GORILLA AND WILDLIFE GAME SAFARI

Safari Overview

This 5-day Gorillas and Game Safari offers an unforgettable adventure, combining thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with an exciting boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward, is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of hippos and over 700 bird species. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel often provides more wildlife sightings than a typical game drive, offering a unique safari experience.

After exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the highlight of the trip—trekking to see a family of habituated mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Witnessing these gentle giants up close in the dense forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This 5-day safari begins and ends in Entebbe, giving you the perfect balance of wildlife adventure and gorilla trekking in Uganda’s most iconic parks.

Highlights:

  • Safari start and end in Entebbe
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Game Drive

Important Details:

  • Small group safari (max 6 people)
  • Depart any day
  • Solo travellers are welcome
  • Age limit: 15 years and above

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kuzora Safari Driver/guide will pick you from the airport and your adventure will begin with a thrilling journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This journey offers a wonderful opportunity to witness the beautiful landscapes of Uganda including the beautiful hills of kigezi and observe the daily activities of people from various cultures. Along the way, you'll experience local markets, craft shops, drum shops, and stores selling handmade cultural materials. We believe that the 9-hour drive will be well worth the experience. You will also have an opportunity to have a stop and witness the Equator and interact with the locals and also have experiments that all tourists always look up to around the Equator. You are expected to reach Bwindi in the evening and you will check in your lodge for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
Early in the morning after your breakfast, your driver/guide will pick you with your packed lunch and drive you to the gorilla trekking briefing center which is always at around 7:45 AM. The ranger guides will brief you for a perfect interesting gorilla trekking experience and they will accompany you, clearing trails and sharing valuable information about the mountain gorillas and the Bwindi forest ecosystem. It is always fun trekking the gorillas and it’s an experience to remember. When you locate the gorillas, you have a maximum of one hour to enjoy the amazing features of these creatures. The duration of your trek will largely depend on the movement of the gorillas, as they roam freely in their natural habitat. However, the experience of being in the presence of these majestic, yet endangered creatures is truly unforgettable and extraordinary. You can also get a chance to meet and engage with the native Batwa forest people, dance to their tunes as they showcase their ancient cultures, drama, hunting, and survival skills when they occupied the gorilla-filled jungles. You will then return to you lodge for an overnight. Meals included; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast in the morning, You will leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most popular and highly sought-after park is situated in western Uganda. You'll get there in time and have your lunch. You will have a bit of relaxation following lunch before going on an evening game drive across the Savannah plains of Kasenyi. Herds of buffalo, elephants, antelopes, and occasionally large cats like lions and leopards can be observed on the Kasenyi plains, depending entirely on luck. You will then go back to your lodge to spend the night. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: Elephant Hab or Pumba Safari Cottages Meals: All Meals Included Drinks: Drinking Water
Day 4: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel
After breakfast, depart Kibale for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a 7-hour drive filled with captivating scenery and picturesque landscapes. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and relax ahead of your gorilla trekking experience. Activity: Scenic drive with optional stops for photos along the way.
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe – End of trip
Early in the morning after having breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you back to Entebbe. You will have a stop-over, have lunch and then get back to the road up to Entebbe airport to catch your flight back home.

Cost

The cost of the 6-Day Uganda Primate Safari depends on the level of accommodation, the number of people, and specific inclusions. Below is a breakdown of the estimated costs:

Inclusions

  • All Accommodation as per the Itinerary
  • All meals as specified in the Itinerary
  • Activities included in the Itinerary
  • Guided nature walks
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Personal travel insurance and Emergency Insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
  • Extra Meals

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