Day 1: Arrival in Uganda

Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, a safari guide will greet you and transport you to a pre-booked hotel in Kampala. If your flight arrives early, you will enjoy a brief city tour of Kampala and receive an overview of the upcoming 5-day Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife Adventure. Overnight accommodation will be at Forest Cottages.

Day 2: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a 9-10 hour journey to Bwindi. A brief stop at the Equator allows you to stand in both hemispheres simultaneously and capture some photos. The journey continues through the lush, rolling hills of the region. Lunch will be in Mbarara town before proceeding to Bwindi for an overnight stay at Broadbill Forest Camp.

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking and Cultural Experience

Following an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the guides before starting the search for the majestic gorillas in the dense Bwindi forest. Bwindi is famous for its mountain gorillas, though the duration of the trek is unpredictable as it depends on the gorillas’ movements. Despite the uncertainty, the experience of observing these magnificent creatures is a thrilling, moving, and unforgettable adventure, leaving you with cherished memories. Overnight at Broadbill Forest Camp.

Day 4: Travel to Queen Elizabeth, Game Drive, Boat Launch

After breakfast, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, entering through the Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive where you may spot lions, various antelope species, elephants, hyenas, leopards, and buffaloes. In the afternoon, embark on a two-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which links Lakes George and Edward. This cruise offers views of the largest hippo population and numerous animals drinking at the water’s edge, providing excellent photo opportunities, bird watching, and sightings of aquatic wildlife. Overnight at Bush Lodges (Budget Tent).

Day 5: Game Drive and Return to Kampala

Set out for a game drive along the Queens Mile and Kasenyi track within the park to observe leopards, mongoose, lions, kobs, elephants, hyenas, waterbucks, Cape buffaloes, topi, warthogs, and various small animals and birds. Afterward, begin the return journey to Kampala, with lunch en route.

Points of Interest

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• East African Jungle Safaris

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• National Park fees
• Dinner
• 4 nights accommodation
• Driver/guide
• Lunch

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

This 5 Days Gorilla Tracking & wildlife safari takes us to Bwindi Impenetrable forest, home to the internationally renowned mountain gorillas and former forest people then proceeds to Queen Elizabeth National Park that holds the greatest biodiversity of wildlife including the tree climbing lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants and hippos, and take the exciting launch cruise on the Kazinga channel.

• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.