Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Trekking
5 Days Uganda Safari

Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Trekking

Safari Overview

This 5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari, Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari is designed to immerse you in the natural beauty of Africa. Start your journey in Entebbe. It will span five days. Our team has put their experience into creating an itinerary that combines breathtaking scenery, unique activities and comfortable accommodations. You have a 5-day tour package taking you through Entebbe, Uganda and 2 other destinations in Uganda. Five Days to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.


5 Days / 4 Nights

Uganda
Safari in Uganda


Gorilla & Chimpanzee

DAY 1

Entebbe | Kampala - Equator - Queen Elizabeth National Park

DAY 2

Full Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

DAY 3

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

DAY 4

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

DAY 5

Departure - Depart with sweet memories.

Camping Accommodation

Basic Accommodation

Budget Accommodation

Standard Accommodation

MidRange Accommodation

Luxury Accommodation

Ultra-Luxury Accommodation

V I P Accommodation

Suggested Accommodations

Things to expect on 5 days Uganda Wildlife Safari & Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour.

🔘Kampala city tour.
🔘Visit to Equator for photographs.
🔘Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
🔘Uganda Mountain Gorilla Trekking.
🔘Visit to Lake Mburo National Park.
🔘Visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
🔘Ground transportation in 4×4 safari car.


Brief itinerary of the 5 days Uganda Wildlife Safari & Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour.

🦍🦍 Day 1: Entebbe | Kampala - Equator - Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Distance: 372 km (Kampala)
Distance: 412 km (Entebbe)
Travel time: 6hrs 27m to 7hrs 54m
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

🔘Accommodation options at Queen Elizabeth National Park.

VIP Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge | Elephant Plain Lodge or similar accommodation.

Superior Accommodation: Mweya Peninsula Safari Lodge | Jacana Safari Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Kyambura Safari Lodge |  Ishasha Wilderness Lodge | Katara Lodge or similar accommodation.

Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Safari Lodge |  Ishasha Wilderness Lodge | Hippo Safari Lodge | Parkview Safari Lodge or Similar accommodation.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge | Ihamba Safari Lodge | Buffalo Safari Lodge | Enshama Game Lodge | or similar accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge | Pumba Safari Camp | Ishasha Safari Lodge | Buffalo Safari Lodge | Tabingi Safari Cottage | Kazinga Wilderness Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Kazinga Channels Resort | Tembo Safari Lodge | Rift Valley Game Lodge | Mweya Hostel | Samba Safari Camp | Irungu Forest Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Basic Accommodation: Nyore Hillside Retreat | Engiri Safari Lodge | Topi Lodge | Elephant Plain

Camping Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge & Campsite or similar accommodation.


🦍🦍 Day 2: Full Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

🔘Accommodation options at Queen Elizabeth National Park.

VIP Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge | Elephant Plain Lodge or similar accommodation.

Superior Accommodation: Mweya Peninsula Safari Lodge | Jacana Safari Lodge | Kyambura Gorge Lodge | Kyambura Safari Lodge |  Ishasha Wilderness Lodge | Katara Lodge or similar accommodation.

Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Safari Lodge |  Ishasha Wilderness Lodge | Hippo Safari Lodge | Parkview Safari Lodge or Similar accommodation.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge | Ihamba Safari Lodge | Buffalo Safari Lodge | Enshama Game Lodge | or similar accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge | Tembo Safari Lodge | Pumba Safari Camp | Ishasha Safari Lodge | Buffalo Safari Lodge | Tabingi Safari Cottage | Kazinga Wilderness Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Kazinga Channels Resort | Rift Valley Game Lodge | Mweya Hostel | Samba Safari Camp | Irungu Forest Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Basic Accommodation: Nyore Hillside Retreat | Engiri Safari Lodge | Topi Lodge | Elephant Plain

Camping Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge & Campsite or similar accommodation.

🦍🦍 Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Distance: 129 km
Travel time: 3hrs 35m
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

🔘Accommodation options at Bwindi National Park for Uganda Gorrilla Trekking Tour.

VIP Accommodation: Trackers Safari Lodge | Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or Similar accommodation.

Superior Accommodation: Trackers Safari Lodge | Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel | Silverback Lodge | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Similar accommodation.

Luxury Accommodation: ⁠Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Gorilla Heights Lodge | Four Gorilla Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge | Gorilla Leisure Lodge | Silverback Lodge | Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge | Virunga Inn Resort & Spa or Similar accommodation.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Volcanoes Bwindi lodge ⁠| Buhoma Gorilla Camp | Gorilla Heights Lodge | Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge | Hotel Africana or Similar accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge | Buhoma Lodge | Rushanga Gorilla Lodge | Buhoma Havens | Buhoma Community Haven lodge | Hotel Africana or Similar accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge | Gorilla Valley Lodge | Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Similar accommodation.

