5 days Lake Mburo and Bwindi Safari
Highlights of this tour:
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – One-hour encounter with mountain gorillas.
- Scenic Uganda Road Journey – Experience villages, hills, and countryside life.
- Equator Crossing Stop – Iconic photo point at Earth’s midpoint.
- Lake Mburo Wildlife Experience – Zebras, antelopes, and birdlife in savannah.
- Bwindi UNESCO Rainforest – Biodiverse jungle, rich flora and fauna.
- Cultural Community Interaction – Optional Walk with local communities.
Tour Briefing
The many national parks and game reserves testify the natural beauty of Uganda. In the national parks of the country, you can experience the real, yet untouched wilderness. There you will find an extraordinary biodiversity, where mountain gorillas and chimpanzees live beside Sitatunga antelope and forest elephant. You can get in touch with the real rural life in one of the many community projects. Let Uganda
inspire you!
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon your late arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver and transferred to your accommodation. The transfer takes approximately 10–15 minutes depending on traffic.
Overnight at 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals: Dinner Included
Day 2: Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park (By Road)
After a relaxed breakfast, later you will depart morning and begin your scenic drive towards Lake Mburo National Park. This journey offers a wonderful introduction to Uganda’s countryside, with views of local villages, rolling hills, and roadside markets. You will have a stop at the Equator crossing for photos and a short break before continuing to the park.
Lake Mburo National Park is known for its beautiful savannah landscape, acacia woodland, and rich wildlife including zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. You will enjoy a game drive on this day.
Overnight at a Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Full Board
Day 3: Lake Mburo to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, have a morning safari Walk in Lake Mburo National Park. After you will continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from open savannah to the lush, terraced hills of southwestern Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most biologically diverse forests in Africa and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your lodge in preparation for the next day’s trek.
Overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Full Board at the Lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi
Early in the morning, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before starting your gorilla trek.The trek can take a few hours depending on the movement of the gorilla family. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them, watching their behavior, interactions, and daily routines in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.
Optional: Afternoon community walk
Overnight Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Full Board
Day 5: Bwindi to Kampala / Entebbe for departure (Scenic Drive)
After an early breakfast, you will begin your return journey to Kampala / Entebbe by road. This drive, offers extensive views of Uganda’s diverse landscapes, local towns, and rural life, an authentic and enriching travel experience.
A stop at the Equator can be arranged (if not done on Day 2), along with en-route breaks for refreshments and optional lunch. You will be dropped off in Kampala at your preferred location for your onward arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast Included (Lunch en route in Mbarara is optional)
Overnight: Not included. End of Trip!
Quotation: Price of the Itinerary Per person. Tour price per client sharing $1,451 p/p Single room Supplement $250 Plus, Gorilla permit + $800 p/p Included - All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text - Airport pick up - 4x4 safari Jeep for Ground transportation - English speaking Tour Guide / Driver - 1 gorilla permit per person paid separate at $800 per person as quoted above - Taxes Excluded - Visa fees - International flight fares - Drinks / alcoholic drinks - Additional meals - Tips - Activities not part of the described programme - International travel insurance Optional - German or another language speaking Safari-Guide - Other activities highlighted as optional in the itinerary
Please note:
Prices are valid for 2026.
The lodges and hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event that a property is
unavailable, we will be pleased to offer a suitable alternative of a similar range, quality, and service standard to ensure your comfort and satisfaction.
Prices for optional activities may differ if only one person decides to take part.
The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
The prices for different permits are calculated by the UWA and may change in the future
The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, midrange or budget versions of this safari upon request. Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
By booking this safari, the client accepts Feather Trail Safaris terms and conditions of business, available to read on our web site.
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