4 Days Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife Tour

This 4 Days Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife Tour combines two of Uganda’s most sought-after safari experiences: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The safari offers visitors an opportunity to encounter endangered mountain gorillas, enjoy game drives across the savannah plains, and experience a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel.

From the dense rainforests of Bwindi to the open grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this tour showcases Uganda’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife. Visitors can expect unforgettable encounters with gorillas, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and numerous bird species while exploring some of the country’s most spectacular destinations.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport early in the morning and brief you about the safari before departure.

Begin the scenic drive to southwestern Uganda through traditional villages, rolling hills, farmlands, and bustling towns. Along the way, a stop will be made at the Equator crossing for photographs and refreshments. Continue through Mbarara and Kabale districts while enjoying views of Ankole cattle farms, tea plantations, terraced hillsides, and beautiful countryside. A lunch stop will be made en route before proceeding toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or evening. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation

Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Bakiga Lodge

Mid-Range Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp

Luxury Accommodation

Mahogany Springs Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Meals Included

Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for a briefing by park rangers.

Following the briefing, enter the rainforest with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas.

Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas as they feed, rest, groom, and interact with one another in their natural habitat.

After the trekking experience, return to the starting point where you will receive your gorilla trekking certificate.

Enjoy lunch before departing for Queen Elizabeth National Park through the scenic Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Depending on luck and time available, you may spot these unique lions resting in fig trees.

Continue to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation

Pumba Safari Cottages, Bush Lodge, Engiri Game Lodge

Mid-Range Accommodation

Buffalo Safari Lodge, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge

Luxury Accommodation

Mweya Safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury Cottages

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.

The morning game drive offers opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, and many other wildlife species. The Kasenyi area is one of the best locations in Uganda for predator sightings.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the highlights of any visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel supports one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa and attracts large numbers of animals and birds along its shores.

You may see elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, waterbucks, monitor lizards, and numerous bird species during the cruise.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation Options

Budget Accommodation

Pumba Safari Cottages, Bush Lodge, Engiri Game Lodge

Mid-Range Accommodation

Buffalo Safari Lodge, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge

Luxury Accommodation

Mweya Safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury Cottages

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park before beginning the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

This final drive offers another chance to view wildlife and capture photographs before departing the park.

Afterward, begin the return journey through western Uganda. Lunch will be served en route as you travel through scenic countryside and traditional villages.

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe during the late afternoon or evening. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your safari.

Meals Included

Breakfast and Lunch