Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour
Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour
Take the Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour and visit both the savanna game (Big five) and the famous mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable forest. To the Southwest to Uganda’s corner in search of the elusive gorilla in the mist and to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a dramatic display of the savanna wildlife game as you catch a glimpse of Africa’s wild treasures..
Price: $3,500
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking Safari
- African Safari Game drive(see wildlife)
- Scenic Drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Safari boat ride to the Kazinga channel
Included in the price:
- Transfers between destinations
- Transport in private 4WD safari vehicle (with fuel)
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as shown in itinerary + bottled drinking water
- Entry fees, Ranger fees and Permits
- Activities and excursions mentioned in the program
Not included
- International flight
- Visa (USD $50)
- Optional activities in Jinja
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry service
- Tips
ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
With an early morning, you will embark on your Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will stop over at the Equator for some photo shoots and Mbarara where you will take your lunch and visit the Igongo cultural center.
After lunch you will go for a museum tour where you will get an insight into cultures of people in western Uganda then proceed to Bwindi impenetrable forest as you relax the rest of the evening preparing for a thrilling experience of Mountain Gorilla Tracking the following day.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Chameleon Hill
- Mid-range:Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Bwindi Backpackers
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for a briefing and there you will set off for your thrill experience of Gorillas. Visitors get the opportunity of observing them at close proximity.
Time permitting, you will visit the famous batwa community for a community and cultural experience. You will learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Batwa, from brewing of the local beer to medicines made from this very forest.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Chameleon Hill
- Mid-range:Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Bwindi Backpackers
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour breakfast, drive north to the Ishasha sector known for its resident Tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction and one among the highlights on all safaris taken within Queen Elizabeth National park. Upon reaching Queen Elizabeth, you will have lunch and later enjoy a guided tour of the Katwe Salt Lake and the activities there.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Kasenyi Safari Lodge
- Budget: Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Day 4:Game Drive and Boat Safari
Embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens mile in the park. After the game drive, have lunch and relax at your lodge. Later, enjoy an afternoon 2-hour launch cruise on Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. The Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour trip passes through the highest concentration of Hippos and many animals with an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Kasenyi Safari Lodge
- Budget: Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe and Depature
After your breakfast you will set off for Entebbe with an enroute lunch in Fort Portal as enjoy views of the giant Rwenzori Mountains
End of Tour
The Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Tour ends here. Any accommodation needed after the end of the trip will cost you an extra amount.
Terms and Conditions
* The rates are in US dollars and subject to change.
* Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by your contact person of Gap Travels Safaris. Permits are sold on ‘first come first serve’ basis.
* Should any of the included accommodations not be available, Gap Travels Safaris reserves the right to substitute it with an alternative suitable accommodation, which might affect the final quoted price.
* The estimated travelling hours are based on the actual hours of driving. Stops for lunch and photos are not included.