5 Days Group Joining Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Queen Elizabeth Safari
Scheduled Group Departure
The 5 Days Group Joining Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari operates on scheduled departures starting on the 15th of February, July, October, and December, with each departure requiring a minimum of 3 confirmed travelers.
This Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth group safari is ideal for travelers looking to experience mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and a wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park while sharing transportation and guide costs with other guests. Once the minimum group size is reached, the departure is confirmed, allowing travelers to enjoy a professionally organized Uganda safari at a more affordable shared-tour rate.
Scheduled Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Group Pricing
The group-joining price is USD 2,098 per person for travelers staying in a double/twin-sharing or triple room. Travelers who prefer their own private room can book the safari at USD 2,258 per person, including the single-room supplement.
These rates make the safari an excellent option for travelers who want to reduce costs by sharing the safari vehicle, professional driver-guide, and transfers, while still enjoying their own confirmed gorilla trekking permit, accommodation, meals, park activities, and the complete safari experience.
5 Days Uganda Group Joining Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari – Day-by-Day Summary
- Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions Experience
- Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Day 5: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park back to Kampala/Entebbe
5 Days Uganda Group Joining Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Group Joining Overview
This 5 Days Uganda Group Joining Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth safari combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with classic wildlife experiences in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is designed for travelers who want to reduce costs by sharing transportation with other guests while still experiencing Uganda’s two biggest safari highlights.
The journey starts from Entebbe or Kampala, travels through Uganda’s scenic southwest to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, continues through the Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions, and finishes with game viewing and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park before returning to Entebbe/Kampala.
Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
We will meet the group at the agreed pickup point in Entebbe or Kampala early in the morning and begin the journey southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Along the way, we will stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs, refreshments and a short break before continuing through the countryside toward southwestern Uganda.
We will arrive in Bwindi in the evening, check into the lodge and prepare for the following morning’s gorilla trekking experience.
Transfer Time: Approximately 8–9 hours including stops
Accommodation: Ruhondeza Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, we will proceed to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point for gorilla trekking orientation.
Together with experienced rangers and trackers, we will enter Bwindi Forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, we will spend the permitted time observing them as they feed, groom, rest, play and interact in their natural rainforest habitat.
After trekking, we will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Accommodation: Ruhondeza Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Bwindi – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, we will leave Bwindi and travel toward Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Sector.
Along the way, we will enjoy a wildlife drive searching for Ishasha’s famous tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, buffaloes, topis, Uganda kobs and other savannah wildlife.
We will then continue to the northern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park and check into the lodge for the evening.
Transfer Time: Approximately 5–6 hours including Ishasha wildlife viewing
Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
We will begin with an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The safari offers opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas and numerous bird species, while leopard sightings are possible with some luck.
After lunch, we will enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where we can see large hippo pods, Nile crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes along the shoreline, together with abundant waterbirds.
We will return to the lodge for our final safari evening.
Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Transfer Back to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, we will begin the return journey toward Kampala and Entebbe.
We will travel through western and central Uganda with suitable comfort and lunch stops along the way before dropping guests at the agreed location in Kampala or Entebbe.
Transfer Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation in Ruhija – Ruhondeza Lodge
During the Bwindi portion of the safari, we will stay at Ruhondeza Lodge in the Ruhija Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a practical and comfortable base for travelers trekking gorillas in Ruhija, helping us avoid unnecessary early-morning transfers to the briefing point.
The lodge offers a peaceful forest atmosphere, simple but comfortable rooms, warm hospitality, and a relaxed setting surrounded by the beautiful highlands of Bwindi. Meals will be arranged at the lodge, including an early breakfast before gorilla trekking and a packed lunch for the trek.
Staying in Ruhija also gives us the advantage of being close to the forest and enjoying the cooler mountain environment, birdlife, and scenic views that make this part of Bwindi especially rewarding.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Wilderness Camp
During the Queen Elizabeth National Park portion of the safari, we will stay at Kazinga Wilderness Camp, a comfortable and peaceful safari property well positioned for exploring the park.
The camp provides a relaxed wilderness atmosphere with comfortable rooms, warm hospitality, and convenient access to the main wildlife areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Its location makes it suitable for early morning game drives and the afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise, helping us keep the safari schedule smooth and unhurried.
Meals will be provided at the camp, and after the day’s activities, guests can return to a quiet setting to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural environment before the next safari experience.
5 Days Group Joining Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari Inclusions
- Group safari transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe
- Accommodation for 4 nights as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the detailed itinerary
- One Uganda mountain gorilla trekking permit per person
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park entrance fees
- Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger services during gorilla trekking
- Queen Elizabeth National Park entrance fees
- Ishasha Sector wildlife viewing experience
- Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bottled drinking water during safari transfers and activities
- Government taxes and service charges
5 Days Group Joining Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth Safari Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, porters, and lodge staff
- Gorilla trekking porter services
- Laundry and other personal expenses
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any services not specifically listed under the inclusions
