5 Days Gorilla Tracking & Game Drives

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Your Itinerary

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Arrive Entebbe — Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP

Airport pickup & scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth.

Your guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport. Drive southwest through lush countryside and rolling hills to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in the evening, settle into your safari lodge, and enjoy your first African sunset with sounds of the wild.

Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth — Kazinga Channel & Ishasha

Boat cruise, game drive, and tree-climbing lions.

Morning game drive on the Kasenyi Plains — lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and Uganda kob. Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise with hippos, elephants, and 600+ bird species. Then drive to the Ishasha sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees — found almost nowhere else on Earth.

Lodge in Ishasha Sector

Ishasha — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Drive to Bwindi through stunning highland scenery.

Morning drive through breathtaking highland landscapes to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to roughly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Afternoon optional Batwa pygmy community trail — learn about the forest's original inhabitants, their ancient traditions, music, and relationship with the forest.

Lodge near Bwindi

Bwindi — Mountain Gorilla Trekking

THE highlight — face to face with mountain gorillas.

Early briefing at the park headquarters, then trek into the dense forest with expert trackers. The trek can last 2–6 hours depending on gorilla location. Spend a magical hour with a habituated gorilla family — watching silverbacks, mothers and babies in their natural habitat. A truly life-changing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Celebrate with a gorilla trekking certificate!

Lodge near Bwindi

Bwindi — Entebbe Departure

Return to Entebbe for departure.

After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe (or optional domestic flight from Kihihi airstrip). Stop at the equator crossing for photos and souvenirs! Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight. End of an unforgettable 5-day gorilla safari!

Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect safari

Included in Your Safari

Airport transfers & all ground transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
Mountain gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
All national park entrance fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Full-board accommodation (4 nights)
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Batwa community trail experience
Bottled drinking water during drives

Not Included

International flights
Uganda tourist visa ($50)
Travel insurance
Tips & gratuities for guides and porters
Personal expenses & laundry
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities not mentioned

Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“Five days was the perfect length for this gorilla-focused safari. Every moment was packed with incredible wildlife. Seeing the silverback up close brought tears to my eyes — absolutely unforgettable.”

Rachel & Tim F.

Melbourne, Australia

“The tree-climbing lions in Ishasha were mind-blowing — we saw a whole pride sleeping in a fig tree! And then the gorilla trek the next day was the emotional highlight of a lifetime.”

Carlos & Maria V.

Barcelona, Spain

“The Batwa community trail was so moving and culturally rich. Combined with the gorilla trek and the Kazinga Channel cruise, this short safari packs in the very best of Uganda.”

Yuki T.

Tokyo, Japan

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