6 Day Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Safari

The best time for this Uganda safari is during the dry seasons, from June to September and December to February. During these months, trekking trails are generally easier to navigate, while wildlife viewing is often more rewarding. However, Uganda remains a year-round safari destination.

This safari is ideal for couples, families, friends, solo travelers, and private groups. Furthermore, it suits travelers who want to combine chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing, gorilla trekking, and cultural experiences in one Uganda safari.

You can expect to see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, Uganda kobs, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species. Additionally, Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha offer opportunities to spot lions, including the famous tree-climbing lions. Wildlife sightings, however, depend on natural movements.

We provide budget, mid-range, and luxury accommodation options. Therefore, you can choose a lodge category that matches your preferred comfort level and safari budget. We also select suitable properties for couples, families, private travelers, and groups.

Pack comfortable hiking shoes, lightweight clothing, a waterproof jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, binoculars, a camera, and personal toiletries. For gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, long trousers and long-sleeved shirts are especially useful. Additionally, carry a small backpack for your daily essentials.

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Then, you will begin your journey westward toward Kibale Forest National Park.

Along the way, you will enjoy views of Uganda’s countryside, rolling hills, farms, plantations, and local communities. Furthermore, your guide can make suitable stops for refreshments and photography. After arriving in the Kibale area, you will check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. Later, you will head to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for an afternoon nature walk.

The Bigodi Swamp Walk offers more than a simple nature experience. Instead, it combines wildlife viewing with a community-based conservation experience. During the walk, you may encounter red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, vervet monkeys, and numerous bird species.

Moreover, your local guide will explain the wetland ecosystem and its importance to surrounding communities. Finally, you will return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Travel time: Approximately 5–6 hours

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner
Drinks: Bottled mineral drinking water, snacks, and fresh fruits during the safari

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Today focuses on the classic Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari experience. After an early breakfast, you will set out for a morning game drive. During the drive, you may encounter African elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, waterbucks, antelopes, and various monkey species. With good luck, you may also spot lions and leopards.

After the morning game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Later, you will proceed to the Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise. The cruise provides a different perspective of Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you travel along the channel, you can observe large concentrations of hippos and crocodiles. Additionally, elephants and buffaloes often gather near the water.

Birdwatchers will also enjoy the cruise because the channel attracts numerous water and savannah bird species. Finally, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Drinks: Bottled mineral drinking water

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After breakfast, you will drive southward through Queen Elizabeth National Park toward the Ishasha sector. This area is particularly famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions. During the game drive, your guide will search the large fig and acacia trees where the lions often rest. However, wildlife sightings remain unpredictable because these are wild animals in their natural habitat.

Afterward, you will continue southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The landscape gradually changes from open savannah to rolling hills, farmland, and dense rainforest. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trek. Consequently, this evening provides an ideal opportunity to rest and organize your trekking gear.

Travel time: Approximately 4–6 hours, depending on the route and wildlife stops

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Bottled mineral drinking water

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Today is the major highlight of your Bwindi gorilla safari. After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a mandatory gorilla trekking briefing.

The duration of the trek varies because gorillas move through their natural habitat. Therefore, the experience can take several hours depending on their location. As you walk through the forest, you will encounter dense vegetation, steep terrain, streams, and impressive forest scenery. Eventually, the trackers will lead you to a habituated gorilla family.

Once you find the gorillas, you will have regulated time to observe them. You may watch adults feeding, young gorillas playing, and family members communicating. Above all, this close encounter offers a memorable insight into the lives of endangered mountain gorillas. After trekking, you will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later in the evening, you will enjoy a Batwa cultural visit.

During this experience, you can learn about traditional Batwa heritage, forest knowledge, music, dance, storytelling, and community life. Thus, the activity adds a meaningful cultural dimension to your Uganda gorilla trekking tour. Finally, return to your lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Bottled mineral drinking water

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After breakfast, you will begin your final journey from Bwindi toward Kampala or Entebbe. Although the drive is long, it provides one last opportunity to enjoy Uganda’s beautiful countryside.

You will travel through rolling hills, local communities, farms, and changing landscapes.  Depending on your departure schedule, you may enjoy lunch en route. Eventually, you will arrive in Kampala or Entebbe, where your 6 Day Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Safari comes to an end.

If you have a late departure flight, we recommend allowing sufficient transfer time. Your guide will ensure that you reach your preferred drop-off point safely and comfortably.

Travel time: Approximately 8–10 hours, depending on the route and stops

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch
Drinks: Bottled mineral drinking water, snacks, and fresh fruits during the journey