4-Day Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari in Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth

  • 4 days, 3 nights
  • Uganda
  • Gorilla permit included
  • Private or small group
  • Budget to luxury lodges

From $1,650 per person

Overview

This 4-day Uganda gorillas and wildlife safari combines an unforgettable experience of gorilla tracking and wildlife viewing in two of Uganda’s best and most popular safari destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Combining gorillas and wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park into a single package offers an experience you won’t forget.

This 4-day gorillas and wildlife tour is a must-book for all gorilla and wildlife lovers. If you are traveling in a group, we also have this package among our group tours in Uganda.

The ideal way to experience this 4-day Gorillas and Wildlife Tour is by beginning with gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park and finishing with a game-viewing experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

However, the tour can also be done in reverse—beginning with wildlife viewing and concluding with a mountain gorilla trekking experience.

This package is perfect for clients who want to have a short safari in Uganda.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On the first day of your 4-day Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari, you will be picked up early in the morning by our guide and transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Along the way, you will briefly stop at the Equator, which separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, for photography and coffee.

You will then drive to Mbarara for lunch before proceeding to Bwindi Forest for an overnight stay.

Day 2 – Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

On the second day of your 4-day Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari, you will head into the forest to track Uganda’s mountain gorillas.

This is the day you’ll bond with your long-lost cousins in an experience that lasts for a full hour.

However, gorilla tracking requires attending a 7:30 AM pre-trek briefing at the park headquarters, where you will be allocated into groups before heading into the forest.

The trek can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on how long it takes to find the gorillas.

After trekking, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you might spot the famous tree-climbing lions.

Upon reaching the lodge, you will retire for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 – Wildlife Viewing Safari

On the third day of your 4-day Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari, you’ll start with an early breakfast and head to the Kasenyi Area of Queen Elizabeth National Park for an amazing wildlife-viewing experience.

Here, you will have the opportunity to see elephants, antelopes, bushbucks, and more.

Afterward, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch before heading out for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.

This adventure will reward you with sights of hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and other mammals, as well as various species of birdlife.

Day 4 – Transfer to Kampala

On the final day of your 4-day Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari, after breakfast, you will prepare for the long journey back to Kampala.

Along the way, there will be several optional stops, and you can choose to make another stop at the Equator if desired.

Once you reach Kampala, you can either be dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay or transferred to the airport to catch your flight home.

We can customize this safari to provide a budget experience or a luxury experience.

When booking, please indicate your preferred class of accommodation.

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What's included

Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit, booked for you
  • Transport and a safari guide throughout
  • Accommodation for every night of the trip
  • Your choice of budget, mid-range or luxury lodges

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Make this trip yours

Change the dates, add days, or choose different lodges. We send a tailored itinerary and a clear price.

Questions about this tour

Is the gorilla permit included in the price?

Yes. The gorilla trekking permit is part of the tour price, and we buy it for you as soon as you confirm, so your trekking date is secured.

Can you change this itinerary?

Yes. We can change the dates, add or remove days, switch the trekking sector and pick budget, mid-range or luxury lodges. We adjust the plan until you are happy with it.

How do I pay?

You pay a 60% deposit to confirm, and the balance is due a month before you arrive. You pay us once; we handle the permits, lodges and transport.

Is it a private tour or a group?

Either. You can travel privately or with a small group, whichever suits you.

How fit do I need to be?

A gorilla trek takes 2 to 7 hours depending on where the family is. Rangers place trekkers in groups by age and fitness, and porters can carry your bag.

When should I book?

Only 8 people can visit each gorilla family per day, so permits for the dry seasons sell out. We recommend booking at least three months ahead.

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Just amazing experience that we need individually
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BACAMUVYUMA Eraste
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The Buhoma Visitor Center is where our incredible gorilla trekking journey began. The morning briefing was clear, professional, and built up the excitement perfectly. The rangers here are walking encyclopedias of forest knowledge! They made us feel safe and prepared for the hike ahead. Watching the traditional dance performance by the local women’s group while we waited was a beautiful cultural touch. An experience I will never forget!
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Ralph Barber
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Very nice welcome center and friendly staff...they have local dancers and crafts prior to your activity
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Tony Easterby
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Amazing experience a must do go see the gorillas how they should be wild not in a cage
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Niwagaba Isaiah
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Visit the place and discover the experience
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Sam Travel Agent Uganda
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Watching these gentle giants up close, seeing their expressions, their family bonds, and their calm strength was truly humbling. The hour spent with them passed so quickly, yet it left memories that will last forever. The trek itself was challenging but rewarding, and the guides ensured everyone felt safe and supported throughout the journey.
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Alex M
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Spent 3 nights at Forrest Gorilla Lodge and did gorilla tracking 2 times. The first tracking was rather hard for me and I am quite fit. So do let them know if you want easy-moderate-hard trail. We saw a large family of 13 gorilla including 3 little ones. The round trip time including 30 min drive each way was about 5 hours. The second tracking was ultra easy. About 2 hours round trip. We saw a smaller family of 8 gorillas with 2 little gorillas.

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