This 4 Days safari itinerary gorilla trekking & Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari will guarantee you exceptional wilderness experiences –gorilla trekking.
This 4 Days safari itinerary gorilla trekking & Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari will guarantee you exceptional wilderness experiences –gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park and game drives plus Kazinga boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It ranks among the most rewarding of our Uganda safaris.
The first destination to visit will be Queen Elizabeth National Park, a stunning protected area for Queen Elizabeth National Park game viewing, with diverse faunal and avifaunal species. This park protects a total of 95 species of mammals, 625 bird species and several reptiles. Within this vast park, there exist wildlife species such as lions (including the tree climbing lions), bushbucks, waterbucks, kobs, African bush elephants, buffaloes, and more.
Bwindi boasts of its huge profusion of fauna species including a variety of primate species. The park’s diverse primate species include mountain gorillas with over 21 habituated gorilla families), black-fronted duikers, civets, baboons, white colobus monkeys among others.
Day 1: Pick up at the hotel, drive via Masaka to Queen Elizabeth NP, afternoon boat cruise
Day 2: Game drive via Kasenyi & en-route game drive via Ishasha to Bwindi
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe by road
Begin your 4 day safari itinerary to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park with a delicious breakfast at your respective hotels and after, you will drive out of the city. Take the Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara-Bushenyi route in a 4×4 safari vehicle approximately 7-8 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth NP. En-route insights on this epic African safari includes a stopover at the Equator crossing and then you proceed to the park.
Check in at the pre-booked accommodation for relaxation and lunch, then you will join other guests on a memorable boat cruise. This is a 2-3 hours’ recreational experience taking you through the Kazinga channel –a natural channel that links Lake George and Lake Edward. Around the banks, enjoy clear view of hippos, crocodiles and do not forget to keep eyes on the diverse aquatic birds. After the launch cruise experience, get back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night stay. Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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On your day 2 of the 4 days safari itinerary, enjoy your early morning breakfast, after leave the lodge for an exciting game drive –navigating via the Kasenyi Plains. This will be 2-3 hours of exploring the wonders of Queen Elizabeth Park with great sightings ranging from lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelope families and diversity of birds.
Get back to the lodge to check out and you will proceed up to the Ishasha where a short game drive will be enjoyed. At Ishasha, look out for the unique tree climbing lions and other species. Settle for the bush lunch and head off to the pre-booked gorilla safari lodge at Bwindi. Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, proceed to the park offices with a pack of lunch. on your third day of the 4 days safari itinerary. At the park offices, meet the park official for briefing and during this session, you will get to know the safety measures to be observed while trekking with the rare mountain gorillas in the wild. The trek through Bwindi Forest in search for gorillas may run for 2-6 hours which also cover an hour for up close and personal experience, photography, etc.
Return to the lodge with the lead of an experienced park guide. You may decide to have the whole evening at the lodge while enjoying the refreshing air in the surrounding or first add to your list of things to do in Uganda a visit to the Batwa pygmies’ community.
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Day 4: Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe by road
The 4th day of the marks the end of the 4 days safari itinerary from Bwindi back to Kampala, a journey that will last you between 8 and 9 hours. On arrival, check in at the hotel within Kampala or Entebbe city.
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Verified TripAdvisor reviews
I had the best experience from beginning to end, my every whim was catered to. My guide Howard was knowledgeable, kind and went above and beyond. I absolutely loved my gorilla trekking experience!
The best experience ever. Lydia and Howard looked after us from start to finish and the customer service was 5 stars. We did Queen Elizabeth Park, gorilla trekking and the Batwa community visit, a time I will never forget.
An amazing experience. Lydia planned my 7-day trip perfectly in every detail, and my driver Jack was the best guide I ever had, he even spotted a leopard up in the trees in the Ishasha Section.
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