Best 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda
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5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda
5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda is designed for travellers who want a short but rewarding Uganda safari combining wildlife viewing, boat safari experiences and mountain gorilla trekking. This safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
This 5-day safari is ideal for couples, solo travellers, families with eligible children, and small groups who want a comfortable midrange safari without making the journey too long. You will travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver guide, stay in selected midrange lodges and enjoy a route that combines savannah wildlife, beautiful landscapes, boat safari moments and the unforgettable experience of meeting mountain gorillas in the forest.
The safari can start from Entebbe or Kampala and can end in Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali depending on your travel plans. It is a good choice for travellers who want a private Uganda safari with game drives in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Ishasha scenery and Bwindi gorilla trekking in one smooth itinerary. You can also request adjustments based on your travel dates, lodge preference, budget and preferred ending point.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe or Kampala and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector
- Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 5: Return to Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali for departure
5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda itinerary
Your 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda starts with pick up from Entebbe or Kampala by your private driver guide. You will begin the scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s best wildlife safari destinations. Along the way, you will enjoy countryside views, local towns, tea plantations and the rolling landscapes of western Uganda.
On arrival, check in at Enganzi Game Lodge and relax after the journey. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy the lodge views and prepare for the wildlife experience the next day.
After breakfast at Enganzi Game Lodge, you will go for a morning game drive in Uganda inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. This drive gives you a chance to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other savannah wildlife. The open plains, crater scenery and wildlife activity make this one of the most rewarding days of the safari.
In the afternoon, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of the best boat safari experiences in Uganda. During the cruise, you may see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many bird species along the water. After the boat cruise, return to Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive through the Ishasha sector as you continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ishasha is known for its beautiful savannah scenery and the chance of seeing tree-climbing lions, depending on luck and timing.
You will continue towards Bwindi, the home of mountain gorillas and one of Africa’s most famous gorilla trekking destinations. On arrival, check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, relax and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.
After an early breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before starting your gorilla trekking in Uganda experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will trek through the forest with experienced guides until you meet a mountain gorilla family.
Once you find the gorillas, you will spend time observing them as they feed, move, rest and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. This is the main highlight of the 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda.
After breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, start your return journey depending on your preferred ending point. You can return to Entebbe or Kampala by road, or end the safari in Kigali for a shorter drive from Bwindi. This marks the end of your 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda with Queen Elizabeth wildlife, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise and Bwindi gorilla trekking.
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees for Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Midrange accommodation
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
About 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda
The 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda is a short private safari combining Queen Elizabeth National Park wildlife viewing, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Ishasha scenery and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is designed for travellers who want comfort, good lodges, private transport and a rewarding Uganda safari within five days.
This safari can start from Entebbe or Kampala depending on your arrival point and travel plan. Pickup is arranged from your hotel, airport or preferred location, and the safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park before ending in Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali.
The 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda includes Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kazinga Channel, the Ishasha sector and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. These destinations give you a good mix of wildlife, boat safari, scenic drives and gorilla trekking.
Yes, this safari includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is one of the best places for gorilla trekking in Uganda, and this itinerary gives you one full gorilla trekking day.
Yes, the gorilla trekking permit is included in the safari quotation unless stated otherwise. The permit allows you to trek one gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park during your 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda.
Yes, this safari includes wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will enjoy a game drive where you may see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other savannah wildlife.
Yes, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise is included. This boat safari gives you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many bird species along the water.
The 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda uses comfortable midrange lodges. You can stay at Enganzi Game Lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park and Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, depending on availability.
Yes, this is a private safari with your own 4×4 safari vehicle and driver guide. This gives you more comfort, flexibility and personal attention throughout the safari.
Yes, this safari can end in Kigali after gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Ending in Kigali is a good option for travellers who want a shorter drive after the gorilla trek or have international flights from Rwanda.
Yes, the 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda is a good option for couples who want a short, comfortable and private Uganda safari with gorillas, wildlife, boat safari and beautiful scenery.
Yes, this safari can work well for families with children aged 15 years and above because gorilla trekking is only allowed for travellers who are 15 years or older. Families can enjoy wildlife viewing, the boat cruise and comfortable lodge stays together.
The safari price normally includes a gorilla trekking permit, park entrance fees, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, game drives, private 4×4 safari vehicle, professional driver guide, midrange accommodation, meals as listed, drinking water and pickup or drop-off.
The safari price does not include international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, tips, personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, optional activities and extra accommodation before or after the safari.
To book the 5 Days Midrange Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda, share your travel dates, number of travellers, preferred starting point and ending point. We shall confirm lodge availability, gorilla permit availability and prepare a custom quote through the request a quote.
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