6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Holiday

6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Holiday

The 6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Holiday offers an unforgettable journey through two of Uganda’s most iconic safari destinations.

This carefully planned adventure combines exciting wildlife encounters in Queen Elizabeth National Park with the world-famous Uganda gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Jackal Adventures Africa designed this itinerary for travelers who want to experience Uganda’s extraordinary wildlife within a short but rewarding holiday.

Detailed: 6- Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Holiday

Day 1Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and Drive to Hotel for Relaxation

• Meal Plan: D
• Accommodation: K-Hotel 

 

Day 2Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

The drive showcases Uganda’s beautiful countryside, featuring rolling hills, fertile farmland, roadside markets, tea plantations, and welcoming rural communities. Every section of the journey introduces another beautiful landscape while providing insight into everyday Ugandan life.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Kasenyi Safari Camp 

 

Day 3Lion Tracking & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin early with a rewarding morning game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains, where wildlife activity reaches its highest levels during the cooler morning hours.

After lunch, continue with a memorable boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward while supporting one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos. Massive crocodiles bask along the shoreline as elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes gather to drink.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D 
• Accommodation: Kasenyi Safari Camp

 

Day 4Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park. This scenic region features rolling terraced hills, fertile valleys, winding mountain roads, and charming rural communities. Every viewpoint reveals another stunning landscape that highlights Uganda’s natural beauty.

The drive also presents excellent opportunities to observe traditional farming methods, local markets, and everyday village life. Small communities welcome visitors with genuine hospitality while colorful plantations cover the surrounding hillsides.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D 
• Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge 

 

Day 5Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, travel to the park headquarters for a comprehensive briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Soon afterward, begin your trek through one of Africa’s oldest tropical forests. The trail passes beneath towering trees, dense bamboo, giant ferns, and moss-covered vegetation while experienced trackers search for one of Bwindi’s habituated gorilla families.

After your trek, continue your cultural discovery by visiting nearby Batwa communities. The Batwa Cultural Experience introduces traditional forest survival skills, hunting techniques, herbal medicine, storytelling, music, and dance.

• Meal Plan: B, L, D
• Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge 

 

Day 6Transfer to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and cross into Rwanda before continuing to Kigali. Enjoy scenic views of Rwanda’s rolling hills with a lunch stop en route, depending on your flight schedule, before proceeding to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

• Meal Plan: B, L

 

6-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Holiday Inclusions & Exclusions

 

Included

• Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
• Domestic Flights
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)
• AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Safari Quotation

No. Of People	2 People	4 People	6 People
Rate Per Person	3,925	3,375	3,195

Rates are per person sharing, in USD. Final pricing is tailored to your travel dates, lodge selection, and group size.