The 6 days Uganda wildlife safari and Gorilla trekking, this itinerary promises an unforgettable journey, offering a blend of wildlife and cultural experiences. From tracking rhinos to encountering mountain gorillas and learning about the Batwa culture, it provides a well-rounded exploration of Uganda’s natural and cultural treasures.
After your arrival at Entebbe international Airport, you will meet your driver guide who will transfer you to your lodge / hotel around Entebbe relaxation from long flight since it was night.
Stay at; Koki hotel / Airport link / Blue monkey lodge, via via hotel Entebbe
Meal plan: bed and breakfast
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After a hearty breakfast your journey begins with a transfer from hotel in Entebbe/ Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary a captivating journey through the heart of Uganda’s lush landscapes and wildlife rich regions. Upon reaching Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and a warm welcome, embark on an incredible rhino trekking experience accompanied by knowledgeable guides, you’ll track these magnificent creatures coming within a safe distance to observe their behavior up close you’ll also have a chance to partake in a rare bird watching opportunity through Ziwa wetlands binoculars in hand, on the trail of the elusive shoebill a prehistoric looking bird.
After tracking you will have your lunch as you relax your body for another exhaling journey, after lunch you will continue with your journey to the world’s greatest waterfalls and hike to the top of the falls.
As the sun is setting, the evening will be crowned with an inspiring evening game drive, promising sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes and more as you arrive at the Murchison Fall National Park, check in your accommodation as you prepare for dinner and overnight.
Stay at: Pakuba safari lodge/ Tilenga safari lodge/ Ikorom safari lodge
Meal plan: full board basis
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Rise up with a sun to an African breakfast. Begin your morning with an exhilarating game drive, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife and searching for iconic African wildlife (The Big 5 animals) including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, leopards, Uganda Kobs, and birds such as hornbill, vultures and so many bird species.
After the game drive, drive back to the lodge for a delicious lunch, thereafter, embark on a leisurely boat cruise along the Nile River, while on boat you will be able to see schools of hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife come for water such as elephants, buffaloes, water bunks and a myriad of bird species and much more. As the day transits to night drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to the Jewelry of Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you check out of your hotel and transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Eastern arm of lift valley with a lot of attractions like Tea plantations, banana plantations, community people, farmers, foots of mountain Ruwenzori and many others on your way, you will have a break-off in Fort Portal for your En-route lunch. After lunch, proceed to the park reach the park in the evening, then in after noon go for boat ride on Kazinga channel which connect two lakes l. George and L. Edward, the channel is 40km and is the big construction of hippos in Uganda followed by Murchison falls which is mostly see at hippo pool, while on boat you will able to see schools of hippos, crocodiles, monitor lizards, some wildlife come for water on the shores of the channel such as elephants, buffaloes, water bunks, Kobs and so many birds species like pied king fisher’s, African fish eagle, cormorants, African darter, pelicans, spoon bill, marabou stalk, cattle egrets after you will check in for your accommodation options as you prepare for dinner and overnight.
Stay at: Engiri safari lodge/ Irungu safari lodge/ Bush lodge/ Pumba cottages
Day 4: Explore the Jewelry of Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park on Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Forest
After your morning breakfast will go for game drive in Kasenyi plain or Mweya peninsula having a chance of seeing herds of buffaloes, elephants, bush backs, water bunks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, and some bird species like jacana, pelican, grey crown crane the Uganda’s national bird, savanna birds grey heron and much more return to lodge for lunch and after you will connect to Bwindi forest national park via Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions and reaching late evening at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Stay at: Broadbill forest comp/ Bakiga gorilla lodge Ruhija/ Haven gorilla lodge/ Bweza gorilla lodge Rushaga/ Ride for woman Buhoma/ KFC Mist Buhoma.
Meal plan: full board
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After your early morning breakfast with your cameras, hiking boot, long trousers, long Slive shirts, rain jackets and a pair of gloves, will be transferred to the park offices/ headquarters for briefing on what to expect during your Gorilla trekking / trekking activity. With your packed lunch, you will set into Bwindi impenetrable forest to look for the gentle giants which will take 2 to 5 hours depends on their movements when you find them, will be allowed to spend one hour with them studying their way of playing, feeding, nurturing young ones take photos as many as can for memory, here you will be 100% seeing them no disappointment here, after an hour with them back to the park head offices to be awarded the certificate of trekking these giants. Trekking Mountain Gorillas will be rewarded by a signed Gorilla trekking certificate with your name on it as a memory to share with family and friends. Return to lodge for refreshments and a few minutes of relaxation before you get into Batwa cultural experience here learn the way they dress, their food, their life style. Returns to the lodge have dinner and an overnight.
Day 6: Transfer to Entebbe Airport
After your breakfast you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight back home depending on time of the flight, on your way to Entebbe you will pass through the terraced land scape of Kigezi region and you will be having your En-route lunch at either Mbarara or Equator depending the time.
This Safari Quotation Includes
- Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation
- Park entrance fee
- Gorilla permit
- 4*4 safari vehicle
- Drinking in transit
- En-route lunch
- Full time speaking guide / drive guide
Excludes
- International flights
- Visa
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks at the lodge
- Personal needs / expenses
