6 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Uganda with G S Uganda Travel

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for a Wildlife Safari and Boat Cruise. 

We drive from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park, located in the Southern part of Uganda. with a stop over the equator for photographs and experiment, Before reaching the park, have a magnificence of the game drive and arrive in time for a boat ride on Lake Mburo. The acacia forests and wetlands are home to an impressive variety of antelope including the impala and giant eland. The lake is rich with a variety of animals and plant species which will be viewed clearly as on the boat trip. Expect to see a pod of hippos, crocodiles basking along the shore and birds like Black crake, Heron, Pelicans, fish eagle, African Fin foot, cormorant, If you’re lucky, you might even spot the rare Shoebill Stork and many more fascinating creatures.

Accommodation

Luxury : Mihingo Lodge/ Mantana tented camp

Mid range: Agip motel/ Arcadia cottages/

Budget: Camping site

Day 2: Game drives and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Mountain gorilla trekking.

After having breakfast, go for game viewing because the park is famous for its richness in biodiversity. It has an estimate of 68 different species of mammals such as Impala, jackals, Buffalo, Eland, leopard, Topi, Hyenas and Zebra. The five lakes within the park attract crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of water birds, while the fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists, such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus Gonalek. After the view we drive to Bwindi impenetrable natural Forest and on arrival relax while preparing for the following day

Accommodation 

Budget : Buhoma Community Bandas/ Bwindi view Bandas/ Virunga Hotel in Kisoro

Mid range: Lake Kitandara camp/ Engagi lodge/ Travelers rest hotel in Kisoro

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Silverback lodge / Gorilla Resort Camp/ Gorilla Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After Morning breakfast, we group up at the park headquarters for briefing then enter the sanctuary at sunrise and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home of the mountain gorillas. continue through dense bush to trek for these endangered animals called the great Apes (Gorillas). Other primates also live in the forest including the, black-and-white colobus monkey, red tail monkey and chimpanzee. This can be very tiring due to the fact that the ground is steep and thickly forested in Return to the accommodation for relaxation or have an optional community walk(Batwa Community culture visit).

Accommodation

Budget: Buhoma Community Bandas/ Bwindi view Bandas/ Virunga Hotel in Kisoro

Mid range: Lake Kitandara camp / Engagi lodge/ Travelers rest hotel in Kisoro

Luxury : Buhoma Lodge / Silverback lodge / Gorilla Resort Camp/ Gorilla Safari Lodge .

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife and boat safari.

After morning breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park,  which is located at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, protecting over 200 sq km of Rift Valley Savanna, interspersed with patches of forest and crater lakes thus an thought for a safari, via Ishasha for the tree climbing Lions, At your arrival, carry out a launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. scrutinize the concentration of water birds, crocodiles and hippos which is remarkable. The bird species includes the 11 types of kingfisher, black bee- eater and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors and many more.

Accommodation

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Jacana Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge

Mid range: Hippo Hill Camp/ Ihamba Lodge

Budget : Simba Safari camp/ Mweya hostel

Day 5: Wildlife Game Drive and Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure

Start your day with an early morning game drive, where you may witness lions on the hunt, along with Uganda Kobs, elephants, spotted hyenas, leopards, and other fascinating wildlife. In the afternoon, venture to Kyambura Gorge for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience.

Accommodation

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Jacana Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge

Mid range: Hippo Hill Camp/ Ihamba Lodge

Budget: Simba Safari camp/ Mweya hostel

Day 6: Departure from gorillas and wildlife parks Uganda and drive to Kampala or Entebbe.

After breakfast, set off for Kampala with a packed lunch, arriving in Entebbe or Kampala by late afternoon. You will either check in for your overnight stay or proceed to the airport for your outbound flight to your next destination, marking the end of your unforgettable 6 days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari in Uganda.

 6 Day Gorillas and Wildlife Safari price per person including gorilla trekking permit of $800 USD, Accommodation on full board, Transportation and others.