5 Days Uganda Gorilla And Wildlife Adventure
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5 Days Uganda Gorilla And Wildlife Adventure

The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla And Wildlife Adventure moves through four distinct landscapes without ever feeling rushed: savannah, rainforest, highlands, and lakeside. It begins in Queen Elizabeth National Park with a Kasenyi plains game drive for lions and leopards and an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos. Day three swings through the Ishasha sector, where the park's famous tree-climbing lions drape themselves over ancient fig branches, before arriving at Bwindi.

Day four is the centrepiece: a gorilla trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where nearly half the world's mountain gorillas live. An hour with a silverback and his family is genuinely life-changing. The safari finishes at the tranquil terraced shores of Lake Bunyonyi before the return to Entebbe.

For a deeper gorilla experience, the 5 Days Double Gorilla Luxury Safari gives you two consecutive gorilla days. The 10 Days Uganda Safari Holiday combines gorillas with Kibale, Murchison Falls, and rhino tracking in a complete Uganda circuit.

Trip Highlights

  • Game drives in Kasenyi plains, Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Boat safari along the Kazinga Channel
  • Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Scenic relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi
  • Stops at the Equator and Igongo Cultural Centre
  • Diverse landscapes: savannah, rainforest, highlands, and lakeshore

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park

6-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the Equator for a photo and lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Arrive for dinner at your lodge.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge | Mid-range: The Bush Lodge
Day 2

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, prime territory for lions and leopards. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species crowd the shoreline.
Meals: Full Board Overnight: Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge | Mid-range: The Bush Lodge
Day 3

Ishasha Game Viewing to Bwindi

Drive via the Ishasha sector, scanning fig trees for the park's famous tree-climbing lions. Continue through the Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving for dinner at your forest lodge.
Meals: Full Board Overnight: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Mid-range: Agandi Eco-Lodge
Day 4

Gorilla Trekking to Lake Bunyonyi

Early briefing then trek into Bwindi's dense rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family. Spend a life-changing hour with the silverback and his family, then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxed lakeside evening.
Meals: Full Board Overnight: Luxury: Arcadia Cottage | Mid-range: Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 5

Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe

Depart after breakfast for Entebbe with a lunch stop in Mbarara. Evening drop-off at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: None

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • All meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Gorilla permit (One per person, no-resident)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • All transportation 4x4 Tourist Vehicle
  • A professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • Park entrance fees
  • All Taxes
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Emergency Evacuation Cover

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Travel & Medical insurance
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