Queen Elisabeth and Gorilla

5 days—This 5-day safari begins in Kampala or Entebbe and travels southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat

$2300-4000 USD

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Safari summary

The 5 Days Queen Elizabeth Safari Uganda and Gorilla Trekking is a perfectly balanced safari combining classic savannah wildlife experiences with the unforgettable adventure of mountain gorilla trekking.

This tour takes you to the wildlife-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the misty rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offering diverse ecosystems, stunning scenery, and exceptional wildlife encounters.

Ideal for travelers seeking both Big Game and primate experiences within a short timeframe, this safari provides comfort, adventure, and authentic African wilderness.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Entebbe to Queen Elisabeth park

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth

fter early breakfast, depart for western Uganda, passing through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills. Lunch will be enjoyed en route in Mbarara. Arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Relax and enjoy views of the savannah landscape. Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth

Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, known for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, waterbucks, and warthogs. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise offers excellent opportunities to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and numerous bird species at close range. Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch,

Ishasha Sector to Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector of the park, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive while searching for lions resting in fig trees, along with buffaloes and elephants. After the game drive, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at your lodge.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

r an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek can take 2–6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once located, you will spend one magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for relaxation in the afternoon.

Bwindi – Return to Kampala

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe with lunch en route. Arrive in the evening for hotel drop-off or airport transfer. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

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