5 Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari
5 Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari
Overview
Our 5-Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda with the magnificent white water rafting experience on the River Nile in the Eastern district of Jinja, Uganda. Jinja is known for being the source of the River Nile – the Longest River on planet earth.
The Safari then takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will have a chance to trek one of the habituated families of mountain gorilla. This trip can as well start from Bwindi and end in Jinja.
Highlights
- Day1:Arrvial and transfer to Jinja
- Day2:White water rafting experience on the Nile River and drive back to Kampala.
- Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day4: Gorilla trekking
- Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport.
Things To Consider
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Solo travelers can join this tour
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide at Entebbe Airport who will transfer you to Kampala for your overnight stay. Depending on the traffic situation of the day, you may pass through the city center for a brief city tour (not included in the cost and optional) before proceeding to your overnight accommodation property.
Drive time: Approximately 1 hour
Lodge: Kampala Forest Cottages or Secrets Guest House Entebbe
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: Transfer to Jinja for water rafting experience on the Nile River.
After breakfast, you will drive to the Eastern town of Jinja for your magnificent Uganda adventure experience. This journey will take you through Mabira forest, a tropical rain forest in central Uganda. You will also see lush tea and sugarcane plantations plus several roadside markets, arriving at Kalagala Falls in time for your full or half day white water rafting adventure on the River Nile. You will then return to Kampala arriving in the evening for overnight stay at Red Chilli Hideout.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lodge: Kampala Forest Cottages or Secrets Guest House Entebbe
Drive time: 2 hours one way.
DAY 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Early departure to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda with a stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for some informative talk, photography and some experiments before proceeding to Mbarara town in time for Lunch. After lunch, you will then drive through the rolling Green hills marked with beautiful Banana and Tea plantations. You will arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the evening for overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lodge: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge.
Drive time: 8-9 hours.
DAY 4: Gorilla Trekking.
After breakfast, with your packed lunch, you will transfer to the Park Headquarters for registration at 7: 45 am. You will then join other trackers for briefing about the Dos and the Don’ts during your Gorilla Tracking.
After that, you will be driven to the starting point of your allocated gorilla family to start your trek into the beautiful Impenetrable Bwindi Forest. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas. This trek may take between 30 minutes to three quarters of the day, depending on where the Mountain Gorillas will be found.
The steeply forested landscape, is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. It is an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet Endangered Creatures. Please noted that gorilla trekking can be strenuous and as such a certain level of fitness is required. Although this time may seem too short, the experience you get will be worth it.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Lodge: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge.
DAY 5: Transfer back to Kampala\Entebbe
After your morning breakfast, you will receive packed lunch and then start your long drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport for a- late departure out of Uganda.
Drive Time: 8-9 hours
Safari includes;
- Meals and accommodation as per itinerary
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Transportation as per itinerary by a 4WD vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Full time English speaking Guide
Excludes
- International airfares
- All personal nature items
- All alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native, we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with Uganda Wildlife Authority making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
