This Uganda Gorilla and wildlife safari takes you to dense tropical and impenetrable forests of Bwindi home to a half of the population of mountain Gorillas and to Lake Mburo National Park that is the home of the Eland Africa and the world’s largest antelope. The game drive gives you a chance to spot wildlife includes Impalas, Zebra, Giraffes, Elands, water bucks, buffaloes, bush buck, Topi, and on lucky occasions leopards among others.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Gorilla tracking
Day 4: Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport
Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, or After Breakfast from your Hotel in Kampala, you will meet be met by a representative from Divine African holidays. You will have a stopover at the Equator. You will be able to step in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time. You will take photographs then proceed to the park.
Dinner and Overnight:
Luxury: Mihingo safari Lodge
Mid- range: Mburo Safari Lodge
Budget: Rwakobo Rock lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning after breakfast,head out for a Game Drive Safari.you may spot the Zebra, Topi, Impala, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Elands, leopard, warthogs and birds among others. After lunch proceed your journey southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park arriving early evening. The scenery along the way is breathtaking. Relax at your lodge, have dinner as you prepare for your gorilla trekking experience next day.
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Silverback Safari Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Bakiga Lodge / Broad bill Forest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have an early morning breakfast, and after proceed to the park headquarters to have a briefing about the dos and don’ts about Gorilla trekking. The rangers will then accompany you to the rainforest to start your search for the gentle giants. This walk can sometimes be tough but when you encounter the gentle giants it will be a memorable and a rewarding experience.
Trekkers are always advised to carry their rain coats and boots because the weather there is always unpredictable. There are also some potters who always help with the carrying of the luggage on behalf of the visitors but at a small cost. On sighting the gorillas, the rangers will guide you on how to handle them, especially by giving them a 6 meter distance as you enjoy them play around. It’s always not easy to predict how long gorilla tracking will take and this also depends on the location of some families since some of them are far from the park headquarters.
However, it always takes 2 to 8 hours to come into contact with them and the rangers will always be there to guide you. Trackers are also advisable to be physically fit before going for tracking. After your trek, return to the lodge for your lunch and in the afternoon, you may opt to visit the Batwa community to enjoy some cultural performances before retiring at your lodge.
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Silverback Safari Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Broad bill Forest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will be dropped in time to catch your flight back home.
