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5 Day Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

Overview

Embark on an exhilarating 5 Day Gorilla and Wildlife Safari into Uganda’s wilderness with our Gorillas and Wildlife Safari. This expedition blends thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with awe-inspiring mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Starting in Entebbe, you’ll experience Uganda’s vibrant culture and natural beauty before exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to diverse wildlife including elephants, antelopes, and tree-climbing lions. A highlight is the Kazinga Channel cruise, offering close-up views of over 700 bird species and the world’s highest concentration of hippos. The adventure culminates in Bwindi, where you’ll trek with experienced guides to encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural wonders of Uganda.
Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Engage in thrilling activities such as gorilla tracking and chimpanzee tracking.
Travel in comfort and style with open-sided 4×4 vehicles and pop-up roof vehicles.
Enjoy the convenience of airport transfers and inclusive accommodation.
Customize your tour to suit your preferences and interests.
Join a small group safari, limited to a maximum of six people.
Solo travelers are welcome to join this adventure.
Suitable for adventurers aged 15 years and above.

Things To Note

Accommodation is included, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout your journey.
Join a small group of like-minded adventurers, with a maximum of six people per group.
Flexible departure dates allow you to embark on this adventure at your convenience.
Tailor your tour to your preferences, with customizable options available.
Solo travelers are welcome to join our small group safaris, offering the opportunity to meet new friends and share unforgettable experiences.
This adventure is suitable for adventurers aged 15 years and above, ensuring an inclusive and immersive experience for all.

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Arrival

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for the night. The next morning, after breakfast, you will set off for Lake Mburo National Park, driving through the charming small towns of Uganda. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photographs and some informative talks and experiments. Upon arrival at the park, you will enjoy an en route game drive as you proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat ride on the lake to search for hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge or Rwakobo Rock
Drive Time: 5-6 hours

Day 1

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, embark on an en route game drive through Lake Mburo National Park. Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda. The drive offers stunning scenic views of Uganda’s green rolling hills, dotted with banana and tea plantations. Enjoy lunch en route and arrive at Bwindi in the evening, ready for the next day’s adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge
Drive Time: 6-7 hours

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start your day with an early breakfast and pack a lunch. By 7:45 am, report to the Park Headquarters for registration and join other trackers for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla tracking. Your guides will lead you through dense forest creepers and undergrowth in search of the gorillas. This trek can last from half an hour to most of the day, depending on the movement of the gorillas. The forest is steep and densely forested, but the trails used by animals make it accessible for tourists. Encountering these majestic and endangered creatures in their natural habitat is an extraordinary experience.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

This morning, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you will have the chance to see savannah wildlife, including herds of buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, and possibly wild cats such as lions and leopards.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or Pumba Safari Lodge
Drive Time: 4-5 hours

Day 4

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Begin your day with a return trip to the Kasenyi plains for a morning game drive. This gives you another chance to spot wildlife you may have missed the previous day. After the game drive, head back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, make your way to the jetty along the Kazinga Channel for a scenic boat cruise. This boat ride offers excellent opportunities to view a variety of animals, including hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and numerous water birds that frequent the channel to drink.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge or Pumba Safari Lodge

Day 5

Departure

This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your 8-day Gorilla Tracking Tour

Meal Plan: Breakfast

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Permits
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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