Uganda

5-Day Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi

Big Five meets gorillas

Days

Moderate

Difficulty

2–8

Group Size

$2,000

per person

Overview

Big Five meets gorillas

Trip Highlights

Mountain gorilla encounter
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
Big Five game drives
Murchison Falls boat cruise
Local cultural experiences

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Airport pickup and transfer to your lodge. Evening briefing with your guide over dinner. Rest and acclimatize.

Lodge Dinner 2-3 hours

Early morning and afternoon game drives across the savannah in open-top 4x4. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and diverse antelope. Sundowner drinks at sunset.

Safari Lodge All meals 3-4 hours

Drive through stunning landscapes to your next destination. Stop for photos at scenic viewpoints, local markets and points of interest along the way.

Lodge All meals 5-6 hours

Early morning briefing at park HQ. Trek into dense forest with expert trackers. Spend one magical hour observing a habituated gorilla family up close. Afternoon rest at lodge.

Lodge All meals 4-8 hours

Final breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of safari — karibu tena (welcome back)!

Breakfast 3-4 hours

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

Airport transfers & transport
Park entrance fees
Accommodation as described
All meals during safari
English-speaking guide
Game drives as per itinerary
Drinking water in vehicle

What's Not Included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips & gratuities
Drinks at lodges
Optional activities