Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth
Lions in the fig trees, hippos in the channel and a gorilla family in the mist. Six days from open savannah to ancient forest.
Two worlds in one journey
Begin on the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise bring elephants, buffalo and hippos close. Search for tree climbing lions in Ishasha, then climb into the hills of Bwindi.
There, a ranger leads you to a mountain gorilla family for one full hour, and the Batwa share the stories of their forest. It is a balanced route with a slow day built in.
Your six days in Uganda
The road to the savannah
Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth
The hills open into wide plains. By evening the air smells of dust and wild sage, and the channel glows at sunset.
- 07:00Pick up at Entebbe airport or your Kampala hotel. Meet your driver guide.
- 09:30Photo stop at the Equator crossing.
- 12:30Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 16:30Arrive at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and settle in.
- 19:00Dinner and the sounds of the night.
Game drive and Kazinga cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mornings belong to the plains. Afternoons belong to the water, where hippos, buffalo and elephants gather at the channel edge.
- 06:30Early game drive across the Kasenyi plains.
- 09:30Breakfast and a rest at the lodge.
- 14:30Kazinga Channel boat cruise, about 2 hours.
- 17:00Return to the lodge. Sundowners if you wish.
- 19:00Dinner.
Tree climbing lions and into the hills
Ishasha sector to Buhoma, Bwindi
The southern plains hold fig trees where lions sometimes rest. Then the road lifts into the mist and the hills of Kanungu.
- 07:00Breakfast and check out.
- 08:30Drive south toward the Ishasha sector.
- 11:00Game drive in Ishasha, looking for lions resting in the fig trees.
- 13:30Lunch break.
- 14:30Drive to Buhoma through the hills.
- 17:30Arrive at your lodge in Bwindi. Gear check and early dinner.
Gorilla day
Trek in Buhoma, Bwindi
Today the forest sets the pace. You follow your trackers, and the walk ends in the quiet of a gorilla family’s morning.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at Buhoma park headquarters. Your gorilla family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the gorillas.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge to rest and share the day.
- 19:00Dinner.
Forest and Batwa stories
Slow day in Buhoma
After the big day, a gentler one. Walk beneath the canopy and hear what the Batwa learned from this forest.
- 08:00Guided forest walk on the waterfall trail (optional).
- 11:00Batwa community walk to hear their forest stories and traditions.
- 14:00Free time to relax, bird or enjoy the lodge.
- 19:00Farewell dinner.
The road home
Buhoma to Entebbe or Kampala
One last look at the hills, and a long drive home with stories you will keep telling.
- 07:00Breakfast.
- 08:00Depart Buhoma.
- 12:30Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 17:30Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe.
How will your trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 2. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Choose your lodge level
| Area | Budget (on request) | Midrange | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth, 2 nights | Simba Safari Camp | Enganzi Game Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge |
| Bwindi Buhoma, 3 nights | Buhoma Community Rest Camp | Silverback Lodge | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. Tell us your preference and we will confirm.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide
- Airport or hotel pick up and drop off
- Long drives: Day 1 about 7 to 8 hours, Day 3 about 6 hours with game viewing, Day 6 about 9 hours
- Permit, park fees and lodging handled by us
- Fly in options available on request
What you will do
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Gorilla trek with a UWA ranger and trackers
- Batwa community walk and forest walk
- Optional: chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth, midrange, per person sharing | From USD 2,200 |
| Gorilla permit (foreign nonresident), included | USD 800 |
| Luxury lodges or budget camps | Quoted on request |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Optional chimpanzee tracking, Kyambura Gorge | Quoted at booking |
| Porter, paid on site | USD 15 to 20 |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Gorilla permit
- 5 nights lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Airport transfers
- Park fees and game drives
- Kazinga Channel cruise
- Ranger, trackers and Batwa walk
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Porter, tips and personal items
- Alcoholic drinks
Seasons
Savannah wildlife is easiest in the dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb). Gorillas can be trekked all year. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are lush and quieter.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives unless told otherwise
- Keep 7 metres from the gorillas
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Wear life jackets on the boat cruise
- Armed rangers escort every trek
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Your safari is waiting
Permits are limited to 8 guests per gorilla family each day. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.
Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth
Lions in the fig trees, hippos in the channel and a gorilla family in the mist. Six days from open savannah to ancient forest.
