Kyambura Gorge Lodge
A Volcanoes Safaris lodge above the Kyambura Gorge, where chimpanzees live in the forest below.
Ask about this lodge# LTM-UG-GQ5|5 days, 4 nights
5-Day Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Safari
Starts & endsEntebbeRouteEntebbe › BwindiA private trip: it starts on any day you choose, and every quote is all-inclusive.
A private safari, 5 days, 4 nights
This private safari combines Uganda's best-known savannah park with its gorillas. You drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and the Kazinga Channel cruise, pass through the Ishasha sector on the way south, and spend two nights at Bwindi for your gorilla trek.
A scheduled flight from Kihihi back to Entebbe saves a full day on the road at the end.
Highlights
- Kasenyi game drive and the Kazinga Channel cruise
- Ishasha, home of the tree-climbing lions
- One hour with a mountain gorilla family
- Two nights on the edge of Bwindi forest
- Flight back to Entebbe from Kihihi
Day by day
- Entebbe
- Queen Elizabeth
- Bwindi
- Entebbe
Day 1Entebbe › Queen Elizabeth
Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth
A long but scenic drive west through Mbarara and down into the Rift Valley, arriving at your lodge in the late afternoon.
Day 2Queen Elizabeth
Game drive and the Kazinga Channel
An early drive on the Kasenyi plains, then the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 3Queen Elizabeth › Ishasha › Buhoma
Through Ishasha to Bwindi
South through the Ishasha sector with a game drive to look for lions in the fig trees, then on to Buhoma on the edge of Bwindi.
Day 4Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla trekking
The 8:00 briefing, then the trek to your gorilla family and an hour in their company. The afternoon is free.
Day 5Buhoma › Kihihi › Entebbe
Fly back to Entebbe
A short drive to Kihihi for the scheduled flight to Entebbe.
Lodges are confirmed in writing when you book, and timings are adjusted to your dates and pace.
Where you stay
Two nights at each, or lodges of the same standard if they are full on your dates.
Bwindi Lodge
A Volcanoes Safaris lodge at Buhoma, its bandas facing the forest edge.
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Private vehicle and guide
A 4x4 with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide, for you alone.
Luxury lodges
Every night at a lodge chosen for its position and its standards.
Fees and permits included
Park entry, permits and the activities in the itinerary are in the price.
Flexible by design
Lengthen, upgrade or combine the trip before you pay.
Included
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Private vehicle and driver-guide
- 4 nights at luxury lodges, full board
- Park entry fees
- Scheduled flight Kihihi–Entebbe
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Drinks at lodges other than water, tea and coffee
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
Good to know
Fitness
Easy apart from the gorilla trek, which can be strenuous.
Best time
June to September and December to February.
What to bring
Packing for both savannah and forest: layers, rain jacket, boots, gloves and binoculars.
Make it longer
Add Kibale at the start for chimpanzees.
Dates & availability
This is a private trip, so it starts on any day you choose. Choose a month to carry it into the quote request.
What every quote includes
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Private vehicle and driver-guide
- 4 nights at luxury lodges, full board
- Park entry fees
- Scheduled flight Kihihi–Entebbe
Quotes depend on your dates, the size of your group and the lodges you choose. Green-season months are often better value, and Christmas and New Year can carry lodge supplements.
Reviews from this trip
Verified reviews appear here once guests are home.
Questions travellers ask
Can the safari start with the gorillas instead?
Yes. The route can run in either direction depending on permit dates.
Is there time to see chimpanzees?
Not on this itinerary. Add two nights in Kibale at the start for chimpanzee tracking.
Will we see lions?
Lions are often found on the Kasenyi plains and in Ishasha, but sightings are never guaranteed.
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Something made for you
Any trip can be lengthened, upgraded or combined across both countries. Send your dates and the number of travellers, and you'll get a costed plan within a day.