4-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorillas

On this first day, our safari driver-guide will meet you with our safari-branded vehicle with a pre-tour briefing upon pick-up from Kigali Hotel, and then embark on a transfer to Bwindi (via Kabale for Lunch).

Your safari begins with a warm pick-up from your Kigali hotel, followed by a scenic cross-border drive to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You’ll enjoy stunning countryside views as you travel through rolling hills and quiet villages. You will stop in Kabale for a relaxing lunch before continuing to Bwindi, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

You’ll arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and unwind while soaking in the tranquil forest atmosphere as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Your day begins with a 7:00 am breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette and safety. With your ranger guide, enter the lush Bwindi forest and follow winding trails as you search for your assigned gorilla family. The trek is thrilling, offering rich jungle sounds and beautiful scenery along the way.

When you find the gorillas, you’ll enjoy a magical hour watching them feed, groom, and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch and well-deserved rest.

Later in the afternoon, you’ll visit the Batwa tribal community to experience their traditional dances, ancient forest survival skills, and storytelling, giving you a deep cultural connection to the original inhabitants of Bwindi. Optional visit to Lake Bunyonyi.

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart Bwindi and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Kigezi and the open plains of Ishasha as you head toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.

On arrival, you’ll proceed for a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a hotspot for wildlife. You’ll watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a wide variety of water birds along the riverbanks.

After the cruise, you’ll continue with an evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where you may spot lions, antelopes, warthogs, and other savannah wildlife as the sun sets over the park. Later, you’ll drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

You’ll start your day with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains, at prime time in a prime area for spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and large herds of antelopes as they graze in the cool morning hours. After the game drive, you’ll visit the salt-making community.

Thereafter, you’ll proceed to the lodge for an early hot lunch. After lunch, you’ll head to Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu forest for an afternoon chimpanzee trekking experience. You’ll descend into the lush forested valley and follow your ranger guide as you search for the playful chimpanzee families.

Once found, you’ll enjoy observing their energetic movements, calls, and social interactions. After the trek, you’ll begin your scenic drive back to Kigali via Katuna Border, crossing the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda. You’ll arrive in the evening and transfer to your preferred hotel, marking the end of your memorable safari.