5 Days | Uganda
Your journey begins with a morning pickup from Entebbe or Kampala. You drive west towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, a journey of about six hours through the Ugandan countryside. You stop for lunch en route. Upon arrival, you check into your lodge near the Kazinga Channel. In the late afternoon, you take a short game drive along the channel banks, spotting hippos, buffalo, and elephants.
A pre-dawn game drive takes you across the Kasenyi Plains, known for large buffalo herds and lions. You spot elephants, lions, and Uganda kob. After lunch, you board a boat for a cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The channel is teeming with hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephants drinking at the water’s edge. The birdlife is exceptional.
After breakfast, you drive south through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. You stop for a game drive, searching for these elusive predators. After lunch, you continue through the Kigezi Highlands, with steep terraced hills and small villages. You arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the late afternoon.
After an early breakfast, you assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing. You are assigned to a gorilla family and trackers. The trek through steep, dense forest can take hours. When you locate the gorillas, you have one unforgettable hour with them. After the trek, you visit the Batwa community, who share their traditions through storytelling and dance.
After breakfast, you check out and begin the drive back to Entebbe or Kampala. The journey takes about eight to nine hours. You stop for lunch along the way. Depending on your flight, you may visit Kampala’s craft market. Your driver transfers you to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.
