6 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
Embark on an adventure safari journey through Uganda – the pearl of Africa on our 6 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari, taking you on an adventurous trek through the emerald rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, search for the endangered mountain gorillas.
Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most popular game park in Uganda also known as the medley of wonders for thrilling game drives and boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
Highlights of 6 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
- Day 1: Welcome to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa
- Day 2: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience & Batwa Cultural Experience
- Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Day 5: Morning Game Drive –Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 6 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Welcome to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and be transferred to your hotel for an evening of rest, dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at The Boma.
Day 2: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wake up early for breakfast and set off on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a drive through several towns with a stop at the Equator Crossing for pictures and in Mbarara for lunch. Continue to the park, driving through the scenic rolling terraced hills of Kisoro – the Switzerland of Africa. Arrive at the lodge in the evening, check –in and spend the rest of the day at rest, dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience & Batwa Cultural Experience
Today we trek the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy an early breakfast, then head to the park headquarters where you will be briefed about mountain gorillas and the right way to behave while in the forest. The briefing is conducted by a senior ranger guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority, you will also be assigned a gorilla family to trek, head into the forest led by armed rangers and guides searching for mountain gorillas.
The trek takes approximately 2 to 4 hours or more depending on the movement of the gorilla family you are trekking. Spend a precious hour watching these endangered primates as they play, feed and groom each other. You are allowed to take pictures as long as your flashlight is off.
Trek back to the starting point, meet your driver and return to your lodge for rest. Later in the day, head to the Batwa Village for a cultural experience. Here you will meet the former forest dwellers, interact with them as the exchange stories about the forest, be entertained by local dances and drama among others.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
After breakfast, check out of your lodge, bid farewell to Bwindi Forest and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Access the park through the Ishasha Sector where you see the rare tree climbing lions as they rest on fig tree branches during the game drive. You will also see other animals such as buffaloes, zebras, elephants among others.
Head to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will go for a Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise, explore this natural water channel connecting Lake George to Lake Edward as you enjoy sightings of several animals including herds of elephants and buffaloes along the banks of the channel as well as hippos and crocodiles in the waters. With a short game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 5: Morning Game Drive – Departure
Wake up early for a cup of coffee and head out for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this region is popular for game drives due to being breeding grounds for Uganda Kobs thus attracting predators like lions which you will see during the game drive, other animals to lookout for include lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, among others.
Return to your lodge for a full breakfast, check out and embark on a journey out of Queen Elizabeth National Park, heading back to Kampala. Enjoy en-route lunch, you will be dropped off at the airport for your onward flight, bringing your Uganda safari to an end.
End of 6 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
