Experience Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda and Bwindi Forest National Park for an exhilarating Wildlife and Gorilla Safari in Uganda. This 5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari blends a glimpse of wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park for the ultimate game safari, including a chance to observe the tree climbing lions of Ishasha plus the renowned Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi.
Cost Of 5 Days Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi Gorilla Safari
A mid‑range private package for two people typically sells for US $2,100 – $2,600 per person, as shown by multiple tour listings priced at US $2,046, $2,090, $2,530, and $2,640 pp. If four‑to‑six travellers share the vehicle, per‑person rates usually drop to about $1,600 – $1,900, because transport and guide costs are split. Budget versions that rely on simpler camps and exclude frills start around $1,400–1,600 pp, while high‑end or fly‑in itineraries that upgrade to luxury lodges and charter flights begin near $3,000 pp .
All mid‑range quotes already include the US $800 gorilla‑trekking permit, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi park fees, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kyambura chimp tracking and two game drives, plus four nights’ full‑board lodge accommodation and a 4×4 with driver‑guide.. International flights, visas, drinks, laundry, tips and optional extras (such as an additional gorilla trek) are almost always excluded
Day 1: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth National Park
A Heritage Safaris representative/driver-guide will greet and collect you after breakfast from your hotel. You’ll depart at 7:00am for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through several of Uganda’s major towns like Masaka, Lyantonde to Mbarara town where you’ll have lunch at Agip Motel. Post-lunch, you’ll continue through the tea plantations at Igara in Ishaka, through Kalinzu Forest Reserve and finally to a magnificent viewpoint of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meal Plan (Half Board)
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning game drive in Uganda’s premier park, where abundant big game can be seen. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s varied ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters houses an incredible wealth of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the towering Rwenzoris as a backdrop, offer excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. After lunch, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat excursion along the Kazinga Channel.
Meal Plan (Full Board)
Day 3: Kyambura Chimpanzee Tracking – Bwindi
Post-breakfast, you’ll head to Kyambura Gorge for Chimpanzee tracking. You’ll observe the chimpanzees as they forage for food and care for their young ones as a family. Afterward, drive to Bwindi Forest National Park via Ishasha for a game drive to spot the tree climbing lions, with Lunch at Ishasha Wildness Camp. Subsequently, you’ll be transferred to Bwindi.
Meal Plan (Full Board)
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking Safari in Bwindi National Park
After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing about the mountain gorillas and the park. Enter the jungle to search for the elusive primates in their habitat. One hour is allowed with the primates for clients to enjoy their antics and take memorable photographs. Bring rain gear, comfortable shoes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, packed lunch and bottled water. Spend the evening visiting local communities around the park – such as typical Bakiga homes, local breweries, traditional healers, Batwa cultural performances, local schools and art and craft shops.
Meal Plan (Full Board)
Day 5: Bwindi Forests – Kampala – Entebbe
Post-breakfast, board the safari vehicle and drive back to Kampala, with lunch en-route. Pause at the equator again to purchase souvenirs from your Uganda adventure. Drive to the airport for your return flight home.
Meal Plan (Half Board)
End of services on the 5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari.
The 5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Includes:
- All ground Transportation by our safari vehicle, driver and fuel
- All meals as per the itinerary
- Game drive
- Boat trip
- Chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- Enroute Lunches
- Bottled drinking water
- One Gorilla permit for each person
- Community visit Bwindi
- Enroute lunch
- Full board accommodation as per the itinerary
- Driver guides allowances
Exclusions in the 5 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari:
The expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, Alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, and porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills.
