5 days ultimate gorilla trekking & wildlife -Uganda safari
This 5 Days Gorilla and Wildlife Adventure starts from Entebbe and ends in Entebbe. 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:Arrival at Entebbe international Airport
Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport where your Uganda Adventure Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. Your will then be transferred to your hotel where you will be briefed about your adventure safari.
Accommodation: Karibu Guest House
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you will be picked by our guide from your accommodation in 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 Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: 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.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers before getting a good night’s rest for tomorrow journey to Lake Mburo.
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 Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Drive to Lake Mburo National –Evening Game drive
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, you may have an evening game drive or Boat Cruise and retire at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Walking Safari – Transfer to Entebbe –Out Bound Flight
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 arriving in the afternoon for your out bound Flight.
