5 Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari

5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari best suits tourists who are a fan of gorilla trekking and lion tracking. This safari starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe. On this safari, wonderers will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, famous for hosting 50% of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world in its Bwindi Impenetrable forest, and later visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, popular for hosting the rare tree climbing lions in its Ishasha sector. Activities involved in this 5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari. boat cruise on Kazinga channel, game drives and a top over at the Equator, Nature Walks.

This safari can be undertaken by any number of travelers though the minimum age for the safari is 15 since it’s the minimum age for gorilla trekking.

Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Forest
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Game drive and boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Day 5: From Queen Elizabeth to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary 5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari

Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On day one of 5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari, your driver guide will pick you up at either a hotel in Kampala or the airport, will give you a lively welcome to Uganda and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Masaka-Mbarara high. The first stop will be at the Equator in the Masaka and take as many photos as you wish to keep the reminiscences alive and always memorize the Safari, visit some local markets and grab fresh fruits straight from the garden. Continue with the journey and the next stop will be in Mbarara for a lunch break and en-route, arriving in the evening, checking in at the booked lodge of your choice and having dinner and night rest.

Accommodation Options; Buhoma lodge/ chameleon hill/ Silverback lodge (Upmarket), Gorilla Mist Camp/ Bakiga lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla Safari lodge (Moderate), Buhoma Community. Meal Plan: lunch and dinner.

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Forest

Day 2 of 5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari, on this day requires you to wake up earlier than usual and have a heavy breakfast, after meeting up with your driver guide carrying packed lunch and transfer to the park headquarters and also the starting point for gorilla trekking for briefing about the rules and regulations to follow while in the forest. You will be divided into groups of 8 people and at 8:00 am start your search. The search may take from 4-8 hours depending on where the gorillas hosted their previous night and on their movement. with your park ranger guide, follow the hoots and calls and the direction of the first guides on the radio calls. On meeting Man’s closes cousins, you will be allocated an hour to spend with them in their natural home and experience as you enjoy their day to day activities, playing, feeding, communicating and more. Meeting Mountain Gorillas is very rewarding and no amount of words can explain the feeling you get, it will wash away all the hustle you went through to get to them and only keep the good memory of sighting on them. Your allowed to take as many photos as you please, provided you keep a safe distance and use non-flashlight cameras.

After trekking, hike slowly back to the park headquarters where you will be rewarded with a trekking certificate to justify your contribution on protecting these endangered species and the local communities surrounding them. Meet with your guide driver and transfer back to the lodge for dinner and night rest.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 3 of 5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari, you will have a relaxed breakfast and check out of the lodge, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector of the park where the famous tree climbing lions are located. Upon reaching the park you will be welcomed by the wildlife, landscape and ecosystem of the park. Have lunch either on reaching the park or along the way. Take an afternoon game drive in the park until sunset. Possible sightings include lions, elephants, wild pigs, Buffaloes, Hippos, Uganda Kobs, Baboons, monkeys among others. Buy a sunset retreat to the booked lodge of your choice for dinner and night stay.

Accommodation options; Katara lodge/Mweya safari lodge (luxury), Kasenyi safari Camp/Ihamba safari lodge, Enganzi game lodge (Mid-range), Simba safari Camp, Bush Lodge (Budget). Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Game drive, Lion Tracking and boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Wake up to a very early morning breakfast at the hotel/lodge and transfer to the park for a morning game drive. This is the most rewarding drive among them all where you will spot wild animals as they come out to the dew-covered grass to get a morning meal and watch predators coming back from hunting. The tree climbing lions will either be seen on the ground or in the tree branches relaxing other mammals to spot, including Uganda Kobs, Elephants, Buffaloes, Warthogs, Topis and many more.

After the drive, head back to the lodge for refreshments and a lunch break. After lunch, head to drive to Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise. At the channel you will spot the park’s aquatic species in water like crocodiles, hippos and water birds, other animals will be spotted on the shores as they quench their thirst. Return to the lodge for dinner and night rest.

Day 5: From Queen Elizabeth to Kampala

Last day of 5-Days Gorilla Trekking & wildlife Safari, on this you will wake up at your convenient time and have a relaxed breakfast as you enjoy the lodge services and environment. Then pack your belongings and commence with your drive back to Kampala. Lunch will be served along the way and en-route arriving in the evening, your guide driver will drop you off at a chosen destination in Kampala or Entebbe.

Price Includes

Park entrance fee
On board accommodation & Meals
A professional English speaking guide driver
Bottled drinking water
Transportation
Gorilla Trekking permit

Price Excludes

International Flights
Tips
Visas
Any changes in Itinerary
Personal expenses
Laundry services