5 Days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali

The 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali is an exciting adventure that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. The safari will take you to the misty forests of Bwindi impenetrable national park which is located in southwestern part of Uganda where travelers will get an opportunity to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali will also take you to Queen Elizabeth national park where you will be able to view animals like the tree climbing lions, buffaloes, elephants, Uganda kobs, leopards, waterbucks, hippos among others during the game drive and boat cruise on Kazinga channel.

Highlights of the 5 Days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Day 4: Morning game drive and Afternoon boat cruise

Day 5: Departure to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Depending on your location on the first day of the 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali, our driver guide will pick you up from your location in Kigali, brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey takes about 4 to 5 hours passing via Cyanika border in Kisoro or Katuna birder in Kabale and on your way you will have a stopover for en-route lunch. After lunch you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park with stunning views of the Kigezi highlands, terraced farmlands, beautiful scenery among others and upon arrival, you will continue to check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Luxury accommodation: Buhoma lodge, Sanctuary gorilla forest camp, Bwindi lodge

Super midrange accommodation: Mahogany lodge, Silverback lodge,

Midrange accommodation:  Buhoma haven lodge, Engagi lodge, Gorilla mist camp

Budget accommodation: Buhoma community rest camp, Ruhija community ret camp

Meal plan: (Lunch and Dinner)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

You will have an early breakfast on the second day of the 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali, carry packed lunch and then meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a gorilla family to trek, park rangers and an experienced park guide. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 2 hours to 7 hours depending on their location because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be able to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviors, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.

After the one hour with the gorillas, you will return to the starting point where you will be given a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and later go for an optional cultural tour where you will interact with the local people in the neighboring communities. After the cultural tour, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.

Meal plain: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

After breakfast on the third day of the 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with the driver guide to transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park. On your way, you will have a stopover in Ishasha sector where you will be able to view the famous tree climbing lions during the game drive which will be lying up in acacia or fig tree branches. After the game drive, you will have en-route lunch and then continue the journey to Queen Elizabeth national park. Upon arrival, you will continue to check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Luxury accommodation: Elephant plains lodge, Mweya safari lodge

Super midrange accommodation: Kikorongo safari lodge, Katara lodge

Midrange accommodation: Elephant hab lodge, Buffalo safari lodge

Budget accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Bush lodge, Simba safari camp, Pumba safari cottages

Meal plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 4: Morning game drive/ Lion tracking experience and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel

After having an early breakfast on the fourth day of the 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali, your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to go for a morning game drive/ lion tracking experience in Kasenyi plains where you will be able to view animals like elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, bush bucks, waterbucks, warthogs, Uganda kobs, giant forest hogs, view different bird species among others. After the morning game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, you will go for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel a water body that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. During the boat cruise, you will be able to enjoy great views of the scenery, view large concentrations of hippos and Nile crocodiles in water, view animals like buffaloes, elephants, antelopes along the shores, water bird, view fishermen preparing their fishing gears among others. After the boat cruise, you will drive back to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight as above.

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Departure to Kigali

After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey back to Kigali with en-route lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Kigali your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drop off at your hotel in Kigali.

End of 5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali

5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali includes

• Gorilla trekking permit
• Park entrance fees/Game drives
• Boat cruise fee
• Lion tracking experience
• Experienced English speaking driver guide
• Full board accommodation
• All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Ground transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
• Vehicle and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

5 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari from Kigali excludes

• International air flight tickets
• Visas
• Optional activities and accommodation not included in the itinerary
• Personal expenses like such as laundry services, buying souvenirs, crafts, Alcoholic drinks, hiring porter, tipping among others.