5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Holiday.

This 5-day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Holiday takes you on a wonderful trip to see classic savannah wildlife and mountain gorillas.

You will see savannah wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and more, as well as the endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi.

The trip starts from Kampala and goes to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will see the animals on a game drive as well as a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. You will then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will hike through the thick forest for your encounter with one of the habituated gorilla families in the park.

You will end your trip by driving back to Kampala with interesting stops along the way.

This trip is ideal for someone who is limited on time and still intends to see both wildlife and gorillas on their holiday. Look through the detailed day-by-day program to get a full picture of how the trip would flow for you.

As with all our safari packages, we can customise this Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife program to fit your personal preferences. Just reach out to us and we’ll be eager to help you.

Safari Highlights

• Kampala / Entebbe International Airport
• Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Mpigi royal drum makers

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your tourist driver/guide will pick you up from Kampala at your accommodation/place of residence and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will pass through Fort portal town with lush green countryside and you will be following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey.

Accommodation:

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Wildlife Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will find an abundance of wildlife in this park plus grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, crater lakes, and much more.

An early morning game drive within the park will provide excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants,  waterbuck, Uganda kob, Topi, and bushbuck. Return to your lodge for Lunch.

In the afternoon, your guide will take you for a 2 – 3 hour boat trip on the famous Kazinga channel, a perfect chance to take as many photos as you want while birding. Big herds of hippos, buffaloes, and elephants.

The park has prolific birdlife and boosts with over 600 bird species.

Accommodation:

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

We drive to Bwindi in southwestern Uganda passing through the terraced hillsides, with farms & households in Kabale, also known as the “Switzerland of Africa” winding your way down to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park ready for gorilla trekking the next day.

Accommodation:

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

It is gorilla tracking day and you will wake up early to have breakfast and be at the park offices at 7:30 am. You will be briefed by the Park rangers on all the procedures before you can start your trek.

In groups of 8 and the rangers, you will go into the forest in search of the mountain gorillas that call this dense rainforest home. Whereas the gorilla trek can be quite challenging, meeting the gorillas will make all that sweat certainly worth it.

Upon finding the mountain gorillas, you will spend one (1) hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point by the park ranger. The gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact.

You will spend your afternoon relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the views of the forest.

Accommodation:

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala

Today your guide will transfer you back to Kampala, with a stop-over at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations.

There will also be time to stop at the equator for photographs. You arrive in Kampala in the early evening which marks the end of your holiday.

This will mark the end of your 5-day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife holiday.

Accommodation: None (Last day)

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Inclusions;

• Transport in a 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof.
• All fuel for the tour
• English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
• Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
• Park-entrance fees for all National parks
• All activities described in the itinerary
• 1 Gorilla tracking permit per person.
• Drinking water throughout the safari.

Exclusions;

• International airfares
• Entry visa Uganda
• Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
• A porter. Helps to carry your backpack & push/pull you on the slippery slopes.
• Personal (medical/travel) insurance
• Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
• Expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities.)

This Gorillas and Wildlife holiday in Uganda can be customized to fit all preferences and schedules. Here are some safari packages that also have gorilla tracking as well as savannah wildlife viewing.

• 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari
• 3 Days Gorilla tracking safari in Bwindi
• 7 Days Small Group Adventure Holiday