5 Days Uganda safari Wildlife
from $1500 per person
This 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari offers the perfect combination of wildlife viewing and primate encounters within a short timeframe. From the vast savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to the tropical rainforests of Kibale, travelers experience Uganda's remarkable biodiversity while enjoying comfortable accommodations, expert guiding and unforgettable wildlife encounters. It is an excellent choice for first-time visitors seeking a well-rounded Uganda safari experience.
Safari Details: 5 Days Uganda safari Wildlife
Overview
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National Park
Safari Type: Wildlife and Primate Safari
Start Point: Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda
End Point: Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda
Main Activities: Game Drives, Chimpanzee Tracking, Boat Cruise, Wildlife Viewing and Nature Exploration
Accommodation: Luxury, Mid-range or Budget Lodges
Best Time to Visit: June to September and December to February
This 5 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari combines two of Uganda's most rewarding safari destinations, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National Park. The safari is designed for travelers seeking an authentic African wildlife experience while exploring Uganda's diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife and incredible primate populations.
The journey takes you through the scenic western region of Uganda where rolling hills, tea plantations, crater lakes and savannah plains create some of East Africa's most spectacular landscapes. The adventure begins in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most visited wildlife reserve and one of Africa's most biodiverse protected areas. Here, visitors encounter elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and hundreds of bird species.
The safari continues to Kibale Forest National Park, often referred to as the primate capital of East Africa. Kibale is famous for its chimpanzee tracking experiences and is home to thirteen species of primates, making it one of the best destinations in Africa for primate enthusiasts.
Combining thrilling game drives, scenic boat cruises, chimpanzee encounters and beautiful landscapes, this safari offers a perfect introduction to Uganda's extraordinary natural heritage.
Detailed Itinerary: 5 Days Uganda safari Wildlife
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe. The drive to western Uganda takes you through beautiful countryside landscapes characterized by rolling hills, local villages, tea plantations and agricultural farmlands.
A stop will be made at the Equator crossing for photographs and refreshments before continuing towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lunch will be served en route before arriving at the park in the afternoon.
Upon arrival, enjoy your first wildlife sightings as you drive through the park towards your lodge. Depending on arrival time, an evening game drive may be arranged to search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs and other wildlife species.
Accommodation: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a sunrise game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains. This wildlife-rich area provides excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, waterbucks, warthogs and numerous antelope species.
The early morning hours offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities as animals are most active before the day's heat intensifies. Bird enthusiasts will also enjoy sightings of various raptors, kingfishers, bee-eaters and other savannah bird species.
After lunch at the lodge, proceed for an unforgettable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward and hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa.
The cruise offers exceptional opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous bird species at close range as they gather along the shoreline.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel north towards Kibale Forest National Park.
The drive passes through the scenic crater lakes region and offers magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains, famously known as the Mountains of the Moon. Along the way, enjoy beautiful landscapes, traditional villages and lush agricultural areas.
Arrive at Kibale Forest in the afternoon and check into your lodge. Depending on available time, enjoy a guided nature walk around the lodge area or simply relax while enjoying the peaceful forest atmosphere.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Experience
After an early breakfast, report to the Kibale Forest visitor center for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, enter the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Kibale Forest supports one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in Africa, making sightings highly rewarding.
In addition to chimpanzees, visitors may encounter red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and a variety of forest birds.
After lunch, visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community conservation area is renowned for its rich biodiversity and exceptional birdlife. The guided walk offers opportunities to observe monkeys, butterflies and numerous wetland bird species.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Enjoy breakfast before beginning the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
The drive offers another opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery of western Uganda. Lunch will be served en route before continuing to your final destination.
Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your safari.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Trip Includes
- Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- One Chimpanzee Tracking Permit per person
- All park entrance fees
- Morning game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bigodi Wetland guided walk
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Government taxes and service charges
Trip Excludes
- Visa’s at boarder points
- Charter flights
- Travel insurance
- Air transportation
- Drinks, Laundry
- Telephone calls
- Tips and any other personals extras that are not included in the itinerary.
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What our travelers say
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Robert KVerified
Bucket list seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Just an awesome trip . Everything went smoothly from booking to the end . All was as promised never missed anything , always on time , friendly etc. resort that was recommended was perfect , great food , comfortable . Saw the gorillas easily all was perfect . Jonathan the owner even took me in Kampala to buy the right clothes , took me him self . Noel and driver were excellent , never an issue they really cared. I trust this company , will use them again and highly recommend .![]()
Maltes TravellerVerified
Highly recommended We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan. He welcomed us at the airport and took great care of us from the moment we arrived until the end of our trip. The selection of hotels was impeccable, and the route he designed was perfectly planned. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and went the extra mile to make sure we saw lions and all of the Big Five during our visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He was always attentive, patient, and eager to make our experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!![]()
bharti nVerified
Exceptional experience, enriching and truly unforgettable. From the moment we landed we received a warm welcome. Jonathan was friendly and readily available to answer any queries throughout our trip. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests to visit schools, residences ensuring that we achieved everything we wanted from the trip. We had a great time with Jonathan and driver Isaac. Jonathan was very funny and very knowledgeable he became part of the family and the time just flew whilst we were there, we felt safe at all times. The food at each venue catered for all our needs. Definitely leant a lot on this trip. Just need to be aware that food ordered in restaurants do take a long time as they make it from scratch so if pushed for time might be advisable to pre order. We had unforgettable holiday and this company went above and beyond to make every moment special. I would recommend them to anyone.![]()
vjparVerified
Great service from this local company We done a road trip across East Africa from Uganda to Tanzania. Jonathan and his team facilitated our trip across Uganda and Kenya which proved to be a very enjoyable experience. Guided knowledge provided by Jonathan was excellent as was his humor and wit. We always felt safe and informed, he managed the journey very well indeed. We would definitely use Jonathan's services again.![]()
Adam John SmithVerified
Magical Uganda Safari Journey – February 2025! I had an unforgettable experience with Ababa Uganda Safaris! From the moment I arrived, everything was well-organized, and the team was incredibly friendly and professional. The tour guides were knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and culture. Seeing gorillas up close in Bwindi and exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park was a dream come true. The accommodations were comfortable, and every detail was taken care of. I truly felt immersed in Uganda’s beauty without any stress. If you're planning a trip to Uganda, I highly recommend Ababa Uganda Safaris for a seamless and memorable adventure!![]()
MadhviVerified
.gorilla trek Our KQ flight was horribly delayed. From 2.30 pm to arriving @ almost 3 am the following day. Jonathan kindly arranged for airport pick at this early hour of day and even rescheduled our departure for bwindi so we could get some rest. That was very accommodating.the drive to bwindi was a long drive -11 hrs- n he informed hotel of our late arrival. The lodge he chose for us was good and comfortable. However the vehicle for transporti g us could be better as it was quite hot without air conditioning. Gorilla trek was good but tough. Overall Ababa safaris were very accommodating. I wouldrecommend them. The hotel in Kampala- Speke hotel leaves a lot to be desired![]()
mo-marvinVerified
Such a wonderful experience!! My family and I contacted Jonathan to help us plan our first Murchison Falls safari. Jonathan arranged our transport from Kampala, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and guided game drives through Murchison falls. Ronnie, our professional driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to details to make us comfortable. He met with us a day before takeoff to answer any outstanding questions and recommended a time for us to set off to avoid any traffic. His experience made our trip even more enjoyable because we knew what to expect for entry fees into the park, where to stop to use clean washrooms, eat good food, and also what side of the boat cruise to sit on for the best views! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, job, rhinos, buffaloes and many other animals. We would definitely go with them for our next safari in Uganda! They had great communication, value for money, professionalism, knowledge of the industry and were very reliable.![]()
Katelyn OVerified
A must-hire company! Punctual, professional, great communication. We used Ababa Safaris for a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. I would HIGHLY recommend! Our driver picked us up in a large safari vehicle with a pop up roof. The driver was very punctual and had excellent communication while preparing for the trip and during the trip. Ronnie took us to a nice restaurant for a rest stop that had clean bathrooms and good food. He was friendly with many people we met along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary, on the safari trails, and at our chosen lodging. It felt as though he had good connections with people, which we took as a good sign. Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the best places to see the animals and gave us a great safari experience. As the person in the family who does much of the planning, it was a very enjoyable experience to hand all of that over to Ababa and really get to enjoy myself.![]()
HoehlenhonkVerified
Animals and beautiful nature in Uganda and Rwanda From being picked-up from Entebbe airport in the middle of the night until the drop-off eleven days later in Kigali it was a perfect tour. Jonathan, our guide, and the driver Moses was a perfect team - very friendly, knowledgable and always in time. We visited Entebbe for a tour through the botanical gardens and the zoo, did safaris and boat trips in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP and did trekkings to the chimpazees in Kibale and to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The primates are a must visit when you travel to this region. It's expensive but worth every dollar. The safari parks are of course not as rich in animals as for example the Masai Mara. But they are much cheaper, there are much lesser tourists and nevertheless it doesn't become boring regarding animal sightings. We saw a lot of different antelopes, beautiful giraffes, lions, many elephants, buffalos, a lot of hippos and crocodiles and much more. The choice of hotels was very good, simple and cheap where there was only a short overnight stay and a bit more expensive where it was worth to spend the money for staying close to the places of interest, e.g. close to the starting point for primate trekkings or in the middle of QENP and Murchison NP for not loosing game-drive-time.![]()
Dilip PVerified
UGANDA SAFARI WITH ABABA We had a nice holiday with ABABA SAFARI in Uganda it was a nice experience in Uganda and the travel agent as well especially Jonathan was our tour guide very nice person he was always very helpful and kind. we traveled about 1200km but had no problem I am a vegetarian and wherever we go he always arranges something for me i recommend them at and competitive price I give them a 5-star






