5-Day Gorilla and Wildlife Uganda Safari

Overview

For travelers who want both gorillas and a wildlife encounter within a tight five-day window, this itinerary adds a scenic Ishasha stop — Queen Elizabeth’s tree-climbing lion territory — onto the standard Bwindi gorilla-trekking escape, without adding an extra overnight stay.

Journey Highlights

A full-day private gorilla trek in Bwindi
A scenic drive through Ishasha, home to Uganda’s tree-climbing lions
A celebratory dinner on the evening of your trek
A tight, efficient five-day structure with minimal downtime

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe

Arrival and rest.

Day 2

Fly to Bwindi

Transfer and afternoon nature walk.

Day 3

Gorilla trekking

Full-day trek.

Day 4

Ishasha wildlife stop

Short transfer via Ishasha for tree-climbing lions en route to Entebbe.

Day 5

Depart

Fly back to Entebbe.

Trip Details

What's Included

All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
All park entrance fees and government taxes
All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure

What's Excluded

International flights to and from Entebbe
Uganda visa fees
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary

Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

5-Day Gorilla & Wildlife Uganda Safari

What's Included

What's Excluded

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