6-Day Uganda Adventure Safari: Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife & White-Water Rafting
Uganda 6 Days / 5 Nights 1-6 people
$3,030 per person (02 travelers)
Overview
This safari package combines adventure, wildlife, and gorilla trekking in Uganda, making it ideal for travellers with limited holiday time who want to experience the country’s natural wonders.
The safari experiences begin on the River Nile with exhilarating white-water rafting over approximately 20 kilometres of scenic river, navigating rapids of different grades along the way.
Next, you travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, lions, and leopards.
The final highlight is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, where you trek through the rainforest to encounter these remarkable primates.
Quick Safari Notes
- The safari begins and ends in Entebbe, with company-provided pick-up and drop-off services.
- A professional tour guide accompanies you throughout the trip, providing expert guidance and assistance.
- The safari features exciting activities, including gorilla trekking, game viewing, and white-water rafting.
- It follows a fixed schedule, with accommodation, gorilla trekking, and white-water rafting paid for in advance. Last-minute changes are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
- Gorilla trekking is included in the safari and takes approximately 2–5 hours through the steep and dense forest of Bwindi, requiring reasonable physical fitness.
- It is suitable for groups, couples, families, young travellers, and solo travellers. However, gorilla trekking is limited to travellers aged 16 years and above.
- Children aged 3 years and above can participate in white-water rafting, though Grade 5 rafting is limited to those aged 12 years and above.
- Road travel is provided in a 4x4 Toyota Hiace safari van with a pop-up roof for excellent wildlife viewing.
- During the safari, overnight accommodation is provided in budget and mid-range guesthouses, cottages, and tented camps, offering clean, comfortable, and well-maintained rooms.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport and after completing immigration formalities, your assigned tour guide warmly welcomes you and transfers you to your reserved accommodation in Entebbe.
Meal Plan: Dinner
Early in the morning, you embark on a 3-hour drive to Kayunga, enjoying scenic views of the countryside along the way.
Upon arrival, you enjoy an exhilarating 5-hour white-water rafting adventure on the River Nile, navigating Grade 3 to Grade 5 rapids.
After the rafting adventure, you drive to your accommodation and spend the rest of the evening relaxing.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you embark on a 7–8-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Ugandan countryside along the way.
En route, you stop at the Equator Monument in Kayabwe for photos and demonstrations showing how water swirls in opposite directions on either side of the Equator.
Following the visit, you continue to Mbarara City for lunch before proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Upon arrival, you check in at your accommodation and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Begin the day with a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, antelopes, lions, and leopards.
After the game drive, you embark on a 4–5-hour journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, taking in scenic views of southwestern Uganda’s countryside and terraced hills.
Upon arrival in Bwindi, you check in at your accommodation and relax in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trekking.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, you take a 5–10-minute drive to the park headquarters for an 8:00 a.m. briefing, where rangers provide essential trekking guidelines before you begin the gorilla trek.
After the briefing, you trek through the steep, dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, you spend up to one hour observing their natural behaviour and taking photos.
After the trek, you return to your accommodation and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Note: After gorilla trekking, you can opt for any of these available activities at an extra cost, such as nature walks, community visits, and birdwatching.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early in the morning, you embark on a 9–10-hour journey to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight. Although the journey is long, the scenic landscapes along the way make the drive enjoyable.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Highlights
- Experience thrilling gorilla trekking through the dense rainforest of Bwindi to encounter endangered mountain gorillas.
- Enjoy captivating game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, and leopards.
- Experience exhilarating white-water rafting on the iconic River Nile, navigating rapids of different grades.
Price Per Person (USD)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3970 | 3030 | 2760 | 2590 | 2560 | 2480 |
Price Includes
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Accommodation for 5 nights as indicated in the itinerary
- Road transport using a 4 x 4 Toyota Hiace Van
- Services of an English-speaking guide/driver
- Water rafting on River Nile
- Meals as indicated during the safari duration
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Airport transfers
Price Excludes
- International travel to/from Entebbe
- Personal /travel insurance
- Entry Visa fees into Uganda
- Domestic flights (if required)
- Payment charges (when using online payment methods)
- Tips (gratuity) to guides (recommended)
- Any activity indicated as optional
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- All kinds of drinks apart from water
Accommodations
| Nights | Destination | Lodge/Hotel | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Entebbe Town | Airport Link Guest House | Standard |
| Night 2 | Kangulumira/ Kayunga | The Haven Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Night 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | The Bush Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Nights 4 & 5 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Ride For A Woman | Mid-Range |
Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking. If the quoted accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar-standard alternative and notify you before confirmation.
Preferred accommodation or upgrades can be requested to suit your preferences, though such changes may affect the tour cost.
Please contact us for special accommodation requests.Safari Highlights
- Experience thrilling gorilla trekking through the dense rainforest of Bwindi to encounter endangered mountain gorillas.
- Enjoy captivating game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, and leopards.
- Experience exhilarating white-water rafting on the iconic River Nile, navigating rapids of different grades.