Basic Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Buhoma Community rest camp | Gorilla Conservation Camp | Baliga Lodge | Gorilla Valley Lodge or Similar accommodation.

Camping Accommodation: Ruhija Community Rest Camp | Albertine Gorilla Campsite | Nshongi Camp | Bakiga lodge or Similar accommodation.

 

🔘Accommodation options at Bwindi National Park for Uganda Gorrilla Habituation Tour.

🦍 In Rushaga Sector
- Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- ⁠Gorilla Safari Lodge
- ⁠Four Gorilla Lodge
- ⁠Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- ⁠Rushanga Gorilla Lodge

🦍 In Nkuringo Sector 
- ⁠⁠Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- ⁠Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
- ⁠Gorilla Heights Lodge

🦍 In Buhoma Sector
- ⁠Buhoma Havens 
- ⁠Buhoma Lodge
- ⁠Bwindi Lodge
- ⁠Buhoma Gorilla Camp
- ⁠Buhoma Community rest camp

🦍 In Ruhija Sector
- ⁠Trekkers tavern Lodge
- ⁠Baliga Lodge
- ⁠Ruhija Community Rest Camp


🦍🦍 Day 4: Visit to Lake Mburo National Park.

Distance: 250 km
Travel time: 6hrs 11m
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

🔘Accommodation options at Lake Mburo National Park.

VIP Accommodation: Montana Luxury Tented Camp | Arcadia Lodge | Mihongo Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Superior Accommodation: Montana Luxury Tented Camp | Arcadia Lodge | Mihongo Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Luxury Accommodation: Mihingo lodge | Kigambira Wilderness Lodge | lake Mburo Luxury Tented Lodge | Nyore hill Retreat or similar accommodation.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge | Kigambira Safari Lodge | Rwakobo Rock Lodge | Mburo Eagle’s nest | Emburara Lodge or similar accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Emburara Farm Lodge | Leopard Rest Camp or similar accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Hyaena Hill Lodge | Rwonyo Rest Camp | Mpogo Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Basic Accommodation: Rwonyo Rest Camp | Mpogo Safari Lodge or similar accommodation.

Camping Accommodation: Lake Mburo Campsite or similar accommodation.


🦍🦍 Day 5: Departure - Depart with sweet memories and drive back to Kampala | Entebbe.
Distance: 255 km (Kampala)
Distance: 295 km (Entebbe)
Travel time: 4hrs 52m to 6hrs 20m
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of 5 days Uganda Wildlife Safari & Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour.


🧳What to bring

• Waterproof hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt/t-shirt

• Gorilla and chimpanzee permit

• Camera with no flashlight

• Waterproof daypack

• Rain jacket/poncho

• Sweater

• Insect repellent

• First aid kit

• Walking stick

 

📖 Guidelines for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking.

• Only persons above 15 years are eligible to obtain gorilla and chimpanzee permits.

• A maximum of one hour is given to you to have magical encounter with chimpanzees or mountain gorillas.

• No flashlight camera is allowed when taking photos of chimpanzees or gorillas.

• Keep a distance of 7 meters away from chimpanzees and gorillas.

• Leave chimpanzee and gorilla habitat the same way you found it.

• When coughing, please cover your mouth and nose when sneezing. Visitors who are not feeling well are not allowed to track chimpanzees or gorillas.

• Do not eat, drink or smoke while on chimpanzee or gorilla trekking.

The Tour Price Includes


  • Pick up and drop off at Entebbe Airport.
  • Safari Start and end in Entebbe | Kampala.
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari (1.5Ltr per day).
  • In case of a camping safari: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
  • Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit of 800$ per person per trek.
  • Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2-4 and Breakfast and lunch on day 5 of your trip. This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let our administrator team know the food option that you prefer.
  • Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide: -
  • 8 setter Safari vehicle has 6 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
  • 6 setter Safari vehicle has 4 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
  • Game drive, all park entry fees, Accommodation and government tax and levies on tour fees and service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
  • Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you (the prices mentioned above are for overnight stays in Camping or Basic or Budget or Standard or Mid-range or Luxury or Superior or VIP hotels/lodge/tented Camps according to the program, other prices are applicable for the other accommodation options).

The Tour Price Excludes


  • Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast on the first day,  Dinner on the last
  • Optional Uganda Gorilla Habituation Tour permit at additional US$1,500 per person per trek
  • Optional Uganda Chimpanzee Tracking Tour permit at additional US$200 per person per trek
  • Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
  • International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
  • Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your safari can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
  • Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
  • Pre & Post Accommodation in Kampala (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost)
  • Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
  • Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
  • A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.