5-Days Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Encounter
Introduction
This 5-days Uganda safari brings you the unforgettable experience of trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest with thrilling savannah wildlife encounters in Queen Elizabeth National Park. it’s a perfect itinerary for travelers seeking both the raw intimacy of the rain forest and the wide-open plains of the African bush. From up close primate experience to classic game drive ad boat cruise, this trip brings a diverse and exciting adventure through some of the Uganda’s most iconic landscapes.
Day1
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your adventure begins with an early pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe. You’ii set out on a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in the western Uganda. The journey will take approximate like 8hrs and includes stunning view of rolling hills, rural villages, and lush country side. On arrival, enjoy a short game drive as you enter in the park and check inn your lodge and relax while prepare for the wildlife experience ahead.
Accommodation: Buffalo lodge in QENP.
Meals provided
Day 2
Game Drive &Boat Cruise at kazinga channel
After early morning breakfast at 6am, you board the car and start the drive to the park in Kasenyi plains, where you will have a chance to spot lions, elephants buffalos warthogs, and antelopes. The early hours offer the best opportunity to see the predator on the move, after lunch, take a boat safari on the Kazinga channel, one of the parks top highlights. The channel is home to one of the Africa’s largest concentration of hippos, as well as crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of birds including African fish eagles and king fishers. Accommodation: same lodge (buffalo lodge) Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
DAY 3
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park via ishasha.
After early morning break- fast you will transfer to Bwindi in the southern side, this drive will take you through the remote and wild ishasha sector, its famous for its rare tree –climbing lions-unique sights in Africa. With luck, you will catch these big cats in large in fig trees. You will continue with your scenic drive through misty hills and terraced slopes until you reach at your lodge near Bwindi by late afternoon. Rest and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking
Accommodation, Buhoma sector at Ride 4 a woman
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi (Experience in Bwindi)
Wake up early in the morning take break- fast and after transfer to Bwindi park Headquarters for briefing for gorilla trekking rules and group assignments. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you’ll hike through thick forest terrain in search of habituated gorilla family. The activity takes like 3 to 6hrs depending on where gorillas are located, once found, you will spend one magical hours observing them as they feed, play and interact- a deeply moving and humbling experience. After trekking, you will return to the lodge and rest or opt for the short walk to visit Batwa pygmy community
Accommodation Buhoma Ride 4 a woman
Meals provided
DAY 5
transfer to Kampala or Entebbe-departure
After early break-fast at 5am, you will begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, the drive will take like 10 to 12 hours through beautiful country side. Enjoy lunch en-route make stopover at Uganda Equator line for photos, lunch and souvenir shopping. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe international airport in time for your evening flight, marking the end of your un forgettable experience Uganda safari.
Meals plan Break-fast and lunch.
Language Dutch, English, French, Germany, Italy, Spanish ETC
Safari includes:
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fee both Bwindi and queen Elizabeth national park
- All transport in 4x4WD Safari car with fuel
- English speaking guide/any language of your choice, driver guide
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
- Boated drinking water on game drive.
- Game drive.
Safari exclusions
- international flights and visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Tips and person expenses
- optional activities not mentioned
what to bring
- Water proof hiking boots and jacket
- Long sleeved shirts and trousers for forest walk
- Insect side repellent and sunscreen, gloves for trekking
- Camera (no flash allowed for gorilla)