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4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

Experience Uganda’s mountain gorillas and beautiful savannah wildlife on this 4-day gorilla trekking and Lake Mburo safari.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Spend time observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat before continuing to Lake Mburo National Park.

At Lake Mburo, enjoy game drives through the park’s open grasslands and woodlands, with opportunities to see zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, elands and other wildlife.

This safari combines gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing and beautiful countryside scenery, making it ideal for travellers looking to experience two of Uganda’s national parks in a short trip.

Main Experiences: Gorilla Trekking, Game Drives & Scenic Countryside Transfers
Starting & Ending Point: Kampala or Entebbe

SAFARI ITINERARY

4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

4 Days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Lake Mburo National Park → Entebbe
01
DAY 1

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, meet your Kenzi Safaris driver-guide and begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda.

The drive takes approximately 9–10 hours, passing through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rolling hills, banana plantations, small towns and rural communities.

Enjoy lunch along the way, with stops for refreshments, photographs and a chance to stretch your legs.

Continue towards Bwindi, arriving at your lodge in the evening. Check in, enjoy dinner and relax as you prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience.

Safari Activities

  • Meet the Kenzi Safaris driver-guide after breakfast.
  • Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 9–10 hours).
  • Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, rolling hills, banana plantations, towns and rural communities.
  • Lunch stop along the way.
  • Refreshment, photography and stretching stops during the journey.
  • Arrive at the Bwindi lodge in the evening.
  • Check in, have dinner and relax.
  • Prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience.

Accommodation

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
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Meals

Lunch · Dinner

02
DAY 2

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park.

Travel through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and traditional cattle-grazing areas.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy some time to relax.

In the late afternoon, head into Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive.

Explore the park’s open grasslands and woodland areas while searching for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and other wildlife. Leopards and hyenas may also be seen with some luck.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Safari Activities

  • Breakfast and check-out from the lodge
  • Travel to Lake Mburo National Park through southwestern Uganda
  • Scenic drive through rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and cattle-grazing areas
  • Arrive at the lodge and have lunch
  • Relaxation/rest at the lodge
  • Late-afternoon game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Wildlife viewing, including zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs and waterbucks
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation

Rwakobo Rock
Rwakobo Rock Rwakobo Rock Rwakobo Rock

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

03
DAY 3

Scenic Transfer & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park.

Travel through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and traditional cattle-grazing areas.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy some time to relax.

In the late afternoon, head into Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive.

Explore the park’s open grasslands and woodland areas while searching for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and other wildlife. Leopards and hyenas may also be seen with some luck.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Safari Activities

  • Check out and travel to Lake Mburo National Park
  • Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda – rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and cattle-grazing areas
  • Arrive at the lodge and have lunch
  • Relax and prepare for the afternoon activity
  • Late-afternoon game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Wildlife viewing – zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs and waterbucks, with possible leopard and hyena sightings
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Accommodation

Hyena Hill Lodge
Hyena Hill Lodge Hyena Hill Lodge Hyena Hill Lodge

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

04
DAY 4

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for your final game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

Enjoy another opportunity to see the park’s wildlife as animals become active in the cooler morning hours.

Alternatively, you may choose an optional guided walking safari for a closer experience of the park’s natural surroundings.

After the morning activity, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

Along the way, stop at the Equator for lunch, photographs and an opportunity to browse locally made crafts and souvenirs.

Continue to Kampala or Entebbe, where your Kenzi Safaris driver-guide will drop you at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

This marks the end of your 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari.

Safari Activities

  • Optional guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe
  • Stop at the Equator for lunch
  • Take photographs at the Equator
  • Browse locally made crafts and souvenirs
  • Transfer to hotel or Entebbe International Airport
  • End of the 4-day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch

Included

  • One gorilla trekking permit per person
  • Three nights' accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • National park entrance fees
  • Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
  • All scheduled road transfers
  • Government taxes applicable to the safari package

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically included
  • Uganda visa and other immigration fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation before or after the safari
  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and other beverages not included with meals
  • Laundry services
  • Telephone calls and other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Souvenirs and personal shopping
  • Optional guided walking safari
  • Optional Batwa community experience
  • Gorilla habituation experience unless booked separately
  • Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Government-imposed increases in park fees, permits or taxes after booking
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SAFARI OVERVIEW

Your Safari Route

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Lake Mburo National Park → → Entebbe
▦4 Days3 Nights
⌖3 DestinationsBwindi Impenetrable National Park → Entebbe
→Start & EndBwindi Impenetrable National Park → Entebbe
Overnight StopSafari Route✈Start / End
Safari Itinerary

Your Journey

DAY 1

01

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Itinerary of Day 1

After breakfast, meet your Kenzi Safaris driver-guide and begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda.

