Gorilla & Primate Trekking · 8 days / 7 nights · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda Bwindi + Queen Elizabeth — 8 Days

Gorilla trek + tree-climbing lions + Kazinga hippo boat — Uganda's pearl circuit.

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Overview

A relaxed 8-day Uganda circuit leading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest's mountain gorillas. En route: Lake Mburo's walking safaris, QENP's tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise through the continent's largest hippo concentration.

Route: Entebbe → Lake Mburo → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi → Entebbe

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Entebbe → Lake Mburo

    Highlight: Visit local market in Bwindi

    Drive south-west.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 L, D 🏨 Mahogany Springs Lodge
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Visit local market
  2. Day 2

    Mburo → QENP

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Morning game drive; transfer.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kasenyi Safari Camp
    • Visit local market
    • Cultural visit
    • Guided nature walk
    • Morning bird-walk
  3. Day 3

    QENP day

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park

    Kasenyi plains + Kazinga boat.

    📍 Lake Mburo National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 300 km ⏱ ~5 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
  4. Day 4

    Ishasha sector

    Highlight: Photography stop in Bwindi

    Tree-climbing lion search.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Photography stop
    • Cultural visit
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
  5. Day 5

    Ishasha → Bwindi

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Transfer south.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kasenyi Safari Camp
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Guided nature walk
    • Cultural visit
  6. Day 6

    Gorilla trek

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Lake Mburo National Park

    Dawn briefing; gorilla trek.

    📍 Lake Mburo National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Engagi Lodge Bwindi
    • Photography stop
    • Guided nature walk
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Bush breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Batwa + rest

    Highlight: Visit local market in Bwindi

    Batwa pygmy community cultural visit.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Cultural visit
  8. Day 8

    Bwindi → Entebbe

    Highlight: Photography stop in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Long transfer or fly.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L 🏨 Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Photography stop
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$2,882 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$3,390 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$4,576 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$6,272 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
local_bar Bar / Lounge
outdoor_grill Bush Breakfast
air Hot-Air Balloon
local_laundry_service Laundry Service
translate English-Speaking Guide
set_meal All-Inclusive Meals
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
20°C Mainly clear · 7 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 21° 12° 💧 2.5mm
  2. 🌦 21° 12° 💧 7.6mm
  3. 🌦 21° 12° 💧 5.7mm
  4. 🌦 20° 13° 💧 8.5mm
  5. 🌦 21° 13° 💧 6.9mm
  6. 🌦 21° 13° 💧 4.5mm
  7. 🌦 22° 12° 💧 2.4mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Gorilla beringei
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Numida meleagris
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Kobus kob
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Ciconia microscelis
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Papio anubis
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Damaliscus korrigum
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Colobus guereza
2026-01-02 · Uganda
Pseudobunaea tyrrhena
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★☆ 9.0/10
Buhoma Lodge
Safari Lodge · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeLaundry Service
234 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.4/10
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Luxury · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From $595 / night · +$420 upgrade
Game DrivesCultural VisitsWalking SafarisAirport TransfersGym / Fitness
187 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.8/10
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Safari Lodge · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeGame DrivesBush Breakfast
198 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Mweya Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Queen Elizabeth National Park
From $245 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiRestaurantBar / LoungeBush BreakfastHot-Air Balloon
287 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Kasenyi Safari Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Queen Elizabeth National Park
From $220 / night · +$180 upgrade
Spa & WellnessHot-Air BalloonFamily FriendlyHoneymoon SetupSolar Powered
198 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ410		 NBO → EBB
Nairobi · Entebbe · Non-stop 		08:00 09:10 1h 10m Daily $220 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1379		 DOH → EBB
Doha · Entebbe · 1 stop 		07:45 15:35 7h 00m Daily $850 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Brussels Airlines
SN461		 BRU → EBB
Brussels · Entebbe · Non-stop 		10:30 21:35 9h 05m Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun $1,050 Book on Brussels Airlines ↗
Emirates
EK729		 DXB → EBB
Dubai · Entebbe · Non-stop 		10:50 15:55 6h 05m Daily $780 Book on Emirates ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser + driver-guide
  • 7 nights full-board
  • Gorilla permit
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • All park fees
  • Batwa community visit

cancelExcludes

  • International flights
  • Visa ($50)
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
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