The 4 Days Uganda Safari is an exceptional short Uganda tour package taking you through a thrilling Mountain Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) & Game Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP). Tailored and guided by
Silverback gorilla tour, the 4 Days Uganda safari offers you the best of Uganda’s primates and wildlife experience. You will explore the beauty in two of Uganda’s top popular tourism destinations
Located in Southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is a spectacular rain-forest park. The gorilla Park stretches up to 331sq.km, founded in 1991 as one of the 10 Uganda National Parks. This Park is home to over 120 mammal species including half of all the total population of mountain gorillas, 360 bird species, and others. On your 4-day Uganda Safari in Bwindi National Park, you will engage in Mountain Gorilla Trekking and a cultural walk in the Batwa Community.
Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is one of the best Uganda wildlife safari parks, mostly visited for game viewing and boat cruise. It sits on 1978 sq.km of land area, consisting largely of savanna grassland, rainforest, acacia trees, and protects the big game- Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Elephants.
Interestingly, it is the only Uganda National Park where the Tree Climbing Lions can be sighted on Uganda safari. 4 Days Uganda Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park takes you through an unforgettable Game drive and Boat Cruise.
Highlights of the 4-Day Uganda Safari
- Day 1: Trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South-western circuit
- Day 2: Gorilla Tracking Bwindi and Cultural Walk
- Day 3: Trip from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth- Uganda wildlife tour
- Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of the 4 Days Uganda Safari
Day 1: Trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South-western circuit
Early morning, pick up by Uganda tour guide after breakfast and start the 8-9 hours’ drive to Ruhija sector of Bwindi, South-western Uganda. Expect a stopover at Equator (Kayabwe) to take pictures and lunch in Mbarara. As you proceed to Kabale, expect great sceneries that make this part the “Switzerland of Africa” and check into the booked accommodation Ruhija for an overnight stay.
Accommodations: Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (Luxury lodge choice), Gorilla Mist Camp /Trekkers Tavern Lodge (Moderate/Mid-range choice), Bakiga Lodge/Gift of Nature Lodge (Basic/Mid-range choice)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi and cultural walk.
Assemble at Ruhija briefing point to have insight into gorilla trekking guidelines from the senior park official. Begin 2-6 hours of exploring Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see mountain gorilla families in the Ruhija area. Upon finding these apes, like other sectors, you have an ultimate 1-hour fr face to face interaction and photography, then walk back to your accommodation. Get some refreshment and end the day with the Batwa Pygmy community tour.
Accommodations: Ruhija Gorilla Lodge (Luxury lodge choice), Gorilla Mist Camp /Trekkers Tavern Lodge (Moderate/Mid-range choice), Bakiga Lodge/Gift of Nature Lodge (Basic/Mid-range choice)
Day 3: Trip from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth- Uganda wildlife tour
Day 3 of the 4 Days Uganda Safari Tour starts with a hot cup of tea/coffee and then you check out from your accommodation, ready for 3-4 hours’ trip to Queen Elizabeth. Be driven via the southern area – Ishasha for an incredible view of relaxed Tree Climbing Lions. Lunch at booked accommodation at Queen Elizabeth and later, you have
Kazinga Channel boat cruise expedition lasting for 2-3 hours.
Kazinga Channel is magical, connects Lake George and Lake Edward, and on a boat cruise, expect to view crocodiles, hippos, water birds, and so on. Get back to relax a little then proceed for an evening guided game drive to see lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, antelopes of different types, warthogs, leopards, birds, etc.
Accommodations: Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury choice), Kyambura Game Lodge (Moderate lodge), Enganzi Lodge/Bush Lodge (Budget)
Day 4: Chimp Tracking Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Entebbe.
Drive to Kalinzu Forest for a Chimpanzee Tracking experience just in the nearby Queen Elizabeth National Park. See more than chimps as you come across baboons, vervets, colobus monkeys, forest birds, and unique flora. Walk back after 1 hour of observing chimps at Kalinzu Forest Reserve then drive back to Kampala through Mbarara City and have lunch at a hotel in Mbarara before you connect to Entebbe.
