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5 Days Uganda
Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Safari

5 Days / 4 Nights
Kampala · Queen Elizabeth NP · Bwindi
4.9

Accommodation

Hotel & Gorilla Lodges

Meals

Full Board

Flight Included

Kisoro → Entebbe

Transport

4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1Entebbe
Day 2Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 3Bwindi
Day 4Bwindi
Day 5Kisoro → Entebbe

The Journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrival — Entebbe / Kampala
Day 1

Arrival — Entebbe / Kampala

Kampala, Uganda
Half Board
Dolphin Suites Hotel
1

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to Kampala for your overnight stay. The drive takes approximately 1–2 hours and offers your first glimpse of Uganda's vibrant atmosphere and bustling urban life. Check in, relax after your international flight, and prepare for the safari adventure ahead.

Warm welcome at Entebbe International Airport
1–2 hour transfer to Kampala
Check-in & relax at Dolphin Suites Hotel
Prepare for the safari adventure ahead
Kampala → Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2

Kampala → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda
Full Board
Aardvark Safari Lodge
2

After early breakfast, begin the scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park through rolling hills, banana plantations, and tea-growing regions of western Uganda. Stop at the Equator for photos and refreshments. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel — a natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George teeming with hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and extraordinary birdlife.

Scenic drive through western Uganda
Equator photo stop & refreshments
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Hippos, crocs, elephants & birdlife from the water
Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Day 3

Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Bwindi, Uganda
Full Board
Lake Muhele Gorilla Lodge
3

Early morning game drive at peak wildlife activity — the best time to spot predators on the savannah. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and hyenas. After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic Ishasha sector, renowned for rare tree-climbing lions. The route showcases dramatic highland scenery, terraced hillsides, and dense tropical forests. Arrive and check in at your gorilla lodge surrounded by rainforest sounds.

Early morning game drive at wildlife peak
Elephants, lions, buffaloes & Uganda kobs
Drive through Ishasha — rare tree-climbing lions
Arrive Bwindi — rainforest lodge check-in
Gorilla Trekking — Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Day 4

Gorilla Trekking — Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Bwindi, Uganda
Full Board
Lake Muhele Gorilla Lodge
4

This day is dedicated to the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. After early breakfast, transfer to park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take a few hours to most of the day depending on gorilla movements. You will spend one precious hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact — an experience often described as life-changing.

UWA ranger briefing at park headquarters
Trek into Bwindi forest for mountain gorillas
One full hour with a habituated gorilla family
Often described as a life-changing encounter
Departure — Kisoro Airstrip → Entebbe
Day 5

Departure — Kisoro Airstrip → Entebbe

Entebbe, Uganda
Breakfast
5

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Kisoro Airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight back to Entebbe International Airport. The scenic flight offers beautiful aerial views of Uganda's forests, lakes, and rolling countryside — a fitting conclusion to your safari adventure. Upon arrival in Entebbe, connect with your international departure or continue with onward travel. ✦ End of our services ✦

Relaxed breakfast & final morning in Bwindi
Transfer to Kisoro Airstrip (domestic flight included)
Aerial views of Uganda's forests & lakes
Connect with international departure at Entebbe

✦  End of Our Services  ✦

From

$2,690

per person · gorilla permit included

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Accommodation

Night 1

Dolphin Suites Hotel

Kampala (Half Board)

Night 2

Aardvark Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth NP (Full Board)

Nights 3–4

Lake Muhele Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Full Board)

Inclusions

Service of a professional English-speaking driver guide
Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
Meet and greet services
Transfer from Entebbe Airport and Kisoro Airstrip
One-way domestic flight from Kisoro Airstrip to Entebbe
Boat cruise at Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth NP
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Private game drives as per the itinerary
Gorilla permit entry fee
All park fees
500ml complimentary drinking water per guest per day in the vehicle

Exclusions

Tips and porterage
Drinks and laundry
Extra meals and visits not indicated
Visa fees
Personal medical and travel insurance
International flights and departure taxes
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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