6 Days Uganda Safari for Wildlife & Gorilla Trek on a Low Budget
Experience the best of Uganda’s safari destinations on this 6 Days Uganda Safari, combining budget gorilla trekking Uganda and an affordable Uganda wildlife safari. Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on a gorilla trek and wildlife tour, spotting lions, leopards, hippos, Cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, Topis, Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbucks, bushbucks, duikers, and warthogs along the game tracks.
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to encounter endangered mountain gorillas along side other primates and bird species imclusive of those that are endemic to the Albertine Rift.
In Kibale Forest National Park, enjoy it’s major highlight, the chimpanzee trekking accompanied by a Bigodi swamp walk, all part of this low-cost Uganda safari package. Stay in budget-friendly safari lodges with breathtaking views and delicious meals.
Highlights of the 6 Days Uganda Safari
- Wander through Bigodi wetland Sanctuary while sighting different primate and bird species.
- Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the mountain gorillas.
- Walk through the jungles searching for the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Visit the local communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
6 Days Uganda Safari Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by air-conditioned safari vehicle.
- Day 2: Bwindi National Park: Gorilla trekking & Community visit.
- Day 3: To Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha sector for boat cruise.
- Day 4: Game viewing and ride to Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 5: Explore Kibale Forest National Park: Chimp trek & wetland walk.
- Day 6: Kampala/Entebbe: Departure!!!
Detailed Itinerary for the 6 Days Uganda Safari
Day 1: Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by air-conditioned safari vehicle
Travel to south-western Uganda by the air-conditioned safari vehicle. On getting to the Equator crossing along Kampala-Masaka highway, take a break for photography, coffee and leg stretching.
Go on with the journey while enjoying picturesque views of the roadside markets, beautiful villages and stunning landscapes. Have a lunch break at Mbarara Town and arrive Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening.
Travel time: 8-9 hours.
Accommodation options;
- Mahogany Springs Camp (moderate).
- Ride of a woman Bandas (budget).
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Bwindi National Park: Gorilla trekking & Community visit
It’s now time to head out and discover the life and behavior of our close relatives in the jungles of Bwindi National Park. There are a number of gorilla families (totaling to 20 in this Park) and you will spend time with one of them.
While the activity is available all year round, it is not recommended in wet weather as it is easy to get stuck in mud and walk through denser vegetation.
Following a delicious breakfast at your Lodge, drive or walk out to the Park Headquarters for briefing from Park Rangers on the dos and don’ts of gorilla treks.
Enjoy views and beautiful sights along the way and eventually meet the mountain gorillas after 1-4 hours of walking through the jungles. Get to spend one hour watching the Giant Apes and return to the Lodge for lunch.
After you had lunch, get a chance to visit the nearby local community to learn about their lifestyle, cultures and traditions. A delicious dinner will be served at the Lodge, as you relax from the day’s activities.
Accommodation options;
- Mahogany Springs Camp (moderate).
- Ride of a woman Bandas (budget).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: To Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha sector for boat cruise

This day is for transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a supplementary wildlife safari. Start with breakfast at the Lodge and check-out for the journey to the medley of wonders via Ishasha sector where tree-climbing lions will be spotted.
Start driving through the southern sector while encountering Topis, Uganda Kobs, Defassa waterbucks, Oribis, buffaloes and most interestingly tree-climbing lions relaxing on fig tree branches.
Continue to the Lodge for lunch and later embark on the boat ride through Kazinga Channel. This activity will take 2-3 hours with lots of hippo and crocodile sights, alongside buffaloes, elephants and Defassa waterbucks.
Accommodation;
- Ihamba Lakeside Resort or Enganzi Safari Lodge (moderate).
- Simba Safari Camp or Pumba Safari Cottages (budget).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Game viewing and ride to Kibale Forest National Park
Have breakfast, head out to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park where lots of game will be seen and they include lions, leopards, Uganda Kobs, Topis, Defassa waterbucks, Elephants, Cape buffaloes, Hippos, spotted hyenas, warthogs, bushbucks, to mention but a few.
This game drive will last 3-4 hours with lunch at the Lodge and later journey to Kibale Forest National Park for another unmatched wildlife experience. Be in Kibale Forest National Park late evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation;
- Primate Lodge Kibale (midrange).
- Chimpanzee Guesthouse (budget).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive time: 2-3 hours.
Day 5: Explore Kibale Forest National Park: Chimp trek & wetland walk
Today, you will be trekking the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park, the primate Capital of the World. You start the day with breakfast at the Lodge, then with your backpack and walking stick meet at Kanyanchu for briefing from Park Rangers.
Begin searching for the Great Apes at 8:00am and expect 1-3 hours of walking before these interesting creatures are finally seen. Have one hour of observation and photography then head back to the Lodge for Lunch.
In the evening explore Bigodi wetland Sanctuary through a guided walk that lasts 1-2 hours. Here, expect to see about 8 primate species and over 200 species of birds that call the Sanctuary home. From here, you will be driven back to the Lodge for dinner.
Accommodation;
- Kibale Forest Camp (midrange).
- Chimpanzee Guesthouse (budget).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive time: 2-3 hours.
Day 6: Kampala/Entebbe: Departure!!!
Spend part of your last day exploring the Crater Lakes within the area and leave for Kampala City. This journey is about 5 hours and in the evening continue with your scheduled International flight.
The 6 Days Uganda Safari package includes;
- Road transfers by air-conditioned safari vehicle.
- Park entry fees.
- Government taxes & levies.
- Drinks and snacks provided during the trip.
- Chimpanzee permit.
- Gorilla trekking permit.
- Game viewing fees.
- Services of a qualified fulltime English speaking guide.
- Community tours.
- The guided wetland walk.
This 6 Days Uganda Safari package doesn’t includes;
- Ugandan visa, if required.
- Other personal expenses like Premium drinks, cigarettes, shopping, laundry services, telephone calls, to mention but a few.
Best Time for Gorilla Trekking and Game drives in Uganda
The best time for gorilla trekking and game drives in Uganda is during the dry seasons that range from June to September and December to February. These months come with little or no rainfalls at all making gorilla trails in Bwindi forest much easier to navigate during the gorilla trekking adventure.
Similarly, these dry months also come with the best wildlife views as animals tend to congregate around the water sources making them easier to spot. The moderate rainfall ensure that the the game drives tracks remain accessible enhancing the overall wildlife safari experience.