Day 1 · Arrival
Arrive Entebbe International Airport. Meet your Mwanzo guide, safari briefing, overnight near Lake Victoria or Kampala.
Uganda safari · 5 days
5-Day Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking
Indicative from $2,199 per person · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Project on every booking
A 5-day Uganda safari with Mwanzo Tours — 5-Day Wildlife, Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking. Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park with expert local guides, comfortable lodges, and permits arranged for you. Solo travellers, couples, and groups welcome. Every booking supports Serah Project.
Book this 5-day Uganda safari with Mwanzo Tours — licensed gorilla trekking Uganda specialists. Part of our Uganda safari tour packages collection. Check availability or read the safari planning guide.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample route — customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Day 2 · Bwindi
Pre-trek briefing. Full-day mountain gorilla trek — 1–6 hour forest hike, one hour with a habituated family. Certificate on completion.
Day 3 · Kibale
Morning chimp trek in Kibale National Park. Afternoon forest walk or Bigodi Wetland sanctuary (optional).
Day 4 · Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive. Kazinga Channel boat cruise — one of Africa's great wildlife corridors.
Day 5 · Departure
Transfer to Entebbe (or Kigali if routed). Day room if evening flight. Farewell from your Mwanzo team.
Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking with habituated families
- Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda's primate forests
- Classic game drives — lions, elephants, buffalo & more
- Time in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Time in Kibale Forest
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
Parks & regions
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Kibale Forest
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Typically included
- Chimpanzee permit included when stated in quote
- Gorilla permit included when stated in quote ($800 UWA fee)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle & UTB-licensed English-speaking guide
- Park entrance & conservation fees
- Accommodation as quoted (mid-range or premium)
- Meals as per itinerary (B/L/D)
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation membership
- Drinking water in vehicle
- Airport transfers on arrival & departure days
- Serah Project contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel & medical insurance (required)
- Gorilla/chimp permits unless stated in quote
- Tips, personal expenses & alcoholic drinks
- Optional activities not in itinerary
Example lodges (named in your quote)
Exact property confirmed in writing before you travel — representative mid-range and premium options:
Mid-range
| Bwindi | Buhoma Haven Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp |
| Queen Elizabeth | Elephant Plains Lodge or Bush Lodge |
| Kibale | Kibale Forest Camp or Turaco Treetops |
| Murchison | Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison |
Premium
| Bwindi | Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs |
| Queen Elizabeth | Mweya Safari Lodge or Kyambura Gorge Lodge |
| Kibale | Primate Lodge Kibale or Kyaninga Lodge |
| Murchison | Paraa Safari Lodge or Baker's Lodge |
Booking & payment
Deposit
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules — we explain this before you pay.
Balance
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card — EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Cancellation
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Your money
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide — what is held, when permits are purchased, and AMREF evacuation cover.
Common questions
How much does a 5-day Uganda safari cost?
Indicative from $2199 per person. Final quote depends on lodges, group size, and permit inclusion.
Can I book gorilla trekking Uganda as a solo traveller?
Yes. Mwanzo Tours runs private departures for solo travellers, couples, and groups — no forced large bus groups.
Does Mwanzo secure gorilla permits?
Yes. We purchase Uganda Wildlife Authority permits on your behalf once a deposit is received. Peak season requires 3–6 months lead time.
Is this Uganda safari package customisable?
Every itinerary is tailored to your dates, fitness, and lodge preference. The day-by-day route shown is a proven template.
What is included in Uganda gorilla trekking packages?
Typically: permit (when quoted), 4×4 transport, UTB-licensed guide, lodges, park fees, and AMREF evacuation cover.
Enquire about this safari
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation — your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa · Meet your planner · Booking terms