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Queen Elizabeth NP and Bwindi National Park Adventure
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Safari Summary
Everything you need to judge this tour properly
Use this first section to sense-check route strength, price, and core trip facts before you move into the full itinerary, inclusions, and booking details.
Quick Answer
What this safari actually gives you
This safari includes 5 days in Bwindi in Uganda from $2,541 per person, with accommodation, transport, and planning context laid out clearly so you can judge whether the trip fits your dates, budget, and safari priorities before you enquire.
Safari Details
5-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Bwindi National Park Adventure itinerary and trip highlights
Review the full 5-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Bwindi National Park Adventure itinerary, including route planning, park sequence, accommodation rhythm, what's included, and key booking details for travelers comparing 5-day safari, covering Bwindi, in Uganda, from $2,541 per person.
Take this 5-day Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi National Park safari in the pearl of Africa. You will encounter endangered mountain gorillas, undertake experiential game drives and boat cruises, community tours, view the Uganda equator in Kayabwe, and spot animals like lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, spotted hyenas, jackals, and so much more.
Why this route feels stronger than a standard package
Explore Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth
Safari Route & Parks
Geographical coverage, park sequence, and how the itinerary unfolds across different safari areas.
Take this 5-day Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi National Park safari in the pearl of Africa. You will encounter endangered mountain gorillas, undertake experiential game drives and boat cruises, community tours, view the Uganda equator in Kayabwe, and spot animals like lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, spotted hyenas, jackals, and so much more.
Duration & Accommodation Rhythm
How many days, how the itinerary paces, and what accommodation experience you'll have each night.
5 day safari. This usually gives enough time to balance wildlife viewing with manageable transfer days.
What's Included & Excluded
Breakdown of meals, activities, accommodation, transport, and what travelers budget separately.
Usually included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Bottled water during game drives
Usually excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
Pricing & Budget Context
Cost breakdown, per-person rates, seasonal pricing, and value proposition of this safari route.
Indicative pricing starts from $2,541 per person. Final cost depends on season, rooming, transport style, and what is included on the route.
Safari Fit Guide
Is this the right safari for you?
We break down the trip pace, who it suits, and what the route really feels like so you can decide if it aligns with your travel style.
Who This Safari Is For
- Travelers who want enough time for the route to feel rewarding rather than rushed.
- Couples, milestone travelers, or private guests prioritizing stronger lodge comfort and smoother logistics.
Considerations
- Travelers who want to avoid most overland transfers and prefer a fully fly-in structure.
- Travelers who are purely shopping for the lowest-price safari rather than route quality and comfort.
Route Pace at a Glance
Pace
Balanced route with 5 days.
Drive Times
Expect practical road movement between one or two strong wildlife areas rather than constant long transfers.
Accommodation Style
Premium lodges or high-end tented camps with stronger room comfort and smoother logistics.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
How the route unfolds on the ground
Read this section for the actual rhythm of the safari, not just the list of stops. It helps you judge how much time goes into game drives, transfers, lodge downtime, and overall route flow.
Day Day 1
Day 1 Exploration
Arrival (See Getting There for more details) - Arrival (See Getting There for more details): You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day Day 2
Day 2 Exploration
Day 1 - Pick up and an Optional City Tour in Kampala: You'll arrive at Entebbe International Airport. On arrival, your driver-guide will pick you up and transfer you to your overnight accommodation. For early arrival, you can undertake optional short city excursions and visit a few interesting attractions, like the Uganda National Mosque, local markets, Uganda Wildlife Education Center, and the national museum.
Day Day 3
Day 3 Exploration
Day 2 - Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park Boat Cruise in the Afternoon: You'll have a hotel pick up and set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll drive past the equator monument in the Mpigi district, where you will take some pictures and interact with craft shop owners. You'll continue through Mbarara town and finally Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll arrive early afternoon and take some rest and lunch before proceeding out for an afternoon boat trip on Kazinga Channel. This is the world’s capital of hippos and crocodiles, as well as other animals which come to quench their thirst in the afternoons, like buffalo, monitor lizards, elephants, antelopes, and many bird species. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Edward. You will be fascinated by the concentration of giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, among others. You will also spot a vast population of birds at the channel shores. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.
Day Day 4
Day 4 Exploration
Day 3 - Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: You'll be up early and have your breakfast. You'll proceed for an adventurous chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge. The first task is to go down 200 meters to the river in the valley. Chimps are very vocal, and their location can be identified by following their hoots and distant cries. In case they are quiet, their footprints (in mud) and poop can help you to locate them. Once you locate them, you will be able to watch them play, breastfeed, mate, rest, and even fight. The chimps in Kyambura Gorge have a remarkable habit of getting down from the trees each time they see visitors. This allows for great photos from a close distance. Apart from the chimpanzees, hiking down the gorge exposes visitors to unique and amazing biodiversity. Visitors will have an opportunity to spot rare vegetation and tall tropical trees. This activity takes between 2 to 3 hours. After this experience, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the southern exit.
Day Day 5
Day 5 Exploration
Day 4 - Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Tour: Gorilla trekking starts very early at 8:00 am with a simple briefing at the park headquarters from the local ranger guide. At the ranger station, you are divided into groups of eight trekkers, the maximum number of trekkers allowed to visit a gorilla family per day. Gorilla trekking takes about 1 to 6 hours of trekking into the impenetrable forest, depending on the movements of the apes or the speed of the trekkers. You will spend one magical hour in the presence of these apes, watching them carry on with their daily lives as you learn about them. In the evening, after some relaxation, you'll visit the Batwa community. This is a community for the forest pygmies who were the first inhabitants of the impenetrable forest before they were resettled outside the park. You will enjoy traditional performances as you get close and personal encounters with the local people. You'll return to the lodge in the evening to prepare for departure the following day.
Day Day 6
Day 6 Exploration
Day 5 - Return to Kampala: You'll have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and start driving to Kampala. That will be the end of the three-day trip in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The journey gives you more spectacular views of the Kigezi Highlands and lush vegetation along the way.
Day Day 7
Day 7 Exploration
End of tour (See Getting There for more details) - End of tour (See Getting There for more details): Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Pricing Guide
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Use these per-person rates to compare travel windows, group sizes, and any single-room uplift. The live estimator in the booking panel then helps you model your likely total more accurately.
| Travel Window | Rate per Person |
|---|---|
| Standard Rate | USD $2,541 per person |
Inclusions
What the safari price covers and what it does not
This is the practical budget section. Use it to separate the true trip cost from extras you may need to allow for separately.
Included in the rate
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Bottled water during game drives
Budget for separately
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
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