6 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari
Best of Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari
This 6 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari immersive experience takes you on a journey through the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Uganda. Uganda is a land of diverse and captivating wildlife, offering some of the best wildlife safari experiences in Africa. From the iconic African savannahs to the misty mountains where the endangered mountain gorillas reside, Uganda is a treasure trove for nature lovers and wildlife safari lovers. A trip to Uganda promises an unforgettable wildlife safari experience, with its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes.
The Best of Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is a carefully curated expedition that takes you on a journey through some of the most breathtaking and diverse landscapes in Uganda, offering you the chance to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including the majestic African elephants, elusive leopards, and the rare tree-climbing lions.
The highlight of the Best of Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is undoubtedly the visit to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population. Here, travelers have the rare opportunity to encounter on a gorilla trekking expedition, led by experienced guides who are well-versed in the behavior and conservation of these remarkable creatures. As visitors venture through the dense vegetation of the rainforest, they will be rewarded with an up-close encounter with a gorilla family, observing their intricate social dynamics and gentle demeanor.
Start your with a visit to Lake Mburo National Park, where you can take part in a thrilling game drive or boat safari. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness as you spot zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and hippos. Continue your excursion to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Trek through the thick foliage, guided by experienced trackers, until you encounter these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Spending time with these gentle giants is a truly breathtaking and humbling experience. Throughout your safari, you’ll have the opportunity to witness other incredible wildlife, such as chimpanzees, elephants, buffalo, and a wide array of bird species. End your safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its incredible biodiversity. Cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll witness a plethora of hippos, crocodiles, and birds in their natural habitat. Explore the park further, keeping an eye out for the iconic tree-climbing lions and elusive leopards.
Beyond its remarkable wildlife, Uganda also offers a cultural tapestry that is as vibrant as it is diverse. The country’s rich heritage is reflected in its traditional music, dance, art, and rituals. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with local communities and gain insight into their way of life, further enriching their safari experience.
To ensure a seamless and memorable wildlife safari in Uganda, it is advisable to enlist the expertise of reputable tour operator who specialize in organizing guided tours. These professionals possess in-depth knowledge of the country’s wildlife and can tailor itineraries to suit individual preferences. Whether it’s a luxury lodge stay or a rugged camping adventure, there are options to cater to every traveler’s needs.
The Best of Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is not just a journey through stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters; it is an opportunity to connect with nature in its purest form and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the delicate balance of ecosystems that support these diverse and magnificent creatures. This expedition promises an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime and a newfound appreciation for the beauty and diversity of Uganda’s wildlife and natural landscapes.
Tour Includes;
- Transportation in a 4 X4 safari vehicle
- An experienced English speaking Guide
- Park entrance fees
- Full board accommodation service
- All Meals and bottled water while on the safari
- A Gorilla Permit
- Boat cruise
- Airport transfers
- All activities indicated in the itinerary
Tour Excludes;
- International flights
- Visa and Air tickets
- Personal Expenses like Beer, Cigar, Wine, Crafts
- Tips
Details
This 6 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari immersive experience takes you on a journey through the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Uganda. Start your with a visit to Lake Mburo National Park, where you can take part in a thrilling game drive or boat safari. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness as you spot zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and hippos. Continue your excursion to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
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Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by African Safari Tour Holidays representative who will welcome you and transfer you to Lake Mburo National Park, which is located in the south western Uganda and it’s a 3-4 hour drive from Kampala. During this journey you will make several stopovers where you will witness amazing attractions like equator crossing, Mpambire drum makers, Igongo cultural center among others. You will reach the park in the afternoon hours and check in to your lodge before having lunch. After lunch you will depart for an afternoon game drive in the park to have to witness numerous wildlife species like buffaloes, zebras, leopard, bushbucks, giraffes, antelopes and impalas. Following the game drive you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Today you will have an early breakfast, meet your safari guide and then depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way you will be rewarded with majestic views of rolling landscape covered dense flora, magnificent tea plantations among other unique attractions. You will have lunch enroute and proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park which is home to the highest population of the endangered mountain gorilla. As you travel, you will come across steep hills and lots of banana plantations before arriving at the park. You will reach the park in the late afternoon; you will have time to relax or go for a nature walk if you wish before dinner and overnight comes.
Today is your gorilla trekking day. You have to wake up early, have breakfast and request for your packed lunch from the lodge. You will meet your safari guide and transfer to the park’s headquarters for a briefing about rules and regulations on how to behave while trekking. After the briefing you will be divided into a group of 8 individuals and each group will be allocated a gorilla group to trek and an experienced armed park ranger guide who is well conversant with the forest trails and gorilla species. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park takes about 2-8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla. Once you've located them, you'll be given an hour to spend with them and take some pictures, record videos. After your gorilla trekking experience, you will head back to the starting point and meet your safari guide. Following the trekking experience you will be driven back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Today you will get up early, have breakfast, and then travel for 5 to 6 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing via the Ishasha sector, which is home to the tree climbing lions. You will arrive at the park in the afternoon hours and have lunch. Following lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive to witness various wildlife species such as buffaloes, elephants, antelopes to mention but a few. Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will take a game drive along any of the park's designated game viewing routes, which include Kasenyi, the north Kazinga plains, and the Ishasha area. While on game drive you will get the opportunity to witness a variety of wildlife animals, including buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, antelopes, elephants, and baboons. You will have a chance to witness the famous tree-climbing lions in acacia tree branches when traversing through Ishasha sector. Following the game drive you will return back to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will depart for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel where you will have a chance to view water bucks, Hippos, crocodiles along the channel. Later in the evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Today marks the end of your safari. You will wake up at your leisure, have breakfast and then meet your safari guide for your departure to Kampala. You will have a morning game drive in the park where you will encounter various wildlife animals such as buffalos, giraffes, zebras, impalas among others. You will have lunch along the way in Mbarara town following the game drive. After lunch you will proceed on your journey back to Kampala in order to catch your flight back home.
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