6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda
This 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda involves visiting Bwindi impenetrable National Park for Uganda gorilla trekking tours, this park is located in the western part of Uganda in kanungu district and Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing, Lake Mburo National Park for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking Uganda, wildlife viewing. Gorilla permits cost US$ 700 per head.
Brief itinerary 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda
Day 1: Depart from Kampala to lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Game drives and boat cruise
Day 6: Depart back to Kampala.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Depart for lake Mburo National Park
On the first the of 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda, Our company representative who will also be your guide driver will pick you from your location, brief you on how the safari will run, then head to the south western Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park which is Uganda’s closest Park from Kampala/ Entebbe. Stop overs at the Equator and Mpambire drum makers point where drums are made from.
After head to the Park, on reaching you check in at the lodge have lunch and later in the evening go for a game drive, you will stand a chance to view wildlife like buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, water hogs, Kobs among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay,
Accommodation options. Mihingo Lodge (Luxury), Lake Mburo Safari lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Eagle’s Nest lodge (Budget). Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Pak
Second day of 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda after an early testy breakfast, check out of the lodge and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will have a stopover for lunch and en-route to Bwindi. On your way you will sight on the Volcanic land scape with rolling hills, vegetation cover with banana plantations. On arriving at the Park, you will check in at the lodge, after have either a guided natural walk with in the park or a relax at the lodge. Later have dinner and stay for the night.
Accommodation options Include; Buhoma lodge (Luxury/ Up market), Silverback lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Buhoma community Rest camp grounds (Budget). Meal plans: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
On this third day of 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda, your required to wake up very early, have a very early breakfast and head to the Park headquarters with Parked lunch and at least 2 litters of water. The rangers will guide you on the dos and don’ts while in the forest, then at 8:00 commence your trek in Bwindi forest, this can last from 2-6 hours depending on where the gorillas hosted the previous night and on their movement. Walking sticks are an essential because of the slippery landscape of the forest. On meeting the gorillas, you will be given strictly 1 hour, so your advised to use it accordingly. You will see gorillas play, feed breastfeed, communicate among others. After trekking you will be rewarded a trekking certificate.
Later you will visit the Batwa pygmies’ communities and experience how they carry out their day to day activities, hoe they survive, storytelling. After go back to the lodge for dinner and sleepover.
Accommodation options Include; Buhoma lodge (Luxury/ Up market), Silverback lodge (Moderate/Mid-range), Buhoma community Rest camp grounds (Budget). Meal plans: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
on Day 4 of 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda, have breakfast and check out of the lodge as you say goodbye to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector, you will view the famous climbing lions, Savannah vegetation cover, elephants, different bird species. Up on arrival at the Park you will check in at the lodge have lunch and later go for a game drive.
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth are best seen in the evening and morning because it’s their time for hunting and grazing. Species like Uganda Kobs, warthogs, elephants, climbing lions, water bucks will be spotted. After go back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Mweya safari lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Kyambura game lodge (moderate/Mis-range), Bush lode (Budget) Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Game drives and boat cruise
The 5th day of 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda, Very early morning you will go for a morning game drive along the Kasenyi track animals like water bucks, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, climbing lions, Kobs among other. After head to the lodge for a late breakfast and lunch. Later go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, this activity will give you an amazing adventure viewing animals like crocodiles, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, different bird species. After head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options: Mweya safari lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Kyambura game lodge (moderate/Mis-range), Bush lode (Budget) Meal plan: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Depart back to Kampala.
on the last day of your gorilla trekking Uganda Bwindi, have a relaxed breakfast as you enjoy the view of the environment at the lodge. After check out of the lodge and head to Kampala, a stopover in Mubende for lunch and en-route to Kampala reaching late afternoon and the guide will drop you at your destination. this marks the end of 6 Days Gorilla trekking and Wildlife safaris in Uganda.
The package Includes
Gorilla permits
Chimpanzee permits
Bottled water
English speaking Guide
Park Entrance Fees
Boar Rides
Cultural tours
The package Excludes
International flights
Visas
Laundry services
Tips
Alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses
