This 5 days Uganda Primate, Wildlife safari with Appetite for Adventure will include Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park, watching Africa’s Big Five Animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as looking for the unique tree climbing lions within Ishasha area and chimpanzee trekking.
Detailed Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Very early in the morning after breakfast, our safari guide will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On the way you will make a stopover at the renowned Uganda Equator for pictures and at the Mpambire traditional drum makers. You will have lunch in Mbarara town and then proceed into Bwindi Park where on arrival you will check-into your accommodation, have dinner and the night’s rest as you prepare for a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
Accommodation options
Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla Forest camp / Clouds lodge
Mid range Accommodation: Gorilla mist lodge / Engagi lodge / chameleon hill lodge / Travelers’ rest hotel in kisoro / Lake Kitandara camp / Mahogany springs / Nkuringo campsite
Standard Accommodation: Gorilla Resort Camp / Gorilla Safari Lodge / Nkuringo camp site / Silver back lodge / Buhoma Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Bwindi view Bandas / Nkuringo campsite bandas Buhoma Community Bandas / Nshongi gorilla resort / Virunga Hotel
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in the Bwindi Forest
Today you will enjoy one of the highlight activities on this safari. Following an early breakfast you will transfer to the park headquarters to be briefed by the park warden as well as assigned guides who will lead you on this activity. Clad in hiking boots, rain jacket, walking sticks, as well as a packed lunch and drinking water you will hike through the forest looking for the gorillas for a couple of hours. The duration of the trek takes between 2-6 hours based on the gorilla’s movements. Once you find them you will be allowed to spend an hour in their midst taking photos, record videos and observing them feed, play and cater for one another; the sheer size of the silverback which can grow up 350 pounds will stun you.
Afterwards, there will be an optional Batwa Cultural Experience that will include entertainment by the locals (music dance and drama), learning about their traditional methods of survival and personal interaction with them. You will also visit a number of their local projects, craft shops and schools.
Head back for dinner and the night’s rest at your lodge.
Accommodation options
Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla Forest camp / Clouds lodge
Mid range Accommodation: Gorilla mist lodge / Engagi lodge / chameleon hill lodge / Travelers’ rest hotel in kisoro / Lake Kitandara camp / Mahogany springs / Nkuringo campsite
Standard Accommodation: Gorilla Resort Camp / Gorilla Safari Lodge / Nkuringo camp site / Silver back lodge / Buhoma Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Bwindi view Bandas / Nkuringo campsite bandas Buhoma Community Bandas / Nshongi gorilla resort / Virunga Hotel
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, See Tree Climbing lions
You will have you breakfast, then check-out of your accommodation before driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park, having an en-route lunch. You will drive through the southern Ishasha area are in Queen Elizabeth Park where you will have an opportunity to search for the amazing tree climbing lions as well as see a number other wild animals during a game drive before arriving at your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge / Jacana safari Lodge
Midrange Accommodation: Kyambura game lodge / King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba / Hippo Hill Camp
Budget Accommodation: Simba safari camp / Ecology Cottages
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Cruise
Today will be another highlight day of great adventure! After an early breakfast you will head to the Kyambura gorge to trek Chimpanzees. Afterwards you will head back to the lodge for lunch and later enjoy the very rewarding boat cruise on animal swarmed Kazinga Channel. You will see many different animals including crocodiles and the largest school of hippos not to forget a great profusion of birds. Later have dinner and spend the night at your accommodation.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge / Jacana safari Lodge
Midrange Accommodation: Kyambura game lodge / King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba / Hippo Hill Camp
Budget Accommodation: Simba safari camp / Ecology Cottages
Day 5: Morning Game Drive, transfer back to Kampala
After breakfast you will have a final game drive in the Park this morning during which you might see Africa’s big five and several other animals and birds before starting the drive back to Kampala city.
End of 5 Day Uganda Primate, Wildlife Safari in Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth Parks
The Safari includes:
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Chimp Trekking Permit
- Park entrance fee
- Boat ride fees
- Full board accommodation,
- Full time professional driver-guide speaking English,
- All activities detailed in the itinerary,
- Bottled water during the safari,
- All transfers as detailed in itinerary
The Safari does NOT include
- Visas Fees,
- Optional activities
- Accommodation fees for the night when the safari has ended
- international flights,
- Laundry services,
- Beverages/ drinks,
- Purchase of personal items
- Tips
- Insurance
TRAVEL TIP
Because the number of available gorilla permits are very limited. We recommend our clients to book this safari earlier before their planned safari day to enable us to guarantee availability of permits on the dates they wish to trek gorillas.
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