5-Day Gorillas Chimps Wildlife Overland Safari

Hit the road for the ultimate Ugandan safari experience – wild, raw, and unforgettable. This immersive overland journey takes you deep into the heart of East Africa, combining close-up encounters with gorillas and chimpanzees, epic game drives, and boat safaris across three of Uganda’s top national parks.

Travel in a rugged 4×4 expedition vehicle equipped with a full bush kitchen, hot showers, and cozy camping beds – everything you need for starlit nights and fireside dinners in the wild. Wrap up your adventure in style with a stay in a comfortable mid-range luxury banda. For groups of four or more, self-drive convoys are available for the full road trip thrill.

This isn’t just a safari – it’s an all-out African overland expedition.

Day by day

Day 1: Camp with the Hippos at Lake Mburo National Park

Start your journey with birds, boats, and big wildlife. After departing Entebbe, you’ll head to Nakiwogo for a boat cruise through Mabamba Swamp with a birding expert. Your first mission: spot the legendary shoebill stork.

Continue south with a lunch stop at the Equator — perfect for photos and fun facts. Afterward, dive into your first game drive at Lake Mburo National Park. Though small, this park is packed with wildlife: zebras, giraffes, impalas, warthogs, elands, and even leopards if you’re lucky.

Tonight, you’ll camp lakeside — with hippos as your neighbors. Enjoy a hearty meal from the 4×4 kitchen, sit by the fire, and drift to sleep under the stars. The truck comes fully equipped with comfy beds, hot showers, and clean facilities.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Day 2: Lake Bunyonyi and Into the Mountains of Bwindi

Wake to the sounds of the wild. After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive out of Lake Mburo, stopping at Kazuma for breakfast with a view.

Head southwest toward Kabale, also known as the “Switzerland of Africa.” Stop for lunch along the scenic shores of Lake Bunyonyi — one of Africa’s most stunning and mysterious lakes.

Then it’s off to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, following winding mountain roads to Buhoma. Your camp tonight is at Ruhondeza Lodge. Enjoy dinner, drinks, a cozy fire, and prep for tomorrow’s unforgettable gorilla trek.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking, Ishasha Game Drive & Lake Edward Camp

Today’s the day: face to face with mountain gorillas. Head to Buhoma HQ for your pre-trek briefing and a cultural dance performance before entering the jungle. The trek may be rugged, but the reward — an hour with the gorillas — is priceless.

After the trek, continue your journey through the forest to Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This region is known for its famous tree-climbing lions and abundant wildlife.

Set up camp at Kisenyi Fishing Village on the shores of Lake Edward. Expect some curious nighttime visitors like hippos, kob, and maybe even a hyena or two. Safari life doesn’t get more real than this.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth National Park)

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel

Rise with the sun and drive deeper into the Rift Valley. Transfer to the Kazinga Channel for a wildlife-packed boat safari — elephants, buffalo, fish eagles, and countless birds await.

Lunch follows at the boat dock before heading to the Twin Crater Lakes at Kyambura for a scenic walk (optional).

Later, set out on one of Uganda’s best game drives through the Kasenyi Sector by Lake George. Spot predators and prey alike in this thriving ecosystem. Tonight, you’ll stay in a mid-range luxury banda at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge with views of the Kazinga Channel.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5: Chimp Trekking in Kyambura Gorge & Return to Entebbe

Final safari thrill: meet the chimps of Kyambura Gorge. After breakfast, trek into the lush ravine in search of playful, foraging chimpanzees along the forested riverbanks.

Begin the return journey to Entebbe, passing through the scenic Rwenzori Mountains. Stop in Fort Portal for lunch and refreshment breaks as needed.

Arrival in Entebbe by late afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your accommodation for farewells and receive your “safari medals” — including a T-shirt, sticker, and certificate to remember the adventure.

Main Destination:

Kyambura Gorge (Chimpanzees)

End of Tour

Five days. Four national parks. Endless memories. From gorilla treks to boat safaris, this overland camping adventure takes you straight into the heart of wild Uganda.