5 Days Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Parks

Overview

This safari begins in Kampala and takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will trek mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will also visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic game viewing.

The trip includes game drives across savannah landscapes and a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

What This Trip Delivers

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi: A rare, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter
  • Cultural immersion: Visit the Batwa pygmy community
  • Classic safari experience: Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Boat safari: Wildlife viewing along the Kazinga Channel
  • Balanced pace: A mix of travel, activity, and downtime

5-Day Safari Itinerary

 

Day 1 – Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your lodge. Evening visit to Mabamba Swamp for shoebill tracking.
Accommodation: Airport Guest House

Day 2 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early departure with your safari guide and briefing before a scenic drive to Bwindi. En-route lunch and evening arrival.
Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 3 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla trekking with park rangers. Spend up to one hour observing a habituated gorilla family. Afternoon Batwa cultural visit.
Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 4 – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drive with opportunities to see lions, elephants, and other wildlife.
Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge

Day 5 – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning game drive in Kasenyi plains. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge

Day 6 – Entebbe

Return transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight.