Begin and end in Kampala/Entebbe. This compact 4-day Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari visits Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, and Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Moreover, you’ll meet the Batwa people and enjoy lion tracking or a morning game drive. Consequently, it’s ideal for travellers short on time who still want a full Ugandan wildlife immersion.
Highlights
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi with 1 hour with a mountain gorilla family.
Batwa cultural tour – visit homesteads, hear stories, and watch traditional performances.
Queen Elizabeth NP game drives – see elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, warthogs and more.
Kazinga Channel boat cruise (~2 hours) – hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant waterbirds.
Optional lion tracking in Kasenyi plains.
Comfortable full-board accommodation, English-speaking driver-guide and transfers.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe → Bwindi
First, your driver-guide meets you at Kampala or Entebbe and then drives 9–10 hours via Masaka and Mbarara. Along the way you’ll stop at the Equator for photos and at Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch; thereafter continue through scenic highlands to Bwindi. Finally, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & Batwa cultural tour
Early breakfast, then transfer to the park headquarters for the gorilla briefing. Afterwards you’ll be placed in a small group (up to 8 groups of 4) with an experienced ranger. Trekking may last 30 minutes–7 hours, but once found you enjoy 1 hour with the gorillas to observe and photograph them. Afterwards, visit the Batwa community to learn their traditions and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Bwindi → Queen Elizabeth National Park; Kazinga boat cruise
After breakfast check out and drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, enjoying countryside views en route. Then, after lunch, embark on a ~2-hour Kazinga Channel boat cruise to see hippos, Nile crocodiles and many waterbirds. Thereafter return to the lodge for a relaxed evening and overnight.
Day 4: Morning game drive / lion tracking → Kampala/Entebbe
Early morning game drive or lion tracking in the Kasenyi plains to spot elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, predators and birds. Afterwards depart the park and drive back to Kampala (via Mbarara or Fort Portal), stopping for lunch en route. Finally, arrive in the evening and be dropped at Entebbe Airport or your chosen Kampala location.
What’s included
Gorilla trekking permit.
Park entrance fees and game drives.
Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Lion tracking experience (as listed).
Batwa cultural tour.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Full board accommodation (lodges as per itinerary).
Pick up & drop off in Kampala/Entebbe.
Vehicle and fuel.
Bottled drinking water.
What’s not included
International or domestic flights.
Visa fees and travel insurance.
Optional activities outside the itinerary.
Personal expenses (souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry, porter fees, tips).
Why book this safari?
Because it’s compact yet comprehensive: you’ll see Uganda’s most iconic wildlife, spend an intimate hour with mountain gorillas, and connect with local Batwa culture – all within four memorable days.