Enjoy an amazing African safari to some of the top wildlife spots in Uganda with this 5-day gorilla trekking and wildlife safari package. Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to witness a diverse range of habituated mountain gorilla families. Additionally, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers an incredible opportunity to follow the renowned tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha region.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will go on an incredible African safari to some of the top wildlife spots in Uganda during this 5 days of gorilla trekking and wildlife safari. See a range of savannah wildlife species in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can also get a great chance to track the renowned tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector. Meet incredible habituated mountain gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After that, you’ll go have lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre. Many tourists stop at this massive cultural centre, which is around 12 kilometres from Mbarara Town, on their journey to western Uganda. In 2010, the Igongo Cultural Centre first welcomed visitors. Take a brief tour of the center’s museum while you’re here; it has a lot to say about the history of Western culture. You may also get some souvenirs for yourself by visiting the Nkwanzi crafts and bookshop. Proceed to Bwindi after a filling supper so that you can freshen up and check into your lodge.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
This is the day you have been eagerly anticipating. As soon as you can, have breakfast at your lodge because your guide will be picking you up at six in the morning. It’s a quick trip to the Parks corporate office in Buhoma. Arriving at Buhoma at 7 a.m. is expected for a briefing by the head ranger of the park, which starts at 8 a.m. After that, you will be split up into groups of eight depending on which gorilla tribe you will be tracking. Tracking starts at 8:30 a.m., so try your best to arrive on time.
Eight persons are allowed each tracking party, and a park ranger and a park guide lead each group. Depending on the ease and speed with which the gorillas can be located, tracking can take one to six hours. You will only have an hour with a gorilla family after you have located them, so make the most of it and remember to take lots of pictures without using your camera’s flash. Drive back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, then head back to the base to pick up your gorilla trekking certificate after your trip.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park: Go to your transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park following breakfast at your lodge. Through Ishasha, the park is around ninety km from Buhoma. Travelling from Buhoma in Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park will take approximately 4-5 hours, or approximately 7 hours if you are travelling from the southern part of Bwindi.
Head out for the lion tracking excursion later in the afternoon after lunch and some downtime at your lodge. You will be able to see the renowned tree-climbing lions of Queen, which are found in the Ishasha region. You will be accompanied by a park ranger and a group of specialised researchers as you use cutting-edge position monitoring equipment to look for lions. You can interact closely with the lions during this activity.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, Elephant Plains, Buffalo Safari Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Evening Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel.
Get going early in the morning with an early breakfast and a 6 a.m. game drive in the park. Aside from other wildlife including African savannah elephants, hyenas, Uganda Kobs, heart creatures, giraffes, zebras, and many more, this early game drive will provide you a great chance to witness a number of animals. With over 612 different bird species, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great place to go bird watching. During your game drive, you might spot birds such the African skimmer, Chapin’s flycatcher, Shoebill stock, great flamingos, and pink-backed pelicans.
Return to your resort after lunch, and then leave in the afternoon for a nighttime boat ride along the Kazinga Waterway. The boat trip starts at 1 pm and lasts for about two hours. Aside from elephants and Nile crocodiles, other wildlife that you might spot on your boat excursion includes magnificent flamingos, Shoebill stock, ibises, and many more bird species. After supper, make your way back to your resort for the same overnight stay.
Day 5: Return to Entebbe/Kampala – Departure.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge after waking up. After that, you’ll return to Entebbe International Airport or Kampala in order to catch your journey home.
End of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari.
The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari includes;
- Park Entrance Fees.
- 1 Gorilla Trekking Permit per person.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
- Wildlife Game Drive.
- Tour Guide allowances.
- Airport Transfer.
- Bottled Water in the Car.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa Fees, International air fare, souvenirs, tips top local guides, personal shopping bills, items of personal nature such as cigarettes, laundry and items not listed as included in the cost.