5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari From Australia

Discover Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas and wildlife on this 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari from Australia. For travelers in Australia seeking a short Uganda safari to see gorillas, this 5 Days Uganda gorilla trekking safari is ideal for you. The 5 Days Uganda safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park and game viewing /walking experience in Lake Mburo National Park.

Superfine Safaris Limited is your reliable guide on this 5 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking safari. We can adjust this itinerary to include other wildlife experience such as chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Queen Elizabeth if the clients wish so.

Whether you’re travelling from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or another Australian city, this 5 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking safari is ideal for you at competitive prices

Safari Highlights

Gorilla trekking permit included
Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
Guided walking safari with a park ranger
Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda
Equator crossing experience

Flight from Australia to Uganda

Travelers from Australia to Uganda typically connect through major international hubs before arriving at Entebbe International Airport. Popular routes include:

Sydney – Dubai – Entebbe
Melbourne – Doha – Entebbe
Brisbane – Singapore – Entebbe
Perth – Dubai – Entebbe

Flight time generally ranges between 20 and 28 hours, depending on the airline and layovers.

Detailed 5-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Superfine Safaris Limited guide before being transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may do any of the optional activities which include visiting the Lake Victoria shoreline, local craft markets, Uganda wildlife Education Centre and the botanical gardens among others. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe/ Serena Hotel Entebbe

Midrange: 2 friends Hotel & Beach

Budget : Via Via Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south western Uganda. The 8-10 hours drive takes you through the beautiful country side, tea farms, banana plantations, traditional villages and towns. You will have a stop at the Uganda Equator for refreshment and photography. Proceed to Mbarara for a lunch break and continue with a drive to Bwindi, home to the endangered Mountain gorillas.

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Bwindi Lodge

Midrange: Bakiga Lodge/Engagi Lodge

Budget: Buhoma Community Camp

Driving Distance: Approximately 500 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Enjoy an early breakfast before reporting to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing, registration and gorilla family allocation. You will be assigned two-armed ranger guides from Uganda Wildlife Authority to escort you on a search for gorillas.

Begin the trek looking for the allocated gorilla family. The trek may last between 2 to over 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. The trekking time is also determined by the speed of the slowest member in your group. Ranger guides never leave anyone behind. They move at the speed of the slowest person in the group.

Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these amazing primates in their natural habitat. Watch the silverback guarding his family, observe how gorillas groom, feed, interact and share responsibilities just like in a human home. At the end of the trek, you will be given a gorilla trekking certificate and transfer back to the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mburo – Boat cruise & Game Drive

Following breakfast, depart Bwindi Forest and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. He 4-5 hours’ drive through kigezi rolling hills and Ankole cattle farms is rewarding. Arrive in the afternoon and refresh. Join a boat cruise on Lake Mburo for fresh cold breeze and scenic views. In the evening, have a guided game drive in the open savannahs of the park for excellent game viewing experience. Some of the animals seen in Lake Mburo National Park include Zebras, Rothschild’s Giraffes, Buffaloes, Impalas, Topis, Elands, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Hippos and crocodiles among others. Moreso, Lake Mburo National Park is home to over 350 bird species seen in the forested and swampy areas around Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

Midrange: Rwakobo Rock/Mpogo Lodge

Day 5: Walking Safari & Departure

Go for an early morning walking experience in the park to meet wild animals rising, birds singling sweetly and wild animals actively feeding before sunrise Walking is an opportunity to meet and interact with animals such as zebras, giraffes, antelopes plus numerous birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out and drive to Kampala for your departure flight at Entebbe International Airport.

Driving Time: Approximately 4–5 hours

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Gorilla Trekking Permit

One of the major things you need for this 5 Dys Uganda gorilla trekking safari is a valid gorilla trekking permit. This is a pass to allow you trek the endangered gorillas. Uganda gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and Superfine Safaris helps you reserve and book the permit. Current permit fees in Uganda are $800 for foreign nonresidents, $700 for foreign residents and UGX 300,000 for East African citizens

Gorilla permits are on high demand and should be reserved well in advance especially for travel between June–September and December–February.

What’s Included