This 6 days Uganda gorillas and tree-climbing lions safari guides you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which houses half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, making it the premier location for gorilla sightings. Queen Elizabeth National Park is where you’ll find the unique tree-climbing lions. Your Uganda wildlife safari includes game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Kasenyi plains and a boat excursion on the Kazinga channel. The Ishasha sector’s tree-climbing lions are a major highlight of this Uganda tour adventure.
Safari Cost Of 6 Days Uganda Gorillas and Tree-climbing Lions Safari
The typical cost of a six‑day Uganda gorillas and tree‑climbing lions safari ranges from approximately US $2,000 to US $3,500 per person, depending on the level of accommodation and group size
. Mid‑range operators commonly quote between US $2,600 and US $2,800 per person for private departures, inclusive of park fees, meals, transportation, and lodge or tented‑camp accommodations
. Budget‑friendly group or shared‑departure options can lower prices to about US $1,700–US $1,900 per person, though these generally use simpler lodges and shared vehicles
. Mountain gorilla permit fees alone, set at US $800 for foreign non‑residents
. Luxury upgrades, including high‑end lodges, private vehicles, and charter flights, can push package rates up to around US $3,600 per person, with some operators listing single‑person departures at US $2,800 and private mid‑range quotes near US $2,635
Safari Summary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Full-day adventure in the Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5 Transfer to the Kazinga Channel for the boat cruise
Day 6: Transfer to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your 6 days Uganda gorillas and tree-climbing lions safari kicks off with a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda for gorilla trekking. En route, you’ll pause at the equator for photos, a classic Uganda safari moment. Lunch will be in Mbarara before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, check into your lodge for dinner and overnight, preparing for your upcoming gorilla trekking Uganda experience.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking, a highlight of many Uganda tours. The trek can last from 1 to 7 hours until you meet the gorillas. You’ll spend one hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, a pinnacle of Uganda safaris. Post-trek, you’ll visit the Batwa cultural community to learn about their daily life, adding cultural richness to your Uganda vacation.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following breakfast, you’ll journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arriving in the southern Ishasha sector, you’ll have lunch before an afternoon game drive to spot the famous tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. This Uganda wildlife safari opportunity may reveal Kobs, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and more. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Full-day adventure in the Queen Elizabeth National Park
An early breakfast precedes a drive into the park to track tree-climbing lions, best seen in trees during morning hours. This Uganda safari day also offers chances to spot leopards, elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, and various antelopes. Afternoon is prime time for observing tree-climbing lions. Later, visit Kasenyi landing site to witness local activities, rounding out your Uganda tour experience.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5 Transfer to the Kazinga Channel for the boat cruise
On day 5 of your Uganda adventure, you’ll move to Queen Elizabeth National Park’s northern sector. Notice the changing vegetation as you traverse Ishasha’s dusty roads. After lunch in the northern sector, you’ll enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This Uganda safari highlight offers views of elephants, buffaloes, hippos, monitor lizards, and numerous other species. Evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 6: Transfer to Kampala
The final day of your 6 days Uganda gorillas and tree-climbing lions safari begins with breakfast. Then, you’ll start your return journey to Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon reaching Kampala, you’ll be dropped at the airport or your hotel, concluding your Uganda tour adventure.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.
