This 4 Days Uganda Safari features gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This trip starts in Kampala and heads west to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Highlights of the Tour
- Equator Tour
- Gorilla Tracking
- Game Drives
- Launch Cruise
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala To Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will be briefed by our tour guide and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a world biosphere reserve in Western Uganda. Have a stopover at the Equator, an imaginary line where the world is divided into the travel hemisphere. Have a lunch stop over on the way and, continue southwards passing through Mbarara. You will view some wildlife on your way to the park. On your arrival, you will check in and embark on the launch cruise on the Kazinga channel, a narrow band of water connecting lakes Edward and George. This is one of the most memorable experiences of a visit to Uganda. You will view a number of hippos, elephants and birds who inhabit the lakeshores and other animals who drink from the lake. Birding is excellent, and we expect to see species ranging in size from the tiny, brilliant Malachite Kingfisher to the giant Goliath Heron. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara lodge/Kyambura game lodge/Ihamba safari lodge (FB)
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi National Park
After a cup of coffee , Embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens mile in the park and expect to see Lions, Elephants, cape buffalo, Warthogs, leopard, hyena, mangoose, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, Topi and lots many small animals and birds. After the game drive, proceed to Bwindi via Maramagambo and Ishasha sector. As you drive along the road via Ishasha sector, animals such as the waterbucks, elephant, antelopes, buffalo, kobs, can be seen along the road. Relax around the Forest camp. Dinner and over night at the luxurious Gorilla Forest Camp set deep in the rain forest/Buhoma lodge/Gorilla safari lodge/Gorilla Resort/Budget options Wagtail eco lodge/Buhoma bandas.
Day 3: Gorilla tracking and afternoon community walk
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. After gorilla trekking, come back to the lodge and relax. Should you have the energy in the afternoon, you will go for a village walk and see more about how Ugandans live!. Overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (FB)
Day 4: Return back to Kampala
After an early morning breakfast depart to Kampala stopping at the Equator for a photographic opportunity as well as an informative talk arriving in the afternoon with either a drop off at the airport or at your hotel of residence for an overnight stay.
End of the Safari
