5 Days Gorilla & Lion Tracking Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence in Kampala or Entebbe. Begin your journey west with a stop at the Uganda Equator Line for photography and brief exploration before proceeding through Mbarara for lunch. Continue to Bwindi, check into your lodge, enjoy dinner, and rest overnight.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules. Groups of up to 8 trekkers are assigned a specific gorilla family, and the trek can take between 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, you’ll spend up to one hour observing and photographing these gentle giants.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive to spot these unique predators and other wildlife before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy an early morning game drive along the Kasenyi plains to see elephants, buffaloes, kobs, topis, and warthogs. Return to your lodge for lunch, then set out for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.
Relax at your lodge in the evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala with a lunch stop en route. Arrive in the evening, and your guide will drop you off at your preferred location or the airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Inclusions

• All park entry fees and government taxes

• Gorilla trekking and lion tracking permits

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

• 4×4 safari vehicle (Land Cruiser or Safari Van)

• Bottled drinking water

Safari Exclusions

• International flights & visas

• Tips and personal expenses

• Drinks and optional activities not listed

Safari Price Estimate

Prices for the 5 Days Gorilla & Lion Tracking Safari start from $1,800 per person (based on 6 travelers sharing) and vary depending on season, group size, and accommodation level.

Book this Uganda safari today and experience two of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife encounters — gorilla trekking and lion tracking — in one unforgettable trip.