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4-Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
  • 4 days / 3 nights
  • Gorilla trek
  • Starts in Entebbe

4-Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Entebbe , then Queen Elizabeth , then Bwindi , then Kampala

Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Starts
Entebbe
Ends
Kampala
Countries
Uganda
Parks and reserves
2
Travel
On foot
Vehicle
4x4, pop-up roof
Group
Max 6 guests

Where you go

4 stops on this route

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day adventure: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Wildlife Encounter in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Experience the best of Uganda's natural wonders on this captivating 4-day, 3-night safari.Journey into the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a profound encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.Then,venture to Queen Elizabeth National park,renowned for its diverse wildlife,including the iconic tree-climbing lions.Conclude your adventure with a scenic boat cruise a long the Kazinga Channel,teeming with hippos,crocodiles,and a plethora of birdslife.This immersive itinerary offers a perfect blend of primate trekking and classic African wildlife viewing.The 4 Days gorilla and wildlife safari take you to Bwindi forest National park for gorilla trekking and game viewing plus launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National park. Do not miss the famous tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector south of Queen Elizabeth National park with First African Dream-Kenya Safaris. The Safari starts and ends in Uganda

Included on this safari

  • Pop-up roof
  • Six passengers
  • Driver guide
  • Park fees
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Bottled water
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Binoculars
  • Hotel pickup
  • Price guarantee

Day by day

Walk the route

Route in motion

Entebbe

Starting point 4 stops
29° E 30° E 31° E 32° E 33° E 1° S 0° S 01 Entebbe Start 02 Queen Elizabeth Day 01 03 Bwindi Days 02–03 04 Kampala Day 04 100 km
Stay

Day 01 / 04

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Wildlife park – Afternoon Launch cruise

In the morning, you will leave Kampala and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park stopping at the equator for photography reaching in the afternoon. check in at the lodge, have lunch and refresh waiting for the afternoon launch cruise at kazinga channel. At 2:00 go for the boat cruise which provides you with a great view of the various wild and bird life on the water shores. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya safari lodge/ Katara lodge/park view lodge/Enganzi Lodge.

Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth, Uganda

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 02 / 04

Ishasha – Bwindi national park

After breakfast at 8:00 am transfer to Ishasha – the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park in search of tree climbing lions. At 10:00 am lions begin climbing fig trees as they seek shelter in the tree branches from the scorching sunshine and relaxing after a night and morning feast on the antelopes. Its roughly 2 hours drive from Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth national park to Buhoma. At 13:00 O’clock transfer to Savannah Hotel for a hot lunch and later proceed to Bwindi national park for an evening Batwa (Pygmies) community walk. Overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs.

Bwindi
Bwindi, Uganda

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 03 / 04

Gorilla Trekking Adventure, Cultural walk to Batwa People

You will have morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before trekking. From there, you will hike into the forest following different trails in the forest in follow of the allocated gorilla family. From there, hike into the forest in search of a mountain gorilla family which will take you between 3o minutes and a whole day depending on the movement and location of the gorillas that day but you are greatly assured of seeing these endangered species. In the evening, you will visit the Batwa pygmies communities who will introduce you to their traditional forest life. Dinner and overnight at the lodge (Day 2).

Bwindi
Bwindi, Uganda

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 04 / 04

Departure

Have breakfast and start a picnic drive back to Kampala.

Kampala
Kampala, Uganda

End of safari

Drop-off at your hotel in Kampala

In pictures

Price and timing

Shape the safari around you

Set your travelling party, compare the seasons, then ask FAD for the exact fare for your dates and preferred stay.

Your safari price Tailored quoted for your group
01

Your travelling party

Who should we price for?

Adults

Ages 18 and over

2

Children

We price each child by age

Pricing basis

2 adult rates

Group rate applies

Under 3 free. Ages 3 to 11 pay 75%. Ages 12 to 17 pay 90%.

No payment now. We confirm the exact price before you decide.

02

Your travel window

Choose the feel of your safari

Wildlife is present year-round. Season changes the landscape, demand and price more than it changes the adventure.

  • PeakJul to Oct
  • HighNov to Mar
  • LowApr to Jun
  1. Jan High
  2. Feb High
  3. Mar High
  4. Apr Low
  5. May Low
  6. Jun Low
  7. Jul Peak
  8. Aug Peak
  9. Sep Peak
  10. Oct Peak Now
  11. Nov High
  12. Dec High
  • Jul to Oct Wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
  • Apr to May Long rains: green parks, quiet roads

Best value: April to June brings greener parks, fewer vehicles and lower seasonal rates.

Included

  • Guarantee Price, Guarantee Departure
  • All pickups from your hotel and back after safari
  • Accommodation as indicated (2 people sharing a double room with 1 or 2 separate beds. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking)
  • Activities and meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • Services of professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Bottled water while on safari
  • Unlimited mileage on the safari
  • Maximum of 6 passengers in the safari vehicles
  • Safari Transport and game drives in a safari minibus fitted with a pop-up roof tops and guarantee of a window seat for game viewing and photography.
  • All safari Minibus carries safari accessories such as wildlife books, cooler box, binoculars, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and it has a guaranteed window seats. Option for a jeep available at a small fee.

Not included

  • International air fare
  • Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa and traveler’s insurance
  • Tips to driver-guide

Before you ask

The questions we get most

Answered from this itinerary, not from a template. Anything still open, our team in Mombasa will answer the same day.

Ask us yours
How long is the 4-Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari?

It runs for 4 days and 3 nights. The pace is set by the driving between parks, so the itinerary shows what each day holds.

Where does the 4-Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari go?

It starts in Entebbe. It visits Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi.

How much does the 4-Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari cost?

We quote this safari for your dates rather than publishing a single price. The cost depends on when you travel, how many of you there are and which lodges you choose. Send your dates and we will price it.

What is included in the 4-Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari?

Guarantee Price, Guarantee Departure. All pickups from your hotel and back after safari. Accommodation as indicated (2 people sharing a double room with 1 or 2 separate beds. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking). Activities and meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner). All park fees and government taxes. Services of professional English-speaking driver-guide.

What vehicle will I travel in?

Our own 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser or a safari minibus, both with a pop-up roof for game viewing. We carry a maximum of six passengers, so every seat is a window seat, and the vehicle is serviced after every safari.

When is the best time to travel?

The safari year runs in three seasons. July to October is peak season, with the driest ground and the strongest game viewing. November to March is warm and clear. April to June brings the long rains, greener country, quieter parks and our lowest prices.

4 days, Entebbe to Kampala

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