5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
Summary of 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
This five-day takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the Mountain track, Queen Elisabeth National Park for wildlife game viewing, and a boat ride on the Kazinga channel connecting Lake Gorge and Lake Edward and Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive and boat cruise.
Safari Highlights for Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
Stopover at the Uganda Equator
Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo
Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
Gorilla tracking in the Bwindi forest
Tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector
Game drive in Queen Elisabeth Park
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channe
Summary of Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari
- Day 1: Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park.
- Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Day 3: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
- Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kampala.
Activities
Day 1: Day 1: Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park.
Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari we start with a drive south-westwards and stop at the Mpigi Drum Makers. Watch as they make drums using traditional methods. Have another stop at the equator for photographs and souvenirs. Drive by local communities and the rolling plains of Ankole. Continue on to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in time for an afternoon boat ride. Overnight stay at the accommodation.
Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early morning game drive and enjoy the rich biodiversity including large herds of zebra, impala, gigantic eland, topis, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park, home to half of the world’s mountain Gorillas.
Day 3: Uganda Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Enter the forest at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for these endangered animals depending on where they built their nest the previous night. For conservation purposes, the time allowed with the Uganda Gorillas is 1 hour. Observe the gentle giants as they feed and play. If we have a free afternoon, we shall go for a 3-hour village walk. Take note of the livelihoods of the local communities, and visit a traditional herbalist, blacksmith, and local brewery to see how beer is brewed using local methods. Enjoy the traditional dances offered by the community. If we have time, we can visit Bwindi Hospital and see how we can help the local community. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park.
We shall drive through the countryside passing through traditional homesteads and farms. Continue on to Queen Elizabeth through the southern part of the park (Ishasha sector). Arrive in time for an afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga channel. This is a home to a variety of water birds and on a hot day, hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and waterbucks can be sighted as they bathe and drink water at the water edge. Crocodiles are occasionally sighted along the channel banks. Dinner and overnight.
Includes:
- Meet & greet services airport transfers to/from Entebbe airport,
- Accommodation and meals on safari as above,
- Gorilla & Chimp permits,
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle,
- Full time services of English speaking driver/guide,
- All park entry fees and set activities on the itinerary.
Excludes:
Visas,
- Personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature.
- Charter/Scheduled flights are also an optional extra.
- Plus all expenses of a personal nature like tips, drinks, etc.
Day 5: Return to Entebbe, end of tour (on request we can drop you in Kigali)
Get up ready for an early morning game drive. The park’s diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Look out for buffaloes, lions, elephants, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and transfer to Kampala arriving late in the afternoon.
End of the Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari