5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas.
The 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas is a short Uganda wildlife safari package that takes visitors to some of Uganda’s best wildlife viewing locations. This 5 Days and 4 nights begin from the moment you land at the Entebbe International Airport, from where you travel to various national parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park for Big Five animals and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking. During these 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas adventure, visitors get a chance to explore beyond Uganda’s wildlife, visitors will travel across the country, getting an opportunity to witness the breathtaking views of landscapes, photogenic sites and spectacular land formations.
5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas.
Uganda Wildlife safaris offer beyond wildlife viewing opportunities as visitors will be able to also spot several bird species that inhabit the country’s various habitats. For wildlife lovers, this 5 Days wildlife Adventure Guarantees opportunities for spotting the four of the Big Five Animals (lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo). Queen Elizabeth National Park is also known for its unique tree-climbing lions at the Ishasha Sector that you’ll be able to witness during this safari adventure.
Gorillas are the famous attractions on this safari tour, as you’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for opportunities to see these majestic animals. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the population, making it one of the best places to visit for gorilla trekking adventures in Africa. Embark on this 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas and discover the unique safari destinations in Uganda.
Things to do on this 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas
Wildlife safari Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat Cruies alomg the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Witnessing the Tree climbing lions at Ishasha Sector
Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Road trasfers across the destinations
Quick tour details
Tour type: Tailored/Private/Family
No. of People: Tailored
Duration: 5 Days (4 nights)
Availability: All year round
Age eligible: 5 years and above
Detailed itinerary for 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Experience and Gorillas Safari
Day 1: Drive from Kampala/Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will be picked up by your guide in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport and transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Stop at the Equator, do the experiment about the forces at the North Pole and South Pole. Take some photos, relax at a local coffee shop and proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival in the evening, check in at the pre-booked lodge, relax, and overnight.
Drive time: 6-7 hours
Meal plan: Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Be treated to an early morning breakfast, and go on a morning drive to search for wildlife. Depending on what nature avails, look out for Lions, Leopards, buffalo, Elephants, antelopes, among other animals. After some time, you will then head back to the lodge for lunch.
Do an afternoon boat ride along the Kazinga channel, which connects Lakes Edward and George. View aquatic life at closer range, like the Hippopotamus, crocodiles, lots of other animals that may have come to take water and plenty of beautiful birds like the cormorants, African Fish Eagles, African Pied Kingfishers, Common Sandpipers and many more.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Rise up very early in the morning, go for breakfast at the lodge, and you will be set to drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey is approximately 5-6 hours, depending on the sector you will be trekking. During the drive, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Southwestern Uganda with a stopover for a hot lunch. After lunch, you then proceed to Bwindi National Park, check in to your accommodation, and relax for the rest of the afternoon.
Drive time: 5-6 hours
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Gorilla trekking is the highlight of your 5 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari. Wake up early in the morning and head for a mouthwatering breakfast. Proceed for Gorilla trekking, arrive early enough, at least at 08:00 am, be briefed about the dos and don’ts. You are divided into groups of 8 and allocated a gorilla family and rangers to walk with you in the forest. Carry enough water for rehydration and some snacks, insect repellent, rain gear, and sunscreen. The activity will take you between 3-7 hours to find your assigned gorilla group. Spend one hour watching the silverback with its family. You are allowed to take as many photos as you want without a flash light and following instructions given by the rangers.
You will walk/trek back to the briefing point for a debrief and also be awarded certificate for Gorilla trekking and then head back to the lodge, freshen up and relax for the rest of the evening. Gorilla trekking is done by travelers of 15 years and above.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe – Flight home.
After an early morning Breakfast, you will embark on the journey back to Kampala/Entebbe. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way as sum up your Uganda gorilla trekking safari. The drive back is approximately 9 hours.
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch