6 Days Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Tour in Uganda
Enjoy Wildlife Safaris in Uganda at Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park then track the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park in Uganda on the 6 Days Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Tour.
Trip Overview
The 6 Days Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking Tour starts at Entebbe International Airport then to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Forest National Park where you track the Mountain Gorillas and Lake Mburo National Park.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you are picked up by a company driver guide who transfers you towards the West of Uganda at Queen Elizabeth National Park a journey that takes you 4- 5 hours. Have lunch en-route then views of the green forest vegetation terrain, birds etc then later reach the Park and proceed to check-in your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, Tembo Safari Lodge.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to the Park to enjoy a Game Drive along various tracks watching Wildlife animals wandering around their natural habitat and these include; elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hyenas, warthogs, alibi, silver buck etc. After the game drive, break off for lunch then later transfer to the Kazinga Channel for a Boat Cruise where you watch various wildlife animals along the banks, schools of Hippo and crocodiles beneath the waters. After transfer to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Mweya Safari Lodge, Marafiki Safari Lodge, Tembo Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Wake up very early in the morning and embark on the long drive to Bwindi Forest National Park via the Southern sector (Ishasha Sector) of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lunch is en-route at the Ishasha River then later proceed with your journey to the Park and when you get here, check-in your lodge/hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Gorilla Resort, Buhoma Community Bandas, Haven Lodge Buhoma.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Wake up have breakfast then the park headquarters for briefing on the Dos and don'ts around the Gorillas then in groups of 8 with a skilled park ranger, penetrate the forest to track the Gorillas for 3-5 hours depending on their location and when you meet them, only an hour is allowed to stay in their presence taking photos to keep for memories. After tracking the Gorillas, return back to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Gorilla Resort, Buhoma Community Bandas, Haven Lodge Buhoma.
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage transfer to Lake Mburo National Park a journey that takes you approximately 3-4 hours with an en-route lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Center. After lunch proceed on your transfer to the Park to enjoy an evening Game Drive which offers you views at numerous wildlife animals i.e the Impala, Waterbuck, Eland, Zebra, Buffalo, Klipspringers, Crested Crane, and the elusive Shoebill Stork. Dinner and Overnight at Mihingo Lodge, Rwonyo Rest Camp, Mburo Safari Loddge.
Day 6: Nature Walk and Departure to Kampala
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to enjoy a Guided Nature Walk which offers you views of the green vegetation terrain, birds and some wildlife animals. After the walk depart back to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.
This package includes
- All ground transportation and Fuel
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Full time safari guide and his associated expenses
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
- All Safari Activities
- Drinking water
But it excludes; Items of personal nature like Laundry, Beers, tipping of staffs at the lodges.