Overview
This 4-day Uganda safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, and a wildlife experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Begin by tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then head to Kibale for an unforgettable chimpanzee trek through lush rainforests. Finish the adventure with a safari in Queen Elizabeth, where you’ll have the chance to see lions, elephants, and other wildlife. This safari offers a perfect mix of primate encounters and classic African wildlife.
Tour highlights
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Scenic drives through Uganda’s stunning countryside
- Tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector.
Opportunity to observe mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat
DAY 1 : Arrival In Entebbe and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Meet your guide and start off your 4 days Uganda safari early from Entebbe. Along the way you will make a stop by the equator for some photos and have lunch in Masaka or Mbarara depending on the time. Continue on to Bwindi mountain Gorillas through the neck of the impenetrable forest enjoying stunning views.
Overnight Buhoma Community Rest Camp
DAY2 : Gorilla trekking day –BINP & Transfer to Ishasha sector in QENP
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the gorillas and the first highlight of this 4 days Uganda safari is to trek the mountain gorillas. Have an early breakfast before setting off for your gorilla trekking adventure with a specialized guide. Besides the gorillas this Impenetrable Forest is full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and dikers. Enjoy the walk through the forest and spend one hour around the gorillas. After the gorilla trek your guide picks you and you make the journey to the lodge by the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park. The Ishasha sector is known for its tree-climbing lions, a behavior that these big cats only have in a few places.
Overnight Topi Lodge Ishasha
DAY 3 : Ishasha Game Drive & Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel in QENP
In the early morning we head in to Ishasha to search for tree-climbing lions in the fig-trees, but also to see buffaloes, elephants, topis and more. Our journey on this 4 days Uganda safari then continues with the exciting drive to the main part of Queen Elizabeth NP with chance of seeing baboons and other monkeys along the way. After lunch we head for a classic highlight of the 3pm 2hrs Boat cruise on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to Lake Edward. From the boat you can spot land and water adapted Hippopotamuses yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the banks, savannah version of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this animal home as well as many different birds.
Overnight Pumba Safari Cottages
DAY 4 : Chimp trekking in Kyambura gorge & Transfer to Entebbe.
After breakfast we leave the lodge and drive over to Kyambura Gorge. Here you enter the forest in a group with a specialized guide to experience a jungle walk and search for chimpanzees. After the trek you continue on the journey to Entebbe. Have lunch along the way and get back to Entebbe in the late afternoon as your guide drops you from the 4 days Uganda safari.
