5-Day Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari

This 5-day Uganda safari takes you from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, then to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for unforgettable gorilla trekking and a Batwa cultural experience, ending with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi before returning.

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Entebbe, heading west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator Line for photos and a brief demonstration of the hemispheres. Continue through scenic countryside, with lunch en route, arriving in the park in the afternoon. After check-in at your lodge, head out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly lions as the sun sets over the savannah.

Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge

Meals Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat CruiseStart the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to catch predators like lions and leopards returning from a night hunt, alongside herds of Uganda kob, elephants, and buffalo. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural channel linking Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos, along with crocodiles and abundant birdlife on the shores.

Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey south toward Bwindi. The drive is scenic, passing through the Ishasha sector (famous for tree-climbing lions, if lucky) and rolling highlands. Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax while preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Experience – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early briefing, head into the dense forest for gorilla trekking—an unforgettable encounter with a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat. This experience can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and then enjoy a cultural visit with the Batwa community, learning about their traditional forest lifestyle. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its beautiful terraced hills and serene waters. Check in and unwind by the lakeside.

Accommodation: Heritage Lodge, Habuharo

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views of southwestern Uganda’s hills and farmlands, with lunch en route. You will arrive in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Inclusions

• Gorilla trekking permit
• All park entrance fees
• Game drives and boat cruise
• Batwa cultural experience
• Accommodation (4 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel

Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, drinks)
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities not listed