Safari Overview
This 5 Day Uganda Gorilla & Classic Wildlife Tour combines the best of Uganda’s savannah wildlife and primate encounters. The journey takes you from the powerful Murchison Falls National Park to the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, offering both Big Five game viewing and the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.
Highlights
- ✔ Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- ✔ Nile boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls
- ✔ Scenic drive through Uganda countryside
- ✔ Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- ✔ Wildlife photography opportunities
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide from Wagatil Safaris and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, you may relax at Lake Victoria or explore Entebbe town.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Entebbe / Best Western Premier
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, drive northwest through Uganda’s scenic countryside with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot.
Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most powerful protected area, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffaloes.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Start the day with a sunrise game drive across the savannah plains where wildlife is most active. Look out for predators such as lions and leopards along with large herds of elephants and antelopes.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, where the river forces its way through a narrow gorge creating a powerful natural spectacle.
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey to southwestern Uganda through beautiful rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural communities. Arrive in Bwindi in the evening and prepare for the gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience & Return
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the dense rainforest of Bwindi in search of mountain gorillas.
The trek may take several hours depending on gorilla movement, but once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural environment.
After the experience, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kigali depending on your departure plan.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Map
Route: Entebbe → Murchison Falls → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest → Return
Price Includes
- ✔ Gorilla trekking permit
- ✔ Accommodation
- ✔ Meals during safari
- ✔ 4×4 safari vehicle
- ✔ Professional guide
- ✔ Park entrance fees
Price Excludes
- ✖ International flights
- ✖ Visa fees
- ✖ Personal expenses
- ✖ Tips & gratuities