Trip of a lifetime
5 DAYS GORILLAS AND WILDLIFE
BOOK TOURThis 5 day gorilla and wildlife safari adventure through Uganda perfectly blends the thrill of wildlife viewing with the awe-inspiring experience of gorilla trekking. Journey from the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park — where elephants, lions, and hippos roam freely — to the dense rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Each day offers a new discovery, from scenic landscapes and rich cultural encounters to the unforgettable moment of meeting the gorillas face-to-face in their natural habitat.
5 DAYS GORILLAS AND WILDLIFE
Tour highlights
- Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport and Transfer to Bwindi NP
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi
- Day 3: Transfer back to Queen Elizabeth Park
- Day 4: Explore Queen Elizabeth Park
- Day 5: Departure
5 DAYS GORILLAS AND WILDLIFE
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport and Transfer to Bwindi NP
Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by a professional English-speaking driver guide who will briefly take you through the trip plan and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population) including several habituated groups, which you will trek. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi
Encountering the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an experience of a lifetime. Half of the world’s population of gorillas lives under the mist-covered canopies of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest. In the company of an experienced park ranger you will be tracking the whereabouts of one of the nine habituated family groups who live in the park. Your tracking experience will be an exciting, yet challenging, journey along forested (often muddy and slippery) slopes, tangled vines, thick vegetation and bamboo forests before you reach the territory of these gentle giants. After gorilla trekking, we shall emback on our journey to Lake Bunyonyi as you enjoy the scenic drive to get to our Bunyonyi Eco Resort island ,
Day 3: Transfer back to Queen Elizabeth Park
Early morning departure with packed breakfast, we shall head to queen Elizabeth national park where we shall be there for a full day game drive , where we expect to see a number of Hippos, crocs and other acquatic animals,and the bigfive , in the evening we shall enjoy the scenic Sun downer of the African sun set across the rift valley overlooking lake George and lake Edwards after we shall return for tto the lodge for dinner and overnight at Enganzi lodge .
Day 4: Explore Queen Elizabeth Park
Leave the hotel early morning for our second time in the game drive , this will be done via the kazinga channel and lake George track as we get to kesenyi sector, , we shall tour the queen Elizabeth pavilion on our way to the crator lakes drives and the Baboon cliff where we shall be having the best views of the crators , we shall return for lunch at the luxury l;odge Mweya lodge as we wait to take the Boat cruise on the kazinga channel, that has abig number of hippos, and crocs plus other animals as they come close to the lake shores for water , after we shall return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Enganzi lodge
Day 5: Departure
Leave in the morning after breakfast and we drive back to Entebbe, we shall enjoy the Equator stop over where you will be having lunch after that we proceed to Entebbe .
Best Time to Go on Safari
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June to October (Dry Season):
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Best overall wildlife viewing across East and Southern Africa.
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Animals gather around rivers and waterholes, making sightings easier.
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Ideal time for the Great Migration river crossings in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara (July–October).
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December to March:
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Great time for calving season in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains.
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Fewer crowds and lush green landscapes.
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Excellent for birdwatching with migratory species present.
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April to May (Long Rains):
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Some camps close due to heavy rains and muddy roads.
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Cheaper prices and fewer tourists.
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Beautiful, dramatic skies for photography, though game viewing can be harder.
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What to Pack for a Safari
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Clothing
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Neutral-colored, lightweight clothing (khaki, beige, green—avoid bright colors and dark blue/black which attract insects).
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Long-sleeved shirts and trousers for sun protection and cooler evenings.
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A warm fleece or jacket for chilly mornings and nights.
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Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots.
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A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
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Gear & Essentials
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Binoculars for close-up wildlife viewing.
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Camera with extra batteries and memory cards.
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Reusable water bottle.
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Sunscreen and insect repellent.
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Small backpack or daypack for game drives.
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Travel Essentials
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Valid passport and required visas.
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Travel insurance documents.
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Vaccination certificates (Yellow Fever often required).
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Personal medications and a small first aid kit.
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Local currency and/or cards for expenses and tips.
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5 DAYS GORILLAS AND WILDLIFE
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