The drive takes approximately 9–10 hours, passing through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rolling hills, banana plantations, small towns and rural communities.

Enjoy lunch along the way, with stops for refreshments, photographs and a chance to stretch your legs.

Continue towards Bwindi, arriving at your lodge in the evening. Check in, enjoy dinner and relax as you prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience.

Where to Stay Tonight

Meals Included

Lunch Dinner

Safari Activities of Day 1

  • Meet the Kenzi Safaris driver-guide after breakfast.
  • Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 9–10 hours).
  • Scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, rolling hills, banana plantations, towns and rural communities.
  • Lunch stop along the way.
  • Refreshment, photography and stretching stops during the journey.
  • Arrive at the Bwindi lodge in the evening.
  • Check in, have dinner and relax.
  • Prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking experience.
DAY 2

02

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

Itinerary of Day 2

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park.

Travel through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and traditional cattle-grazing areas.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy some time to relax.

In the late afternoon, head into Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive.

Explore the park’s open grasslands and woodland areas while searching for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and other wildlife. Leopards and hyenas may also be seen with some luck.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Where to Stay Tonight

Meals Included

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Safari Activities of Day 2

  • Breakfast and check-out from the lodge
  • Travel to Lake Mburo National Park through southwestern Uganda
  • Scenic drive through rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and cattle-grazing areas
  • Arrive at the lodge and have lunch
  • Relaxation/rest at the lodge
  • Late-afternoon game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Wildlife viewing, including zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs and waterbucks
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
DAY 3

03

Scenic Transfer & Afternoon Game Drive

Itinerary of Day 3

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park.

Travel through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and traditional cattle-grazing areas.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy some time to relax.

In the late afternoon, head into Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive.

Explore the park’s open grasslands and woodland areas while searching for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and other wildlife. Leopards and hyenas may also be seen with some luck.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Where to Stay Tonight

Meals Included

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Safari Activities of Day 3

  • Check out and travel to Lake Mburo National Park
  • Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda – rolling hills, terraced farms, banana plantations and cattle-grazing areas
  • Arrive at the lodge and have lunch
  • Relax and prepare for the afternoon activity
  • Late-afternoon game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Wildlife viewing – zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs and waterbucks, with possible leopard and hyena sightings
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
DAY 4

04

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

Itinerary of Day 4

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for your final game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

Enjoy another opportunity to see the park’s wildlife as animals become active in the cooler morning hours.

Alternatively, you may choose an optional guided walking safari for a closer experience of the park’s natural surroundings.

After the morning activity, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

Along the way, stop at the Equator for lunch, photographs and an opportunity to browse locally made crafts and souvenirs.

Continue to Kampala or Entebbe, where your Kenzi Safaris driver-guide will drop you at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

This marks the end of your 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari.

Safari Activities of Day 4

  • Optional guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Travel back to Kampala or Entebbe
  • Stop at the Equator for lunch
  • Take photographs at the Equator
  • Browse locally made crafts and souvenirs
  • Transfer to hotel or Entebbe International Airport
  • End of the 4-day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

Meals of Day 4

✓Breakfast ✓Lunch
GOOD TO KNOW

Here’s a clear overview of what is included in your safari and what is not, so you can plan with confidence.

Included

All the essentials for your safari experience.

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One gorilla trekking permit per person
Three nights' accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
Bottled drinking water during the safari
National park entrance fees
Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
All scheduled road transfers
Government taxes applicable to the safari package

Not Included

Items to plan for separately.

Travel Deeper
International and domestic flights unless specifically included
Uganda visa and other immigration fees
Travel insurance
Accommodation before or after the safari
Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and other beverages not included with meals
Laundry services
Telephone calls and other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Souvenirs and personal shopping
Optional guided walking safari
Optional Batwa community experience
Gorilla habituation experience unless booked separately
Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Government-imposed increases in park fees, permits or taxes after booking

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