Best 5 day Gorillas trekking and Game Safari (very affordable)
The 5 day Gorillas trekking and Game Safari will transport you to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. There, you will have the opportunity to embark on game drives and a boat tour down the Kazinga channel, which links Lake George and Lake Edward. This Channel boasts the most abundant population of Hippos worldwide, along with a diverse array of over 700 bird species. During a favorable day, a boat along the Kazinga Channel can provide you with a greater opportunity to encounter wildlife compared to a typical game drive. Next, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the habituated groups of mountain gorillas by trekking through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The duration of this Gorilla and Game Safari is 5 days, and it commences and concludes in Entebbe.
Highlights of 5 days gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris
You will be traveling to Uganda.
The safari begins and concludes in Entebbe, Uganda.
Your itinerary will include a visit to Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda.
Action: Activities include gorilla tracking and chimpanzee tracking.
Transportation options: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle and 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof.
Complimentary transportation to and from the airport (or hotel) is provided.
Extra lodging prior to the trip departure and on the last day of the tour can be arranged at an additional expense.
Things to note
Small Group Safari: Limited to a maximum of 6 individuals per group
The tour is available for departure on any day.
Tours can be tailored to individual preferences.
This excursion is open to solo travelers.
Minimum age requirement: 15 years and older
Detailed itinerary of 5 day Gorillas trekking and Game Safari
Following breakfast, you will proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, situated on the Eastern side of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Your guide will make stopovers at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for the purpose of taking photographs, engaging in a brief discussion, and conducting some experiments. Afterward, you will continue your journey to Mbarara town to have lunch. During your journey, you will pass by banana plantations, farms, and the picturesque highlands of Kigezi. In the evening, you will arrive at either Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge in Bwindi, where you will stay overnight.
Priority destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation options include Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge.
Food provided: Lunch and dinner.
Beverages: Potable Water
Day 2: Participate in gorilla trekking at Bwindi Forest National Park
Following an early morning meal, accompanied by your prepared midday meal, your guide will transport you to Ruhija Park Headquarters for the purpose of registering and receiving instructions at approximately 7:45 am. Your guides will navigate you through the dense vegetation and underbrush as you journey to locate the Gorillas. This walk can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 45 minutes to a maximum of 6 hours. The densely forested terrain is characterized by its steepness and is intersected by numerous animal pathways, which provide access for tourists. The duration of the walk is primarily contingent upon the gorillas’ mobility. However, the experience of being in the presence of these precious yet imperiled beings is quite remarkable.
Primary destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation options include Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge and Trekkers Tervan Lodge.
Dining: All meals are provided.
Beverages: drinking water
On the 3 day, we will go on a journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Following breakfast, you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, situated in Western Uganda. You will arrive in time for lunch at either Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages. Following lunch, you will be given a brief period of time to unwind before embarking on an evening game drive across the vast grasslands of Kasenyi. On the Kasenyi plains, you can observe groups of buffaloes, elephants, and antelopes. Occasionally, by sheer chance, you may also catch a glimpse of large predators like lions and leopards. Retire to your accommodation for the night.
Primary destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation options include Elephant Hab and Pumba Safari Cottages.
Food: All meals are provided.
Beverages: Potable Water
On 4 day of 5 day Gorillas trekking and Game Safari , there will be a morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
This morning, you will return to the Plains of Kasenyi for another morning Game drive in order to search for any wildlife that you may have overlooked during the previous Game drive. Food will be provided at the lodge during the midday meal. Following the midday meal, we will proceed to the jetty located along the Kazinga channel to embark on an afternoon boat ride. This trip provides opportunities to observe various wildlife species such as hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and a wide variety of water birds.
Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation options include Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages.
Food: All meals are provided.
Beverages: drinking Water
Day 5: Departure to Kampala/Entebbe or Airport
Following your morning meal, you will return to Kampala\ Entebbe International Airport to catch your next departing flight.