6-day Uganda Gorilla and Tree-climbing Lions Safari

April 24, 2024

6-day Uganda Gorilla and Tree-climbing Lions safari

Safari Overview

The 6-day Uganda gorilla tree climbing lions and wildlife safari will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park encompasses half of the mountain gorillas remaining in the world. The safari will also take you to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Consequently, you’ll be able to see the tree-climbing lions. The safari will also take you to the Northern Part of Kasenyi plains for wildlife viewing, and a boat cruise experience.

Tour Summary of the 6-Day Uganda Gorilla and Tree-climbing Lions Safari

Day 1: Pick-up from Entebbe and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer to the Ishasha sector southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon game drive
Day 4: Morning game drive and transfer to the Northern Part of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Day 6: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe for drop-off to end the tour

Detailed Itinerary of the 6-day Uganda gorilla and tree-climbing Lion Safari

Day 1: Pick-up from Entebbe/Kampala and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Our professional driver guide will pick you up at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport on this day. You’ll then start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is an 8-9 hours drive, you will have a stop at the equator at Kayabwe. Here, you’ll do an equator experience and photography. Later, proceed with the journey and have lunch in Mbarara city. After lunch, you will proceed with your journey to Bwindi passing through several towns. These include Ntungamo and Kabale. You will then arrive at the lodge in the evening and check in at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight: Gorilla Heights Lodge/4 Gorillas Lodge/Rushaga Havens Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Drive time: 8-9 hours

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts during trekking. Later, start your gorilla trekking experience. The journey can last between 30 minutes to 7 hours. The time depends on the location of the gorilla family you will choose to trek. Once you find these gorillas, you will observe their behaviors and take photos for one hour. Later, return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificates. This will confirm a successful gorilla trekking in Uganda. Then, later return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight

Dinner and Overnight: Gorilla Heights Lodge/4 Gorillas Lodge/Rushaga Havens Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Transfer to the Ishasha sector, the Southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon game drive

After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the lodge and embark on your vehicle for Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha sector. You will have several stops along the way for scenic views and photography. Arrive in time for lunch check in at the lodge, have lunch, and relax. You will later depart for the afternoon game drive for chances of spotting the tree-climbing lions. You will be able to see other animals while on this game drive and later return to the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp/Ishasha Jungle Lodge/Topi Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board

Drive Time: Approximately 4-5 hours

Day 4: Morning game drive and transfer to the Northern Part of Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will have an early morning game drive for chances of seeing the tree-climbing lions in case you missed them in the previous game drive. Later, you will transfer to the Northern Part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge for relaxation dinner and overnight

Dinner and Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge/Elephant Hab Lodge/Bush Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board

Day 5: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

You will drive for an early morning game in Kasenyi Plains. You’ll have a high chance of spotting a diversity of wildlife. On a lucky day, you may spot lions and leopards while on your game drive. You will later return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later, embark on an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. You will have a chance to spot diverse wildlife such as hippopotamus, crocodiles, Buffaloes, and Elephants. You spot these along the banks not forgetting a variety of bird species. Kazinga Channel has the highest concentration of hippopotamuses in the world. You will later return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight. Note that you can also do a night game drive at an extra cost.

Dinner and Overnight: Elephant Plains Lodge/Elephant Hab Lodge/Bush Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board

Day 6: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe for drop-off to end the tour

You will have breakfast you will embark on your vehicle and bid farewell to the lodge. Then, later transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe. You will have a stop along the way for lunch and later proceed to your hotel/airport. Then, Drop off to end the tour

Meal Plan: Half-Board

Drive time: 6-7 hours

End of the tour