The Bwindi safari with wildlife for 6 days is our most comprehensive Uganda itinerary. You trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You search for tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You spot zebras and giraffes in Lake Mburo National Park. You cruise the Kazinga Channel among hundreds of hippos. This package is perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the best of Uganda.
Bwindi Primate Safaris designed this itinerary to showcase Uganda’s incredible diversity. You experience forest, savanna, and wetland habitats. You see primates, big cats, elephants, buffalo, and antelopes. No other package offers such variety in just six days.
For official travel information about Uganda, visit the Uganda Tourism Board website.
This Bwindi safari with wildlife runs for six days and five nights. You begin in Kampala. Day one is travel to Lake Mburo. Day two is travel to Bwindi. Day three is gorilla trekking. Day four is travel to Queen Elizabeth. Day five is game drives and boat cruise. Day six is return journey.
The itinerary is well-paced. You have a mix of travel days and activity days. Each park offers something different. You return home having seen Uganda’s highlights.
This package includes one gorilla trek, two game drives, and one boat cruise.
For more details on Queen Elizabeth, read our destination guide.
Your safari begins with pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Your guide meets you in the morning. You drive west toward Lake Mburo National Park. The journey takes approximately four hours. You stop at the Equator for photos and demonstrations.
You arrive at your lodge near Lake Mburo in the early afternoon. After lunch, you go for an afternoon game drive. Lake Mburo is known for zebras, impalas, elands, and giraffes. You also see warthogs, waterbucks, and Cape buffalo. The park is small but beautiful, with acacia woodland and open savanna.
You return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Learn about Lake Mburo National Park before your visit.
After breakfast, you drive south toward Bwindi. The journey takes approximately five hours. You pass through rolling hills, tea plantations, and small villages. You stop for lunch en route.
You arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the late afternoon. Check in, rest, and enjoy dinner. Your guide briefs you on tomorrow’s gorilla trek. You prepare your daypack for the morning.
Accommodation options vary by budget. You can choose luxury, mid-range, or budget lodges near the park headquarters.
This is the main day of your Bwindi safari with wildlife. You wake early, have breakfast, and drive to the park headquarters. Arrive by 7:00 AM for registration and briefing. You are assigned to a gorilla family based on your fitness level. Your group, led by a ranger guide, drives to the trailhead.
The trek begins. You hike through the forest. The duration varies from thirty minutes to four hours. When you find the gorillas, you have one hour. Watch them feed, play, groom, and rest. The silverback watches you calmly. Time passes quickly.
After your hour, you hike back to the trailhead. Your driver takes you to your lodge. Rest and enjoy dinner. You receive a certificate of trekking.
For tips on preparing, read our packing guide.
For health and safety advice while traveling, visit the WHO Africa travel health page.
After breakfast, you drive north toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes approximately four hours. You pass through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. You stop to search for lions resting in fig trees.
You arrive at your lodge near the park in the early afternoon. After lunch, you rest or explore the lodge grounds. In the late afternoon, you go for a short game drive near the lodge. You see elephants, buffalo, and antelopes.
You return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
This is a full day of wildlife viewing. You wake early for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi Plains. This is the best area for lions. You also see elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, and warthogs. The sunrise over the savanna is spectacular.
After the game drive, you return to your lodge for breakfast and rest. In the early afternoon, you go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This is the highlight of Queen Elizabeth. You see hundreds of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and buffalo along the shore. The bird life is extraordinary: African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and storks.
After the boat cruise, you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Learn about bird watching in Uganda’s parks for more details.
On the final day of your Bwindi safari with wildlife, you have breakfast at the lodge. Your guide drives you back to Kampala or Entebbe. You arrive in the afternoon. You are dropped at your hotel or the airport for your departure flight.
If you have time, you can stop at the Mpigi drum makers for a cultural experience. Your guide will accommodate reasonable requests.
This Bwindi safari with wildlife includes the following services. Gorilla permit for one trek. Game drives in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth. Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. All park entry fees. Services of an English-speaking guide. Private 4×4 transport. Five nights accommodation. Meals as specified in your itinerary. Bottled water during drives. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
What is not included. International flights. Visa fees. Travel insurance. Tips for guides and porters. Alcoholic drinks. Laundry. Personal items.
Bwindi Primate Safaris recommends purchasing comprehensive travel insurance.
The price of this Bwindi safari with wildlife varies based on accommodation choice and group size. Solo travelers pay a higher rate. Groups of two to six pay lower per-person rates. Contact us for a custom quote based on your dates and preferences.
Your gorilla permit is included in the price. Bwindi Primate Safaris charges the official permit rate with no hidden markup.
To book, you need your full name as on your passport, passport number, nationality, and preferred dates. A deposit is required to secure your permit.
See our primate-focused package if you prefer chimpanzees over savanna wildlife.
This safari operates year round. The dry seasons from June to September and December to February offer the easiest trekking conditions and the best game viewing. Wildlife gathers around water sources, making animals easier to spot.
The wet season offers lower prices and greener landscapes. The parks are less crowded. However, some roads become muddy.
For seasonal details, read our best time to visit guide.
This Bwindi safari with wildlife is ideal for first-time visitors who want to see everything. Gorillas, lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, and more. You experience Uganda’s three most diverse parks in one efficient itinerary.
Bwindi Primate Safaris is a local company with expert guides. We handle all logistics so you can focus on the wildlife.
See our extended northern circuit for an even more comprehensive safari.
The Bwindi safari with wildlife for 6 days delivers the complete Uganda experience. Gorillas in the forest. Lions on the savanna. Hippos in the water. This is the safari you have been dreaming of.
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