Gorilla trekking and wildlife in the Uganda is best enjoyed in both Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi national park.Bwindi forest can be accessed from Queen Elizabeth National Park to the northern just 2 to 3 hours drive, from Kampala through Mbarara about 6 to 8 hours.
A visit to both parks the must watch include tree climbing lions at ishasha sector, elephants, leopard, kobs, bufallos, Gorillas, hipos, birds at the Kazinga channel and many others.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi National Park
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park an enroute game drive at ishasha sector famous for tree climbing lions
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and return back to Kampala
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi National Park
Our Company guide will pick you from the hotel early in the morning to start your journey South- West to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A short stop will be made on your way at the crafts village where you will meet the royal drum makers and at the Equator for a briefing talk and an opportunity for photographs. Lunch will be had in Mbarara, then proceed on the way you will have a chance to look at the long horned cattle from Ankole and amazing ever green and hilly highlands referred to as Ugandan Switzerland as the journey continues the road goes higher were you get to view the peaks
of the Virunga volcanoes. You then arrive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest home of the mountain gorillas and spend a night at Gorilla forest camp/Buhoma lodge/Gorilla safari lodge/ Gorilla resort/Engagi lodge/Buhoma community bandas where you will have dinner and rest to the sounds of the rain forest. The transit time from Kampala to Bwindi is approximately 8 to 10 hours.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Up relatively early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla tracking. Before 8:00 am report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers; the guides will then take you through the bush pushing your way through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. (This trek can take from half an hour to 5 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes) Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them grumble to each other, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male; the silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left!
If you have the energy this afternoon, take a guided walk on the Munyaga River trail, which is an ideal short walk. This trail leads to three delightful crystal clear waterfalls, and there is a profusion of tree ferns, epithytic ferns, orchids and Bwindi’s colorful array of butterflies. Here you may also see birds and primates from the forest edge. OR If you have the afternoon free, how about guided villages walk and see how the Ugandans live! Overnight at Gorilla forest camp/Buhoma lodge /Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (Full Board).
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart from Bwindi early morning after breakfast and proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park to view the wildlife. Lunch will be at the lodge and then go for a boat ride at the Kazinga channel where you will see some of the animals at the shores like hippos, crocodiles and others. Return to the Mweya safari lodge/ Kitandara safari lodge/ Simba lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and return back to Kampala
Wake up very early in the morning and have breakfast then go for chimpanzee tracking at the Kyambura Gorge. After the trekking, start your journey back to Kampala arriving in the late evening.
Price:
Prices may vary according to the number of people, lodge type, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.
The tour quotation Includes
1; Gorilla tracking permits
2; Volcano hiking permit
3; Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
4; Full board accommodation
5; Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
6; All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
7; Bottled water while on safari
8; Airport transfers
The tour quotation excludes
1; Kampala hotel fees (the night before the safari and the night after the safari)
2; Tips
3; Laundry services
4; Beverages/Drinks
5; International flights
6; Visas
7; Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary