There several activities that tourists love to do when they tour Uganda because of the diversity filled in the country. However, to see all the beautiful attractions and do all the memorable activities in Uganda, a tourist needs to spend the longest time possible in the country. We thought it wise to help those who have a handful of days but never wish to miss the amazing lifetime moment. Here are different options of 5 days Uganda safaris;
What to see and do for 5 days Uganda safaris
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5 days gorilla trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda
On 5 days gorilla trekking and wildlife safari you get a chance to do the sought-after gorilla trekking activity in Bwindi impenetrable national park and also see a lot of wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The 5 days gorilla trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda can be undertaken by tourists either starting their safari from Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe international airport. The safari is done in 2 different national parks within the same region.
Highlights of the 5 days gorilla trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda
Day 1: Drive from either Entebbe or Kigali international airport to Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Day 2: Do gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 3: Transfer to queen Elizabeth national park and do an evening game drive
Day 4: Do a morning game drive and evening boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park
Day 5: Drive back to Entebbe or Kigali
What you will see on the 5 days gorilla trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda
- Mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Wildlife like the tree climbing lions (in Ishasha sector), African leopard, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, African bush elephant, Nile crocodile, the lion, the hippopotamus, the water buck, and chimpanzees (in kyambura gorge).
- Numerous bird species throughout the trip.
- Visit lake Bunyonyi and have a boat cruise
- Visit the local community and have a Batwa cultural experience.
- Have a taste of the local cuisine
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Gorilla trekking
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5 Days Uganda primates and gorilla safari
The 5 days Uganda primates and gorilla safari offers an opportunity to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park and safari Kibale forest national park-the primate capital. Kibale forest national park has the greatest concentration of primates in Africa, home to 1 3 primate species with the dominant one being the chimpanzee (about 1,450). This safari is done in 2 different safari parks of Uganda. The safari most probably starts and ends in Entebbe international airport.
Highlights of the 5 days Uganda primates and gorilla safari
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe international airport to kibale forest national park
Day 2: Do chimpanzee tracking and tour bigodi wetland (best for birding)
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park for a Uganda gorilla safari.
Day 4: Do gorilla trekking
Day 5: Return to Entebbe international airport.
What to see on the 5 days Uganda primates and gorilla safari
- Mountain gorillas
- Chimpanzees and other primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, pottos and bush babies (nocturnal)
- The Batwa pygmies
- Birds
- Have the equator experience
- Beautiful sightseeing
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Chimpanzees in Kibale forest national park
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5 days chimpanzee tracking and wildlife safari
This is one of the short safaris in Uganda that offer an opportunity to track chimpanzees in Kibale forest national park and view wildlife in Queen Elizabeth national park.
Highlights of the 5 days chimpanzee tracking and wildlife safari
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale forest National Park
Day 2: Do chimpanzee tracking and visit Bigodi wetland (10.9km from Kibale national park)
Day 3: Transfer from Kibale forest national park to Queen Elizabeth National Park and do an evening game drive.
Day 4: Do a morning game drive and an evening boat cruise at Kazinga channel (45km).
Day 5: Visit Lake Katwe and the crater lakes region then return to Kampala/Entebbe.
What you will see on the 5 days chimpanzee tracking and wildlife safari
- Chimpanzees and other primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, pottos and bush babies (nocturnal).
- Wildlife like the tree climbing lions (in Ishasha sector), African leopard, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, African bush elephant, Nile crocodile, the lion, the hippopotamus, the water buck, and chimpanzees (in kyambura gorge).
- 0ver 100 bird species
- Salt Lake and crater field
- The equator
- visit the Amabere ga’Nyinamwiru caves
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5 Days Uganda wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking
This is one of the wildlife packed short safaris in Uganda done in 3 different safari parks. The safari is done in Kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth National park and Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Highlights of the 5 Days Uganda wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to kibale forest national park (308km, 5h 17min drive) and have an evening cultural experience.
Day 2: Do chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest national park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park.
Day 3: Do an early morning game drive after breakfast then transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park for a memorable gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.
Day 4: Do gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and have an evening nature walk.
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe with a stop at the equator.
What to see on the 5 Days Uganda wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking
- Mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Chimpanzees and other primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, pottos and bush babies (nocturnal) in Kibale forest national park.
- Wildlife like the tree climbing lions (in Ishasha sector), African leopard, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, African bush elephant, Nile crocodile, the lion, the hippopotamus, the water buck, and chimpanzees (in kyambura gorge). In Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Birds
- Batwa pygmies
- The Equator
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5 Days Uganda Birding Safari
Uganda has 50% of Africa’s bird species and surely a perfect Africa birding destination. This 5 Days trip is one of the short birding tours in Uganda offering an opportunity for birders to see birds in Entebbe, Mabamba wetlands, Lake Mburo national park, Murchison falls national park and any other adjacent locations. The national parks toured on wildlife safaris offer a chance for birding too. These destinations are customized to the birders interests.
Bird species to expect on the 5 Days Uganda Birding Safari
- The elusive shoebill
- White Winged Warbler
- Papyrus Gonolek
- Papyrus Yellow Warbler
- Lesser and Greater Swamp Warbler
- Blue headed Coucal
- African Darter
- African Water Rail
- African Fin foot
- Spur winged plovers
- Northern Masked Weaver
- Golden Backed African paradise
- Swamp flycatcher
- African water Rail
- long Toed Plover
- Goliath Herons
- Crested Francolin
- Green Wood Hoopoe
- Lilac breasted Roller
- Chested Swallow
- Red Faced Barbet
- Red Headed lovebird
- Black Collared Barbet and many more.
All these safaris can be customized by Uganda tour operators when contacted to suit your interests.
In just 5 days, you can have the greatest Africa safari experience. Just safari Uganda and you will only carry back home memories.