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Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari
Journey Overview
From lush highland jungles to sweeping acacia plains, this 5-day journey captures the very essence of Uganda. Begin in the emerald depths of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you’ll trek through tangled rainforest to meet a mountain gorilla family face-to-face. Then trade misty canopies for the golden savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the legendary tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
With Zorani Expeditions’ expert guiding and handpicked lodges, this itinerary delivers the ultimate Uganda safari combo in under a week.
Key Highlights
- ◆Trek through Bwindi’s rainforest to encounter mountain gorillas up close.
- ◆Travel at your own pace in a private 4×4 with an Zorani guide.
- ◆Experience game drives on the open savannah of Queen Elizabeth NP.
- ◆Spot elephants, buffalo, and lions, including the famous tree-climbers of Ishasha.
- ◆Cruise the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and dazzling birdlife.
- ◆Rest in lodges selected by Zorani Expeditions for comfort and character.
Departures
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Itinerary
Entebbe to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your guide meets you for an early start on the full-day journey southwest to Bwindi. Be prepared for an drive through Uganda’s stunning countryside, passing tea plantations, terraced hills, and lively roadside markets. Stop en route for a traditional lunch before winding into the highlands bordering Bwindi’s mist-shrouded forest. Settle into your lodge and prepare for the trek of a lifetime.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Rise with the forest. After a ranger briefing, trek into Bwindi’s dense jungle, alive with birdcalls and rustling primates. Your reward: an hour in the company of mountain gorillas feeding, grooming, and playing within arm’s reach. The intimacy of this encounter is unforgettable, one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth. Return to the lodge for rest, or opt for a guided cultural walk in the nearby community.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha Sector)
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, journey north to Queen Elizabeth NP. The Ishasha sector is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, often draped across fig branches in the afternoon sun. Enjoy your first game drive here, scanning for elephants, antelope, and big cats against a backdrop of broad savannah and acacia woodland.
Queen Elizabeth NP – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive across Kasenyi Plains, where lions stalk kob herds and elephants roam with dignity. Later, board a boat for the Kazinga Channel cruise, gliding past pods of hippos, yawning crocodiles, and dazzling flocks of kingfishers and pelicans. This waterway is one of East Africa’s richest concentrations of wildlife.
Return to Entebbe
Entebbe
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the savannah. Your guide leads you on the return drive to Entebbe, retracing Uganda’s scenic landscapes. Arrive by evening for your onward flight or overnight stay, carrying memories of gorillas in the mist and lions in the treetops.
✓Inclusions & Offers
- Gorilla trekking permit (1 per person).
- All park entrance and activity fees.
- Accommodation (Premier / Select).
- All meals as specified.
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with expert guide from Zorani Expeditions.
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle.
✕Exclusions
- International flights & visas.
- Travel insurance.
- Additional permits.
- Drinks (alcoholic and soft).
- Tips and personal expenses.
Departures
Select a comfortable style or departure slot to proceed with your booking enquiry.
