4 Days Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour
Tour Overview
This 4-day Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth Safari combines an unforgettable
gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
with classic wildlife encounters in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Expect breathtaking scenery, rich wildlife, cultural interactions, and
comfortable lodge stays.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Very early in the morning, our professional safari guide will pick you up
from your hotel and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park,
home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Enjoy scenic countryside views
along the way.
Arrive in Bwindi in time for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
Budget:
Trekkers Tavern, Gorilla Mist Camp, Buhoma Community Camp, Buhoma Rest Camp, Mucha Riverside Lodge
Midrange:
Bakiga Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Haven Lodge Buhoma, Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Luxury:
Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs Buhoma Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Community Visit
Wake up early (6:00 AM) and report to the park headquarters with a packed
lunch for a briefing by senior park rangers. After briefing, set off into
the forest to track the gentle giants through dense vegetation and steep terrain.
Once found, you will spend one magical hour with the mountain gorillas,
observing their behavior and taking photos. This is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter.
In the afternoon, enjoy a community visit, where you will learn about
local traditions and lifestyles.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Boat Cruise
After an early breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Along the way,spot antelopes such as Uganda kobs, gazelles, and bushbucks.
Arrive at the Mweya area for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, linking Lake George and Lake Edward. This cruise offers excellent sightings of hippos, crocodiles,elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.
Accommodation Options:
Budget:
Songbird Lodge, Kazinga Wilderness Lodge, Irungu Safari Lodge, Tembo Camp Mweya
Midrange:
Enganzi Lodge, Park View Safari Lodge, Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya,
Elephant Hab Lodge, Aardvark Safari Lodge
Luxury:
Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking or Game Drive & Transfer
After breakfast, choose between:
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest, or
- Morning game drive along the Kasenyi Plains in search of lions,
leopards, topis, warthogs, and other wildlife.
After the activity, begin your return journey to Kampala / Entebbe (Uganda) or Kigali (Rwanda)
depending on your travel schedule, arriving late in the evening.
End of Tour
Safari Cost
Based on 1 Person Traveling
- Budget: USD 2,350
- Midrange: USD 2,650
- Luxury: USD 3,175
Based on More Than 1 Person
- Budget: USD 1,900 per person
- Midrange: USD 2,100 per person
- Luxury: USD 2,550 per person
Safari Package Includes
- Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
- 3 nights full-board accommodation
- Mountain gorilla permit (USD 800)
- Park entrance fees
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Community visit
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Relevant government taxes
- Full-time English-speaking professional guide
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Safari Package Excludes
- Meals and accommodation in Kampala
- Visas
- International airfares
- Tips and personal expenses