5 Day Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions and Bwindi Gorilla Safari
5 Day Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions and Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Overview
Our 5 day Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions and Bwindi Gorilla Safari is crafted for those eager to experience both the iconic mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the unique tree-climbing lions in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This itinerary includes two nights in Bwindi and two nights in the Ishasha sector, offering ample opportunities to observe the endangered mountain gorillas and the fascinating wildlife of Ishasha.
Itinerary Summary
- Day 1: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 3: Drive to Ishasha for an evening game drive
- Day 4: Morning and afternoon game drives in Ishasha
- Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe for your departure flight
Key Details
- Accommodation: Included
- Group Size: Maximum of 6 people per group
- Departure: Tours can start any day and are customizable
- Solo Travelers: Welcome
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Tour Plan
Pickup from the Hotel and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport by our tour guide, who will brief you on the safari ahead. The drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes you through charming small towns and roadside markets, with a stop at the Equator for photos and a break. Lunch will be served en route. You will arrive in Bwindi in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Broad Bill Forest Camp
- Meals: All meals included
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast and with a packed lunch, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Your guide will explain the rules and provide details about the trek. The allocation of your gorilla family will depend on your interests, fitness, and age, so inform your guide if you have any preferences. Gorilla trekking can be demanding, lasting from 30 minutes to several hours. Once you locate a gorilla family, you’ll have one hour to observe and photograph them before returning to the park headquarters to collect your certificates. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge.
- Accommodation: Broad Bill Forest Camp
- Meals: All meals included
Drive to Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following breakfast, you will take a scenic drive from the Ruhija side of Bwindi to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, then relax before embarking on a late afternoon game drive to search for the famous tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. Sightings will depend on the day’s luck.
- Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Game Drives in Ishasha
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. While these lions are elusive, you might also see buffaloes, elephants, antelopes, and other wildlife. Optionally, visit River Ishasha to view the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo border. Return to the lodge for lunch and head out again for an evening game drive.
- Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Return to Kampala/Entebbe
After your wildlife adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- 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
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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