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5-Day Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Chimps & Queen Elizabeth

Uganda
Not Rated
Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Overview

You’ll experience Uganda’s wild soul on this unforgettable 5-day journey with Naleyo Tours & Travel. From misty forests where chimpanzees and mountain gorillas roam to the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth NP, this adventure blends nature, wildlife, and culture. You’ll trek through rainforests, cruise the Kazinga Channel, stand at the equator, and relax in cozy lodges surrounded by Uganda’s breathtaking beauty.

Highlights

  • Uganda
  • Start Entebbe (Day 1)
  • Day 1-2 Kibale NP (Chimps)
  • Day 3 Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Day 4-5 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
  • End Entebbe (Day 5)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe

Welcome to Uganda! Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide from Naleyo Tours and Travel will greet you and start your scenic drive west toward Kibale Forest National Park, often called the “Primate Capital of Africa.”
You'll enjoy the changing landscapes — from the lush green countryside to rolling tea plantations. You'll arrive in Fort Portal, a charming town near the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, for lunch and a short rest.
If time allows, you will visit the crater lakes region before heading to your lodge near the forest.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:
Isunga Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)


Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll join a ranger guide for your chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest. You'll watch these lively primates swing from the treetops, play, and communicate — a thrilling and emotional experience. After the trek, you will enjoy lunch before heading south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
You'll arrive in time for an evening game drive incase time allows, where you may spot elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, and perhaps a leopard at dusk.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

You'll rise early for a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi Plains. Look out for lions, elephants, Uganda kobs, and colorful birdlife as the golden light paints the savannah.
In the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, connecting Lakes Edward and George. You'll watch hippos lazing in the water, crocodiles basking on the shores, and elephants quenching their thirst — an incredible close-up wildlife experience.
Optional evening activity: Cultural village walk or traditional dance performance.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha

After breakfast, you'll set off on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha Sector, home to the famous tree-climbing lions. Keep your eyes peeled for these rare cats lounging in the fig trees.
You will continue through the rolling highlands into the mystical Bwindi Forest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
You'll arrive at your lodge nestled on the forest edge, surrounded by mist-covered hills.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Grounds of the camp

Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Gorilla Trekking – Return to Entebbe

Gorilla Trekking – Return to Entebbe
Today is the highlight of your safari! After a briefing, head into the forest with your ranger guide to track a family of mountain gorillas.
Once you find them, spend a precious hour observing their gentle behavior — feeding, grooming, and playing. It’s a truly emotional and unforgettable experience.
After the trek, you'll begin your journey back to Entebbe (approx. 7–8 hrs).

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits
  • (One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits
  • (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water
  • (On all days)
  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour's Location

Uganda

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