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5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari

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Duration

5 days 4 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

This 5 day and game drive safari will take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, that connect Lake George and Lake Edward in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. This channel has the highest concentration of Hippos in the whole world, with over 600 species of birds. On a good day a cruise along the kazinga chammmel can expose you to more wildlife than you can find on any given game drive. You will then visit the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where you will have a chance to trek one of the habituated families of mountain gorillas.

Did you know that it has been estimated that there are only about 880 left throughout the world?

Almost half of the creatures can be found in Uganda, and the rest of the population can also be found in neighboring Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

You will spend one magical and exhilarating hour watching the intricate interaction of families of these amazing apes in the heart of the World Heritage Site known as the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Highlights

  • You’ll visit Uganda
  • This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
  • You’ll visit Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Activities: Gorilla trekking and Game drives
  • Getting around: Open-sided 4x4 vechicle and pop-up roof
  • A transfer from Entebbe Airport and to the Airport

Itinerary

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Day 1: To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After Breakfast, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi located on the Eastern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your guide will make stopovers at the Equator for photograph and lunch in Mbarara town. You will then drive past banana plantations, Farms and beautiful hills of Kigezi for your overnight at Broad Bill Forest Camp orCrater bay Cottages in Kabale town.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Broad Bill Foest Camp or Crater Bay Cottages
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast Not Included)
Drinks: Drinking Water

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park

After your early morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to Ruhija Park headquarters for briefing and joining others for gorilla trekking. You will start your trek which can take from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of mountain gorillas on that particular day. Once you have found them, you will be around one hour of observation and photography before returning back to the park headquarters for certificate and overnight at Broad Bill Forest Camp or Crater Bay Cottages at Lake Bunyonyi.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Broad Bill Forest Camp or Crater Bay Cottages
Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water

Day 3: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park located in western Uganda arriving in time for Lunch at Bufallo Safari resort. This will be followed by a short relaxation and an evening game drive in the savannah plains of Kasenyi where wild animals like buffaloes, elephants, antelopes and big cuts such as lions and leopards can be spotted depending on your luck. Return to your lodge for overnight.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Resort
Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water

Day 4: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

This morning you will head to back to the plains of Kasenyi for a morning game drive to try to find what could have missed the previous day. Lunch will be served at the lodge and after you will head to the jetty along kazinga channel for the afternoon boat cruise. This cruise offers you chances of viewing animals like: hippos, water birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and many other wildlife which flock the channel for drinking water.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Resort
Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water

Day 5: To Kampala/Entebbe or Airport

After morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala\ Entebbe International Airport for your next flight out.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral Water
End of Tour
• Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost
• You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Airport transfers on first and last day,
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • Drinking water while in the vehicle
  • Gorilla permit per person
  • Pre and Post accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
  • Uganda Visa (USD50 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
  • Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry
  • International flights

Durations

5 days
Multi day

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FAQs

How much is 5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari?

5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari price starts from $2,400.00

What is the 5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari cancellation policy?

5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience

Which company provides 5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari?

5 Days Uganda Gorillas & Game Drive Safari is hosted by Gorillas & Chimp Luxury Uganda Safaris.

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