4 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Queen Wildlife
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, paired with Queen Elizabeth's tree-climbing lions
What to Expect
This journey combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Day one is a scenic transfer south with a stop at the Equator. Day two is gorilla trekking day, with an optional Batwa cultural experience. Day three continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and day four ends with an early game drive through the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions before returning to Kampala.
Day by Day
Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, you're picked up and briefed about the safari before beginning the roughly 9-hour drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping and lunch in Mbarara town. Arrival at Bwindi is in the evening, with check-in and dinner ahead of the next day's trekking.
Gorilla trekking
An early breakfast and park headquarters briefing on trekking precautions, before groups of eight accompanied by armed rangers head into the forest. Trek duration ranges from 1–8 hours depending on the gorilla family's location, with an hour given for observation and photography once found — terrain can be muddy and steep. Evening offers an optional Batwa cultural walk with traditional dances and storytelling.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions en route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Following lunch and check-in, an afternoon launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel connects Lakes Edward and George, with sightings of hippos, buffalo, kob, pink-backed pelicans, saddle-billed storks, malachite kingfishers, and the occasional Nile crocodile.
Ishasha & departure
An early game drive on the Kasenyi track for a chance at lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and elephants, before returning to the lodge for breakfast and the drive back to Kampala, with lunch in Mbarara en route.
Included
- Airport transfers and 4x4 transport
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation and meals per itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water, Batwa cultural experience, government taxes
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel/medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, tips, optional activities
Trip Highlights
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Ishasha sector tree-climbing lions
- Optional Batwa cultural experience
Pricing depends on group size, season, and accommodation level — share your dates and we'll confirm a quote.
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