4 days ultimate gorilla trekking & wildlife -Uganda safari
This 4 Days Gorilla and Wildlife Adventure starts from Kampala and ends in Kampala. Meet eye to eye with the amazing gorillas of Uganda in their natural habitat, one of Africa’s major highlights. This close encounter with these amazing apes is simply breathtaking. Also get a close encounter with other diverse African wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and amazing culture and if you are a keen Birder!
ITINERARY
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you will be picked by our guide from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe after which you will embark on your journey to the famous Bwindi impenetrable National Park, a journey that crosses the equator line. This Park is mostly famous for the rare mountain gorillas and the drive to the park is incredibly scenic, passing through various local villages and the lush green countryside & hills which characterize so much of south western Uganda. You will have lunch enroute and proceed to Bwindi arriving in the Evening.
Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Ultimate Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge. If your trek was relatively short, you may have a guided nature walk around the lodge and the surrounding communities in the evening. Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers before getting a good night’s rest for tomorrow journey back to Entebbe.
Don’t forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and water proof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain
Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Drive to Lake Mburo National
After breakfast, you will travel to L. Mburo National Park, the smallest National Park of Uganda. Though being small, it has a lot offer!! Centered on a series of swamp-fringed lakes its birdlife is very rich. The green acacia woodland harbors wildlife like Zebra, warthog, Eland, Impala, not to mention the lake itself, which is home to schools of hippos and crocodiles! Furthermore, Uganda Wildlife Authority recently brought 15 giraffes from Murchison falls to Lake Mburo.
You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon at 16:00 enjoy the boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite close to the croc and hippos. As you return to your Lodge, you may have an evening game drive as you return to your lodge.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Safari Walk in Lake Mburo National Park – Kampala
After breakfast have a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. The Kopjes are particularly interesting with the camouflage kilspringers and topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankole cattle peaceably. It is exciting to approach wildlife at such close range.
Later drive to Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for water experience, here you will too have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time. Take some photos, then another stop over at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations arriving in the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Includes
- Ground Transportation 4WD Safari Vehicle.
- Accommodation with meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Gorilla Permits
- 1 bottle of drinking water per person each day
- Everything as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Government Taxes
Tour Excludes
Any optional activities (Please take note of this)
- Visas and insurance
- Expenses of any personal nature
- Any Flights
- Porters who may carry your bags
- Any drinks of your choice
- Anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary
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