6 Days Uganda safari

6 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari

With Midrange Accommodation – Hartebeest Tours and Travels Ltd

Experience the best of Uganda in just 6 days! From the dense forests of Kibale and Bwindi to the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Uganda’s top wildlife and primate destinations. Stay at handpicked midrange lodges that offer great comfort and warm hospitality.

6 Days Uganda safari
Lion on a tree

Safari Highlights

  • 🐘 Game drives & boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • 🐒 Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

  • 🦍 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • 🌄 Scenic drives through the Rwenzori Mountains & Kigezi Highlands

  • 👣 Cultural encounters & nature walks

Day-by-Day Itinerary (Midrange Lodges)

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Kibale National Park

You’ll be welcomed at Entebbe International Airport by your safari guide and transferred to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through tea estates and beautiful countryside. Optional visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary depending on arrival time.

  • 🛏️ Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge or Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

  • 🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After an early breakfast, enjoy an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale. Later, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains en route. Optional evening game drive if time allows.

  • 🛏️ Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge or Elephant Plains Lodge

  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Embark on a morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelope species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, known for its dense populations of hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

6 Days Uganda safari
Boat Safari at the Kazinga Channel
  • 🛏️ Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge or Elephant Plains Lodge

  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, passing through the Ishasha Sector where you may spot tree-climbing lions. Continue to the Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa.”

  • 🛏️ Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge

  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

Early breakfast followed by a briefing at the park headquarters, then begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek. Spend up to an hour observing a habituated gorilla family, then return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection.

6 Days Uganda safari
Baby Gorilla
  • 🛏️ Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge

  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Return to Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, start your scenic return journey to Entebbe, with lunch en route and optional stops for souvenirs or craft shopping. Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport for your flight.

  • 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

✅ Gorilla & chimpanzee permits
✅ Park entrance fees & all activities mentioned
✅ Ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicle
✅ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✅ Midrange accommodation (5 nights)
✅ Meals as specified
✅ Bottled drinking water
✅ Airport pickup and drop-off

What’s Not Included

❌ International flights & visas
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips & personal expenses
❌ Optional activities not listed

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