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6 Days Big Five & Gorilla Safari in Uganda

Six days is tight for combining Murchison Falls with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by road alone, so this itinerary uses a domestic flight to connect the two — the most time-efficient way to get both Big Five wildlife and gorilla trekking into under a week.

6 Days Big Five & Gorilla Safari in UgandaFrom $n/a pp (budget) · see full pricing below
Budget$n/a
Mid-range$2,600
Luxury$4,200

Day 1 — Kampala to Murchison Falls

Drive via Masindi, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking — your Big Five rhino component. Evening game drive on arrival.

Highlights

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa — the rhino leg of your Big Five
  • Evening game drive on arrival

Day 2 — Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Morning game drive in Buligi (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard chances), afternoon Nile boat cruise.

Highlights

  • Full morning game drive covering lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard territory
  • Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls

Day 3 — Fly to Bwindi

Morning charter flight from Pakuba/Bugungu airstrip to Kihihi or Kisoro, near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Afternoon at leisure to acclimatise.

Highlights

  • A scenic domestic flight replacing what would otherwise be a 2-day drive
  • Afternoon to rest and prepare ahead of trekking

Day 4 — Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi

Full-day mountain gorilla trekking — permit and briefing in the early morning, trek duration variable.

Highlights

  • One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family
  • The trip's signature experience

Day 5 — Bwindi to Kampala/Entebbe

Return flight to Entebbe, or a scenic road transfer via Lake Mburo if time and schedule allow.

Highlights

  • Return flight over the Rift Valley
  • Optional stop at Lake Mburo if travelling by road

Day 6 — Departure or Extension

Free morning in Kampala/Entebbe before your onward flight, or extend with an Entebbe extension.

Highlights

  • Flexible final morning
  • Option to add a stop at UWEC (Entebbe) before your flight

What's Included

Included

  • Ground transport
  • Domestic flights (Murchison–Bwindi sector)
  • Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation
  • Driver-guide
  • Boat cruise fee
  • Gorilla permit

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Gratuities
  • Ziwa fee

Accommodation Options

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See Also

See the 8-Day road-based version for a slower-paced alternative, or read about gorilla permit pricing.