5 Days Lions and Gorilla Safari in Uganda

June 1, 2024

See Lions and track Gorillas on a Safari in Uganda

The 5 Days Lions and Gorilla Safari in Uganda takes you through gorilla trekking and wildlife experience. The safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a great game drive along the Kasenyi track for game viewing. This includes the Buffalos, Elephants, Warthogs, and Lions, among others. You will also have a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel where you will see Hippos, crocodiles, and other bird species. This 5-day Lions and Gorilla safari package further takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Here, you embark on a gorilla trekking experience in Uganda.

5-Day Lions and Gorilla Safari Highlight

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala or Airport

Detailed Itinerary for the 5 Days Lions and Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Upon arrival, your driver guide from Safari Vacations and Travel Services will pick you up. Then, you will drive to western Uganda along the western rim of the Great Rift Valley. En route to the Park, stopover at the Equator for a water experiment and photographs. Also, you will stop over at Mpigi (Mpambire drum village). Here, you’ll view the ceremonial drums that locals make out of local materials. Thereafter, you will proceed to Mbarara town for lunch. Then, you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening. The Park is on the foothills of Mountain Rwenzori (Mountains of the Moon).

Dinner and Overnight: Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Bush Lodge

Day 2: Game Drive and Launch Cruise

To begin with, you will have an early morning breakfast. Then, you will set out for the game drive along the Kasenyi track. Here, you’ll embark on game viewing including the Buffalo, Elephant, Warthog, Lions, leopards, etc. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch. Then, you will depart for the 2 hours launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Here you will encounter a close view of the hippopotamus, crocodiles, and lots of bird species.

Dinner and Overnight: Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Bush Lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector. This area is famous commonly for its rare tree-climbing lions. Lions here usually climb trees to see prey from a distance or look for shade from the scorching sun. After the game drive in Ishasha, have lunch, and later proceed to Bwindi.

Dinner and overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Four Gorillas Lodge/Rushaga Havens Gorilla Lodge

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After early morning breakfast, gather at the Park headquarters of your respective sector. Bwindi has four sectors; Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo, and Ruhija. Consequently, the gorilla permits you’ll purchase will take you to one of the four sectors. At the park headquarters, you’ll go there for a briefing from the Ranger Guide of Uganda Wildlife Authority. More to that, you will learn about the Gorilla trekking protocol. Once this is done, you will set out with your packed lunch and penetrate the Jungle forest. Then, begin your search for the rare Mountain Gorillas. The time you’ll take to track gorillas is unpredictable and it can take 2- 10 hours.

Dinner and overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Four Gorillas Lodge/Rushaga Havens Gorilla Lodge

Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala

After breakfast, you will transfer back to Kampala with lunch en route to Mbarara town. Reach Kampala in the late afternoon. Drop-off will be at your Hotel or Airport. to mark the end of the 5-day Lions and Gorilla Safari in Uganda.

Note: Alternatively, this tour can start and end in Kigali, Rwanda. In case you have more days, we can add other activities like chimpanzee trekking and golden monkey trekking.

Tour cost includes