Two worlds in one journey
Begin on the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise bring elephants, buffalo and hippos close. Search for tree climbing lions in Ishasha, then climb into the hills of Bwindi.
There, a ranger leads you to a mountain gorilla family for one full hour, and the Batwa share the stories of their forest. It is a balanced route with a slow day built in.
Your six days in Uganda
The road to the savannah
Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth
The hills open into wide plains. By evening the air smells of dust and wild sage, and the channel glows at sunset.
- 07:00Pick up at Entebbe airport or your Kampala hotel. Meet your driver guide.
- 09:30Photo stop at the Equator crossing.
- 12:30Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 16:30Arrive at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and settle in.
- 19:00Dinner and the sounds of the night.
Game drive and Kazinga cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mornings belong to the plains. Afternoons belong to the water, where hippos, buffalo and elephants gather at the channel edge.
- 06:30Early game drive across the Kasenyi plains.
- 09:30Breakfast and a rest at the lodge.
- 14:30Kazinga Channel boat cruise, about 2 hours.
- 17:00Return to the lodge. Sundowners if you wish.
- 19:00Dinner.
Tree climbing lions and into the hills
Ishasha sector to Buhoma, Bwindi
The southern plains hold fig trees where lions sometimes rest. Then the road lifts into the mist and the hills of Kanungu.
- 07:00Breakfast and check out.
- 08:30Drive south toward the Ishasha sector.
- 11:00Game drive in Ishasha, looking for lions resting in the fig trees.
- 13:30Lunch break.
- 14:30Drive to Buhoma through the hills.
- 17:30Arrive at your lodge in Bwindi. Gear check and early dinner.
Gorilla day
Trek in Buhoma, Bwindi
Today the forest sets the pace. You follow your trackers, and the walk ends in the quiet of a gorilla family’s morning.
- 06:30Breakfast and packed lunch.
- 07:30Briefing at Buhoma park headquarters. Your gorilla family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the gorillas.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge to rest and share the day.
- 19:00Dinner.
Forest and Batwa stories
Slow day in Buhoma
After the big day, a gentler one. Walk beneath the canopy and hear what the Batwa learned from this forest.
- 08:00Guided forest walk on the waterfall trail (optional).
- 11:00Batwa community walk to hear their forest stories and traditions.
- 14:00Free time to relax, bird or enjoy the lodge.
- 19:00Farewell dinner.
The road home
Buhoma to Entebbe or Kampala
One last look at the hills, and a long drive home with stories you will keep telling.
- 07:00Breakfast.
- 08:00Depart Buhoma.
- 12:30Lunch break in Mbarara.
- 17:30Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe.
How will your trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 2. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Choose your lodge level
| Area | Budget (on request) | Midrange | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth, 2 nights | Simba Safari Camp | Enganzi Game Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge |
| Bwindi Buhoma, 3 nights | Buhoma Community Rest Camp | Silverback Lodge | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp |
Or similar lodges, depending on availability. Tell us your preference and we will confirm.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Private 4x4 with a professional local driver guide
- Airport or hotel pick up and drop off
- Long drives: Day 1 about 7 to 8 hours, Day 3 about 6 hours with game viewing, Day 6 about 9 hours
- Permit, park fees and lodging handled by us
- Fly in options available on request
What you will do
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Gorilla trek with a UWA ranger and trackers
- Batwa community walk and forest walk
- Optional: chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Gorillas and Queen Elizabeth, midrange, per person sharing | From USD 2,200 |
| Gorilla permit (foreign nonresident), included | USD 800 |
| Luxury lodges or budget camps | Quoted on request |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Optional chimpanzee tracking, Kyambura Gorge | Quoted at booking |
| Porter, paid on site | USD 15 to 20 |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Gorilla permit
- 5 nights lodging, full board
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Airport transfers
- Park fees and game drives
- Kazinga Channel cruise
- Ranger, trackers and Batwa walk
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Porter, tips and personal items
- Alcoholic drinks
Seasons
Savannah wildlife is easiest in the dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb). Gorillas can be trekked all year. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are lush and quieter.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Stay in the vehicle on game drives unless told otherwise
- Keep 7 metres from the gorillas
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Wear life jackets on the boat cruise
- Armed rangers escort every trek
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Your safari is waiting
Permits are limited to 8 guests per gorilla family each day. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.