5 Days Uganda Adventure Safari
5 Days Uganda Gorilla Adventure Safari
This 5 Days Uganda Adventure Safari includes trekking endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as the leading experience. It also features a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. At the end of the gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi, visitors may embark on a cultural tour with the Batwa pygmies who live near the park.
Trip Summary of the 5 Days Uganda Adventure Safari
Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel
On Day 3: Ishasha Game drive – Transfer to Bwindi
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking and visit Batwa pygmies
Day 5: Return Trip to Kampala or Kigali
Detailed Trip Itinerary of the 5 Days Uganda Adventure Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kampala – Masaka road (7hrs drive) en route making a stopover at the equator for photography and Mbarara for lunch. Later transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is roughly a 3 hours drive from Mbarara to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Dinner and Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Buffalo Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge
Day 2: Game drive and Launch cruise along Kazinga Channel
In the morning enjoy a game drive to the northern sector of the park – Kasenyi plains in search of leopards and lions. As you drive along Kasenyi track expect to encounter big herds of elephants, buffalos, Uganda Kobs, warthogs, Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck, and giant forest hogs among others. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch before undertaking a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel at 2:00 pm. The launch experience will bring you closer to big herds of elephants, hippos, and a plethora of migrant and endemic birds among others. At 6:00 pm return to the lodge for your dinner and relaxation.
Dinner and Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Buffalo Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast at 8:00 am transfer to Ishasha – the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of tree-climbing lions. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Mweya to Ishasha Gate. At 10:00 am lions begin climbing fig trees as they seek shelter in the tree branches from the scorching sunshine. They’re also relaxing after a night and morning feast on the antelopes.
At 13:00 hours transfer to any hotel/lodge for a hot lunch and later proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an evening Batwa (Pygmies) community walk.
Dinner and Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Four Gorillas Lodge/Buhoma Rest Camp
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking Adventure
Wake up very early in the morning for your breakfast and then hike to the park headquarters, which is a few meters from your lodge. You’ll head for a briefing by the park ranger before commencing the gorilla trek at 8:30 am. Gorilla tracking is a strenuous exercise but is one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences. The time it takes you to encounter these apes ranges from an hour to several hours depending on their movement in the jungle.
Dinner and Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Four Gorillas Lodge/Buhoma Rest Camp
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast transfer back to the airport either Entebbe or Kigali. It is more than 8 8-hour drive to Entebbe from Bwindi. Whereas, it is a 4 to 5-hour drive to Kigali International Airport.
Inclusions in this safari
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- Park Entrance Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full Board Accommodation
- 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.
Tour 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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