5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Uganda
5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi is incredibly one of the best offers directed for you to catch a glimpse at the rare mountain gorillas while in the wild. It takes you southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for you to take part in gorilla trekking and wildlife exploration in the wilderness area of Queen Elizabeth National park. This 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari begins and ends in Kampala.
Safari highlight of this 5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
- Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
- Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa encounter
- Day 5: Departure
The detailed itinerary of 5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Tour
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning breakfast, pick up by the driver guide ready to embark on a 5-6 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will be briefed on what your 5 days Uganda safari is all about and then you drive through Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara route. En-route, make a stopover at the equator for photo taking and relaxation.
At Igongo cultural center, you will make another stopover for you to have lunch. After, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park about 3 hours’ drive.
Accommodation options: Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge (Luxury), Bush Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Midrange) or Mweya Hostel/Bush Lodge (Basic).
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Wake up early in the morning to have breakfast and after, head off for early morning game drive via Kasenyi track. This wildlife track gets you the best views over varied wildlife species that make this pristine savanna grassland park one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
They include among others the African bush elephants, leopards, lions, buffaloes, antelopes (Uganda kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, Oribis, topis, and others), warthogs as well as bird species that makeup about 620 avifaunal species in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This wildlife experience comes with lots of excitements and takes you about 2 to 3 hours. After, drive back to your lodge to have lunch and rest.
At around 2:00 pm, be prepared to take part in a thrilling boat/launch cruise along the Kazinga channel. This point rewards travel endeavors with incredible sights over water species especially hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many wildlife species that can be spotted at the shores.
Later, get back to the lodge to have a rest, dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/Katara Lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge (Luxury), Bush Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Midrange) or Mweya Hostel/Bush Lodge
Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Today, you will have a taste of Uganda’s tea or coffee at your respective safari lodge and after, check out ready to take a road trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Drive via Ishasha sector where you have higher chances to catch a glimpse at the tree climbing lions and several savanna grassland wildlife species. Later, proceed to Bwindi with a stopover at Savanna Resort Hotel for lunch and then connect to the park.
Dine and spend a night at Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari (Midrange) or Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget).
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa encounter
After breakfast, gather at Bwindi park headquarters early enough to join other visitors for a briefing on the set rules and regulations for gorilla trekking. Note, treks in Bwindi National Park always kick start in any of the 4 regions of Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija, and Rushaga, each of which has habituated families which have been set for visitor exploration.
Make sure that you are well-equipped with bottled water, energy giving snacks as well as waterproof hiking boots, hat, gardening gloves, insect repellents, first aid kit, rain jacket/poncho, and others.
Later, set off to the Bwindi’s lush jungles to search for a group of mountain gorillas. You will be assigned to 1 habituated family to track in a group of 8 visitors. You have only an hour to strike your imaginations with these creatures, take as many pictures as possible and learn more about their general behavior.
Have dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari (Midrange) or Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget).
Day 5: Departure
You will have breakfast early in the morning and later, check out from your respective safari lodge. After, embark on a road trip back to Kampala/Entebbe with lunch along the way. This marks the end of the 5 days Uganda gorilla safari in Bwindi.
End of 5 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi safari
Safari inclusions
- Transport in a 4 WD safari vehicle and fulltime English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meals
- All activities that are included in the travel plan
- Gorilla permits
- Bottled water
- Park entry fees
Safari exclusions
- Insurance
- Airfares
- Personal expenses like tips for staff, porter fees, beverages, Visa fees, laundry services, safari activities, accommodation and meals that have not been included in the travel plan.