4 Days Uganda Safari

4-Day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari

Experience the absolute best of Uganda's wild environments. Track endangered mountain gorillas deep within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and enjoy big-game viewing, boat cruises, and nature walks in Lake Mburo National Park.

4 Days / 3 Nights
Bwindi & Lake Mburo
Gorilla Permit $800
4x4 Safari Transport
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park (Game Drive & Boat Cruise)

Morning: Pick-up from Entebbe Airport or hotel by your professional driver-guide. Enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park with a stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and demonstrations.

Afternoon: Check into your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive and a tranquil boat cruise on Lake Mburo. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, elands, zebras, and impalas.

Drive Time: Approx. 5–6 hours | Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation:
  • Budget: Rwakobo Rock Lodge / Mpogo Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge / Mihingo Lodge
  • Luxury: Kigambira Safari Lodge
Day 2: Morning Nature Walk & Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Morning: Embark on an early morning guided nature walk (or optional horseback ride) in Lake Mburo. Exit the park and begin the journey toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Afternoon: Stop for a hot lunch in Mbarara City before driving through rolling terraced hills and banana plantations with stunning views of the Virunga Massif.

Evening: Arrive at Bwindi, check into your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and rest ahead of gorilla trekking.

Drive Time: Approx. 8–9 hours | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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
Day 3: Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience

Morning: After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a ranger briefing on trekking rules. Trek into Bwindi's dense rainforest (lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on gorilla family movements).

Trek & Observation: Spend 1 magical hour observing, photographing, and learning about these gentle giants. Receive your trekking certificate upon completion.

Evening: Relax at the lodge or take an optional cultural visit to the local Batwa community.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge in Bwindi sector (Rushaga / Buhoma / Nkuringo / Ruhija)
Day 4: Return Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe International Airport

Morning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, check out of the lodge, and begin your return journey across the scenic countryside to Kampala or Entebbe.

Afternoon & Evening: Stop along the way for lunch and souvenir shopping at the Equator. Arrive in the late evening for drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.

Drive Time: Approx. 8–9 hours | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Tour Pricing & Rates

Rates are per person sharing in USD. Note: Prices exclude the $800 Gorilla Permit fee unless explicitly requested inside your total package calculation.

Group Size Per Person Rate
1 Person (Solo Traveler) USD $500.00
2 Persons USD $960.00
3 Persons USD $830.00
4 Persons USD $760.00
5 Persons USD $720.00
6 Persons USD $690.00

Budget Tier

$1,300 – $1,600 Total

Includes road transfer, quality standard lodges, and official gorilla permit.

Mid-Range Tier

$1,600 – $2,500 Total

Top-rated safari lodges, enhanced comfort, and full personalized services.

Luxury Tier

$2,500+ Total

Exclusive luxury lodges; optional domestic flights between Bwindi and Entebbe.

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off transfers
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle transport with fuel
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Lake Mburo game drive & boat cruise
  • Lake Mburo nature walk
  • Accommodation & meals as outlined
  • All park entry fees & bottled drinking water in vehicle

What's Excluded

  • Gorilla Permit ($800 Non-Resident / $700 Resident / UGX 300,000 East African)
  • Uganda Entry Visa ($50 applied online via visas.immigration.go.ug)
  • Pre / Post tour accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
  • International flights
  • Tips, alcoholic beverages, laundry, and personal expenses

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