Day 1: Welcome & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Morning:
Your Wild Apes Safaris driver-guide will meet you at your hotel or at Entebbe Airport. We’ll kick off the scenic 8–9 hour road trip to Bwindi with a fun stop at the Kayabwe Equator for photos and a quick stretch.
Afternoon:
Lunch will be in Mbarara City before continuing your journey through rolling hills, plantations, and stunning views of the Virunga massif. Keep your camera close—your driver is always happy to pull over for that perfect shot.
Evening:
Arrive at your lodge, settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest up for tomorrow’s big adventure.
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Mid-Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Drive Time: 8–9 hours
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is the big one—your gorilla trekking day.
After an early breakfast, head to the briefing point where rangers guide you through what to expect in the forest. Trekking can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on where your gorilla family is that day.
But once you find them, everything else fades.
You’ll spend one full magical hour with these gentle giants—watching them feed, play, nap, and interact.
After trekking, return to the lodge to relax, celebrate, and enjoy a quiet evening in the rainforest.
Accommodation
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- Mid-range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Bwindi → Queen Elizabeth NP & Afternoon Game Drive
Bid farewell to Bwindi and head to Queen Elizabeth National Park — the Medley of Wonders. Check in, have lunch, and enjoy an afternoon game drive where elephants, buffaloes, lions, and other wildlife roam. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 4–5 hours
Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start your day with a morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains to catch what you might have missed previously. Return to the lodge for lunch, then head to the Kazinga Channel for a relaxed afternoon boat cruise. Spot hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, and an array of bird species in this water wonderland.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth → Entebbe (Departure)
Enjoy your last safari breakfast, check out, and begin your relaxed drive back to Entebbe.
You’ll stop for lunch on the way before your final drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive Time: 6–7 hours
