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Arrival
Day 1
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Our six-day safari begins with a briefing from your Gorilla Safaris Uganda driver-guide over breakfast. Afterward, we head to southwestern Uganda, with a stop at a local community known for crafting drums and souvenirs, along with a vibrant fruit market. Take a moment to admire the craftsmanship and pick up a souvenir before continuing the journey. On the way, we'll stop at the equator line, one of Africa's iconic landmarks, where you can take photographs and marvel at the scenery.
In the early afternoon, we'll arrive at Lake Mburo National Park for lunch in the park's grounds. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive, where you'll encounter species like impalas, jackals, buffalo, elands, leopards, topis, hyenas, and zebras. The park's five lakes attract crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of water birds, while the swamps hide papyrus specialists like the sitatunga antelope and the colorful papyrus gonolek.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Mburo National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Lake Mburo National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, we’ll depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Mbarara town. The drive takes us through a stunning volcanic landscape, with steep-sided hills blanketed in neatly terraced plantations of bananas, tea, and dense, well-maintained forests. As we approach Bwindi, you'll be treated to views of the "Banana Republic" with banana plantations stretching across the hills, alongside small rivers and breathtaking scenery, setting the perfect backdrop for your gorilla trek. Upon arrival at the park in the late afternoon, you’ll check into your accommodations.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you’ll participate in a morning briefing before embarking on the highlight of the trip — gorilla trekking. You'll trek through the rain forest and bamboo-covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The hike can be tough and long, but the moment you catch sight of a magnificent silverback, any discomfort will quickly be forgotten. When you encounter the gorillas, you'll be guided to within six meters of their presence and have the privilege of sitting quietly around them for an entire hour.
Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. The experience can take anywhere from two to eight hours, and the journey may involve walking long distances in steep, muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead. Being in good physical condition is recommended.
In the evening, you’ll enjoy a cultural visit to the Batwa community before returning to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
CTPH Gorilla Conservation Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, located at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains. The park protects over 200 square kilometers of Rift Valley savanna, interspersed with patches of forest and crater lakes, making it an ideal location for a safari. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you'll have the chance to observe an incredible concentration of water birds, crocodiles, and hippos. The bird species in the area are diverse, including 11 types of kingfishers, black bee-eaters, falcons, eagles, raptors, and many more.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up early in the morning for a game drive, where you can spot wildlife such as lions, Uganda Kobs, elephants, spotted hyenas, leopards, and many others. Afterward, head to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking, where you'll have the opportunity to see not only chimpanzees but also other primates in the forest.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kampala
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kampala
After breakfast, we will depart for Kampala, with lunch en route, and arrive in the afternoon. Please note that if your flight back home is on the same day, we will take you directly to the airport. All international departures require at least two hours of check-in time before your flight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
