Searching for a Uganda Safari with Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife? This 5-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari offers an incredible experience with wildlife and stunning scenery across Uganda’s diverse landscapes.
In this Uganda tour package, you’ll start with a stopover in Lake Mburo National Park for a relaxing night before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
The journey continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where an evening game drive provides a chance to spot elephants, buffalo, bush pigs, and the famous tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector.
This Uganda budget safari package provides an affordable yet unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
5-Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Depart from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park, with a Night Game Drive
- Day 2: Morning Boat Cruise and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Encounters
- Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive
- Day 5: Return to Kampala
Detailed 5-Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park, with a Night Game Drive
Meet your driver-guide for a briefing on the Uganda budget safari itinerary before setting off along the Kampala-Masaka road.
Arrive at Lake Mburo National Park for a relaxing afternoon, lunch, and an overnight stay.
In the evening, enjoy a night game drive with the chance to spot rare wildlife like civets, side-striped jackals, porcupines, and hyenas. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning Boat Cruise and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a sunrise boat cruise on Lake Mburo.
This activity offers opportunities to see water animals such as hippos and crocodiles, as well as a variety of bird species for birding enthusiasts.
Return to the lodge for lunch, then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Encounters
After an early breakfast, your driver will take you to the gorilla trekking start point, where you’ll meet a ranger guide for a briefing.
Begin the trek in search of mountain gorillas, and upon finding them, spend a magical hour in their presence.
Return to the lodge for lunch, then go on a community walk to meet the Batwa people and hear stories of how they once thrived in the forest.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive
Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon, with time to relax and have lunch.
Later, embark on an evening game drive with your guide, spotting wildlife like Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, and lions.
On the way from Bwindi, make a stop in the Ishasha sector, where you may see the tree-climbing lions resting in the trees.
Day 5: Return to Kampala
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then explore the lodge area, admiring the traditional African architecture, local birds, flora, and vibrant flowers.
Begin the journey back to Kampala, stopping for lunch at Igongo Cultural Hotel before proceeding to Entebbe for your outbound flight.
This marks the end of your Uganda Safari Tour.