Uganda Gorilla Safaris
Gorilla in Bwindi Forest Uganda
This safari starts from Entebbe [The
Bwindi gorilla permit is included in
the safari cost but the other
trackings require a supplement to be
paid at time of booking].
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National
Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National
Park are located in south-western
Uganda on the edge of the western
rift valley. Both parks are also
rich in birds, chimps, monkeys and
butterflies. Bwindi is one of the
largest natural forests in East
Africa, with both montane and
lowland forest. About half of the
world's population of mountain
gorillas - about 300 animals - are
found in Bwindi. Mgahinga, though
smaller, has its unique features.
One gorilla family is open to
visitors here. Other activities
include volcano climbing, guided
nature walk in the Gahinga forest
for primates, birds and butterflies
or enjoy the breathtaking landscape!
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive at Entebbe International
airport. Meet, greet and transfer to
Imperial Resort Beach Hotel for
overnight (BB)
DAY 2
Drive on the southbound road;
passing charming attractions en
route: look at royal drum makers,
enjoy the Equator, stop at the
roadside markets to enjoy some fruit
and vegetables. Lunch en route.
Continue to Buhoma in the thick,
impenetrable Bwindi Forest via
Kabale. Arrive late afternoon.
[Approximate driving time: 9 hours]
O/N: Bwindi Tented Camp or Buhoma
Homestead (FB)
DAY 3
Go gorilla tracking (subject to
availability of gorilla permits at
time of booking), carrying a packed
lunch. You will be accompanied by a
guide and porters who will carry
your shoulder pack for you. You will
then set off to the thick forest in
search of gorillas. The terrain can
be difficult, with steep slopes
covered in dense vegetation that
gives the park its name. In
addition, the altitude of 5200 feet
and more means participants do need
to be physically fit. The time taken
to track the gorillas varies
enormously, from as little as half
an hour to as much as 8 hours before
one returns to camp. Difficulty,
however, is not impossibility and
coming face to face with the great
primates is well worth it! O/N:
Bwindi Tented Camp or Buhoma
Homestead (FB)
DAY 4
Leave for Kisoro, stopping at
Kanaba Gap to view the spectacular
Virunga volcanoes and eye-catching
terraced hills. Either visit the
natural, beautiful-looking Lake
Mutanda, surrounded by the
volcanoes, take a walk on the shores
or continue directly to Mgahinga.
[Approximate driving time: 5 hours]
O/N: Mgahinga Safari Lodge (FB).
DAY 5
Either track gorillas (on
payment of US$360 gorilla permit
supplement at time of booking) or go
for a guided nature walk in the
forest for butterflies, plant and
bird species; or climb a volcano or
simply relax at the camp! O/N:
Mgahinga Safari Lodge (FB).
DAY 6
Start for Mbarara, enjoying
natural attractions en route.
Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park,
Uganda’s most conspicuous park, with
zebra, leopard, hippo, antelope and
many birds. Lunch on arrival. Boat
trip on Lake Mburo. Time permitting,
an evening game drive. [Approximate
driving time: 5 hours] O/N: Mantana
Mburo Camp (FB).
DAY 7
After breakfast, drive to
Kampala arriving early afternoon and
transfer to Entebbe airport for your
flight (HB). [Approximate driving
time: 5 hours]
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