Gorillas and Game Luxury Safari in Uganda – 5 Days
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the wild beauty of Uganda with our 5-day luxury gorillas and game safari. Priced at $4530 per person, this journey promises an immersive experience amidst some of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes and iconic wildlife.
This Luxury Gorillas and Game Safari begins and ends at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by our professional guides ready to escort you on this extraordinary journey. Prepare to indulge in luxury accommodation, expertly guided excursions, and customized safari vehicles, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder and comfort.
Highlights
- Destination: Uganda
- Starting and Ending Point: Entebbe, Uganda
- Places Visited: Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Activities: Gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking
- Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
- Included: Airport transfers
- Optional: Additional accommodation before and after the tour
Things to Consider
- Accommodation: Included in the package
- Group Size: Small groups, maximum of 6 people
- Flexibility: Tours can depart any day
- Customization: Tailor the tour to your preferences
- Privacy: Private tour arrangements available
- Age Limit: Participants must be 15 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival
Upon your arrival at the airport or your hotel, our team will be there to welcome you. If needed, we can arrange accommodation before the tour begins for an additional cost.
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After a hearty breakfast, we embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, we’ll pause for memorable photo opportunities at the Equator and enjoy lunch in Mbarara town. Traverse through picturesque landscapes adorned with banana plantations and rolling hills of Kigezi until we reach our overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks: Drinking water provided
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, we head to Buhoma Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on our gorilla trekking adventure. Led by experienced guides, we join fellow explorers in search of these magnificent creatures. The trek duration can vary from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once we locate them, we’ll have approximately one hour for observation and photography before returning to the park headquarters for certificates. We then retire for the night at Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Drinks: Drinking water provided
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After you eat breakfast, you’ll start driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. When you get there, you’ll have lunch at the lodge. After lunch, you can take it easy for a bit before going on an evening game drive in the Kasenyi savannah. Here, you might see animals like buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and big cats like lions and leopards if you’re lucky. When you’re done, you’ll head back to the lodge for the night.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Katara Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Drinks: Drinking Water
Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
In the morning, you’ll go back to the Kasenyi plains for another game drive to spot any animals you might have missed the day before. Afterward, you’ll head back to the lodge for lunch. Then, you’ll go to the jetty along the Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise. This is a great chance to see hippos, water birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and lots of other wildlife that come to the channel for water.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Katara Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Drinks: Drinking Water
Day 5: Back to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, it’s time to drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Equator for some photos. Then, it’s off to the airport for your next flight.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral Water
End of Tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost
You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel)
