6 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth

Experience Uganda’s extraordinary wildlife and landscapes on this 6 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari with Arcadia Safaris. This private Uganda safari combines mountain gorilla trekking in the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with exciting wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse safari destinations. Along the way, discover the cultural heritage of the Batwa people, explore the scenic countryside of southwestern Uganda, and enjoy unforgettable encounters with Africa’s wildlife.

Your journey continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where a game drive through the Ishasha sector offers an opportunity to search for the famous tree-climbing lions, while the Kasenyi Plains provide excellent opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife. A boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel brings you closer to hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. With private 4×4 transportation, an experienced English-speaking driver-guide and a choice of luxury, mid-range or budget accommodation, this six-day Uganda safari offers an exciting combination of gorilla trekking, cultural encounters and classic African wildlife viewing.

Safari Highlights:

Pickup from Entebbe International Airport

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Batwa Community Visit in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Game drive in Ishasha in search for Tree Climbing Lions

Game Drive  in Mweya plains on Queen Elizabeth National Park

A Boat Cruise experience at Kazinga Channel

A guided city tour in Fort Portal -Tourism City

Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for

A Detailed Itinerary: 

Day 1: Airport Pickup and Transfer to Kampala

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your Arcadia Safaris driver-guide will welcome you to Uganda, often known as the Pearl of Africa, and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy a brief introduction to the capital before beginning your Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari.

Kampala provides a comfortable starting point for your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Settle into your accommodation, enjoy some time to recover from your flight, and prepare for the coming days of mountain gorilla trekking, cultural discovery and wildlife viewing in western Uganda.

Destination: Kampala City
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 2: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, your Arcadia Safaris driver-guide will collect you from your hotel for the scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. Travel through changing landscapes, rural communities and rolling hills, stopping at the Equator for photographs and an opportunity to experience this famous geographical landmark before continuing towards Mbarara for lunch. Best 6 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari

After lunch, proceed through the picturesque countryside towards Bwindi, home to endangered mountain gorillas and one of Africa’s most remarkable montane rainforests. Arrive at your lodge later in the day, check in and relax as your guide briefs you about the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure, including the early start, forest conditions and preparations for your trek.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before beginning your mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, you will enter the dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and forest conditions, and once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed up to one hour to observe them in their natural habitat. Best 6 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari

After the trek, return to the starting point and receive your gorilla trekking certificate, then head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a planned Batwa cultural experience, learning about the Batwa people, their traditional forest-based lifestyle and their cultural heritage. This community encounter offers insight into the relationship between the Batwa and Bwindi Forest, alongside the conservation efforts that protect the park’s unique ecosystem and mountain gorillas

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and travel from Bwindi towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the scenic landscapes and rural communities of southwestern Uganda. Depending on the route and conditions, you may spot forest birds and monkeys along the way. Enjoy lunch around Kihihi before continuing into the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a region renowned for its population of tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a game drive through Ishasha as your guide helps you search for the famous lions resting in fig trees, as well as other wildlife such as topis, buffaloes and antelopes. Sightings of tree-climbing lions are not guaranteed, but the sector offers a memorable introduction to the park’s varied habitats and wildlife. Continue to your lodge in the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for the Kasenyi Plains game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise the following day. Best 6 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains and Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This open savannah area offers opportunities to search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs and other wildlife, while lions and other predators may also be encountered. Your guide will help you spot animals and interpret their behaviour before you return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest.

In the afternoon, head to the Mweya area for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, the natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. From the boat, look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants gathering at the water’s edge and a remarkable variety of resident and migratory birds. The cruise provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching before you return to your lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Options:

• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Day 6: Transfer Back to Entebbe via Fort Portal

After breakfast, check out and begin the drive towards Entebbe, travelling through western Uganda via Fort Portal, depending on the planned route and road conditions. Enjoy the changing scenery of the countryside and make a stop at the Equator monument at Kikorongo, where time and the schedule permit, for photographs and a brief experience of this well-known landmark. Continue with lunch en route as you make your way towards central Uganda.

Depending on the available time and traffic conditions, your guide may arrange a brief stop at Nakayima Tree near Mubende, a site associated with local cultural traditions. You will then continue to Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your six-day Bwindi gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari. The return journey is long, so we recommend booking a late-evening international flight or arranging an additional overnight stay if your departure is earlier.

Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation options: No (End of tour)

• Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
• Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

PRICE INCLUDES

• Round Trip Airport Transfers (pick-up and drop-off)
• Private Transportation in 4×4 Safari Cars
• Meals Specified on a Full Board basis
• Accommodation with Ensuite Facilities
• Applicable Park Entrance and Activities Fees
• English Speaking Professional Driver-Guide
• Gorilla Trekking Permit
• All Hotel and Lodge Pickups and Drop-off
• All Applicable Taxes
• Bottled drinking water and Fruits while on safari
• Activities as stipulated in the Itinerary (except those stated as “optional”)

PRICE EXCLUDES

• Activities not mentioned in the Itinerary
• International Flight Fares (unless requested)
• Country Entry Visa
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Telephone Charges
• Laundry Services
• Bar bills and all Alcoholic drinks
• Souvenirs, Gifts and Tips
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• All related medical tests and vaccinations

SAFARI COST: (Rates are Per Person)

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