to Uganda! - This tour exceeded my expectations. My tour guide, Patrick, was absolutely incredible. He was friendly, full of knowledge, and professional. I always had access to bottled drinking water for our longer drives to and from accommodations and he cared about my safety all throughout the trip. The transportation is seamless - to and from the airport and Patrick was always conscious of time to ensure I made my flight back. The five-day itinerary and experience itself is perfect. The places where I stayed for both the Queen Elizabeth part and Bwindi part were very high-end and beautiful. I suggest going in the dry season to Uganda - I found there were hardly and mosquitoes or bugs, both around the parks and during the trek. The weather and temperature was lovely! I have already recommended this particular tour to many of my friends who are interesting in traveling to Uganda. The pictures I attached speak for it! You have to do this one!
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Resort58223104653
Jul 19, 2024
Gorilla Trekking - We loved our 2 day gorilla trek with Encounter Africa Safari. Jason was our driver and he was lovely to work with. Every step of the trip was seamless, from airport pick up, to lodge drop off, to the actual gorilla trekking. He was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, fun and open to all sorts of conversations! We would highly recommend Jason and gorilla trekking. The Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge they set us up in were incredible.
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S6475zxnickp
Jul 19, 2024
Best Safari company - One of the most incredible experiences I have ever had. The whole company is extremely professional, honest, and have no “hidden” anything. Monica in the office is a standout and I am throughly impressed with her professionalism and willingness to adapt and change any request without any resistance. She is a true gem. Obed was my incredible guide and worked so hard for me, and helping me adapt and add things I wanted to, every step of the way. He is lovely.
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