5 Day Uganda Safari – Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo & Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Safari Type: Private | Family | Join Group | Solo | Honeymoon | Midrange Experience
Starts & Ends: Kampala or Entebbe
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Discover the diverse beauty of Uganda on this 5-day midrange safari, combining wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You’ll explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, cruise along the Kazinga Channel, experience a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, and trek through the rainforest in search of gorillas in Bwindi.
This adventure is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, honeymooners, and both private and join-in groups seeking an immersive and comfortable wildlife experience.
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Pick-up from Entebbe/Kampala hotel or airport
- Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside with Equator stop
- Lunch en route
- Evening game drive in Kasenyi Plains
- Overnight at a midrange safari lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 2: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Morning game drive: look for elephants, lions, hyenas, buffalo, and antelope
- Return for breakfast and rest
- Afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel: observe hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife
- Optional crater lake visit or community walk
- Overnight at the same lodge
Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Early breakfast and scenic transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector
- Possible en-route sighting of the famous tree-climbing lions
- Lunch along the way
- Arrival and rest at the lodge near the park
- Overnight at a cozy midrange lodge near Bwindi Forest
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience
- Early morning briefing at Bwindi park headquarters
- Guided gorilla trek in the rainforest (1–6 hours depending on location)
- Spend 1 magical hour with a gorilla family
- Return to lodge for relaxation
- Dinner and overnight at the same lodge
Day 5: Transfer via Lake Mburo – Return to Kampala/Entebbe
- Early departure towards Kampala with a brief stop in Lake Mburo NP
- Optional walking safari or game drive in Lake Mburo
- Lunch en route
- Arrival in Kampala/Entebbe in the evening
- Drop-off at hotel or airport
Includes
- Transport in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park entrance and activity fees
- Gorilla trekking permit
- All accommodation in midrange lodges (4 nights)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water throughout safari
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-of
Excludes
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Optional activities not listed in itinerary
- Personal expenses, souvenirs & tips
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
Your adventure begins with Moring’i Tours & Safaris!