The 4 Days Uganda gorilla Safari includes trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable and game viewing in Lake Mburo National Parks. The trip can begin at either Entebbe or Kigali international airports depending on the visitor’s travel plan.
Activities on this Tour
- Game Viewing in Lake Mburo National Park
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
4 Days Uganda Safari – Trip Highlights
Day 01: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 02: Transfer to Bwindi Forest national park
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Day 4: Return to Kampala
4 Days Uganda gorilla safari – Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is in a distance of 240 Km (6 hours drive) from Kampala. With an area of 370 Sq. Km Lake Mburo is the smallest national park in Uganda. The park is home to angulates including buffaloes, impala, zebra, elands, and giraffes. Some of the bird species include Narina Trogon, the elusive African Finfoot, Ross’ Turaco, African Fish Eagle, herons and the Shoebill, among others.
On your first day, transfer via the Uganda Equator which is 2 hours drive from Kampala and arrive in Lake Mburo for lunch and an afternoon scheduled boat cruise. Boat cruises on Lake Mburo depart every after 2 hours and the entire boat experience lasts for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Mihingo Lodge / Kigambira Safari Lodge / Rwakoobo Rock Lodge / Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo
Day 02: Transfer to Bwindi Forest national park
Begin with a morning nature walk to the salt-lick point. Here a number of animals converge to enjoy the tasty salt. Return to the lodge for breakfast and later on transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You can enjoy an early lunch in Mbarara and proceed to Bwindi either in the southern or northern sectors depending on gorilla permits availability. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs / Bakiga Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Gorilla tracking by Mary Begumisa
This day is dedicated to gorilla trekking into the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is divided into 3 sectors; the Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo. Depending on availability of the permits, you will track gorillas in any of these sectors. Early in the morning, you will report to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for briefing by the senior park ranger guide. Proceed thence to track the gorillas in this mist covered, dense forest which is one of the oldest tropical forests to have survived through the last ice age. Once you get sight of gorillas, you allowed to spend an hour with them observing their foraging, playing antics by the babies, and the behavior of the silverback protecting the family. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs / Bakiga Lodge
Day 4: Return to Kampala
Take your morning breakfast and depart to Kampala with an en route lunch in Mbarara.
Included in this tour package;
- Gorilla Permit.
- Cultural entertainment
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes.
- Full Board Accommodation (2 nights) and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
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GORILLA SAFARI IN UGANDA
Famous for mountain Gorilla Tours, Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, boasts of having more than half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. In Uganda gorillas are seen in Bwindi and Mgahinga. Bwindi has six habituated families with 48 permits now available. The gorillas there live in thicker tropical forest and tracking is more challenging as the hillsides are steeper and it can take 3-10 hours. Three of the Mountain Gorillas Families (Mubare, Habinyanja, and Rushegura) are accessed from Buhoma in the north, staying at Bwindi Lodge.
On a Gorilla Tour, you can also go for nature walks to see birds, monkeys and orchids. Nkuringo another gorilla family in Southern Bwindi, is accessed from Kisoro. Access to the Nkuringo group is on a very steep trail. Mgahinga, in Uganda, is the best place to appreciate the unique Virunga volcanoes. You can also climb a volcano or go for a nature walk, visit the endangered golden monkey or go birding in the unique Virunga volcanoes. On a Gorilla Tour through the country, variety of wildlife can be seen. Today Uganda ranks among Africa’s top adventure destinations given the exciting gorilla trekking safaris. birding tours, mountaineering safari, primates tour, cultural tous, white water rafting, bungee jumping, to mention but a few. Enjoy a Uganda safari of your life time by booking with us. You will not regret.
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