Gorilla Safaris in Uganda

Uganda is well know for having the highest populations of Mountain Gorillas than else where in the world.

4 Days Gorilla and Wildlife Uganda Safari

Tour overview

This Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari offers you chance to go gorilla trekking as well as viewing game at its plenty and convenience as well as experiencing a breath taking moment as you go for boat cruising on the Kazinga Channel. You will visit two Uganda national parks which will include Bwindi National Park which is a home to many gorilla families and Queen Elizabeth national park which is the best at wildlife viewing and boat trips.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/ to Bwindi National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking /Queen Elizabeth

Day 3: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Day 4: back to Kampala.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/ to Bwindi National Park

On this first day of your gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, our tour guide will Transfer you from Entebbe/Kampala to the Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi national park with lunch en-route and then reaching in the evening to check in at your selected lodge Where you may either choose to relax for tomorrow’s day-long gorilla trekking or take a self-guided walk around the Hotel. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp or Buhoma Lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking 

After an early breakfast at 6.30am, with the help of our safari guide, you will depart to the park headquarters proceed for briefing by the park ranger guides before starting the Gorilla trek in the steep densely forested and beautiful landscape of Bwindi Impenetrable forest – the park has ever green vegetation which is also very thick due to the frequent rains throughout the year. The actual meaning of gorilla trekking is felt when you encounter with these giant but very gentle Mountain gorillas. It’s such the best and amazing experience to Watch Gorillas feed, rest, mothers with babies and the acrobatic youths playing about. This gives the true meaning of wildlife and the best wildlife experience ever! Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp or Buhoma Lodge

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National for Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Wake up Early and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park reaching early and check in at your hotel for lunch, after lunch you will go for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which is an interesting experience. Variety of animals a viewed while on boat include different bird life on water which include the African skimmer, jacana, rare shoe bill among others .after enjoying the boat trip you will be transferred to your lodge with the help of our safari guide for dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or Simba Safari Camp

Day 4: Back to Kampala.

At 6:30 a.m. in the morning, you will leave for game drive, this is the best time to spot hyenas, lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, hippos coming back to the rivers, huge herds of buffaloes and elephants, Ugandan Kobs and crested cranes among others and then return to your lodge for late breakfast and get you packed lunch to enjoy en-route. Transfer back to Kampala as you end your 4 days gorilla and wildlife safari in Uganda viewing game en-route with a stopover in Fort Portal or Mubende for your lunch and finally drive to Kampala to catch up your flight back home.

Cost will be $1608 per person sharing (Budget)

$2378 per person sharing (Up Market)

 

Tour Inclusions

Photography and touring,

Gorilla trekking permits (Uganda)

Full board accommodation,

Full time English speaking professional driver/guide,

All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary,

Bottled water while on safari,

Transport