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3 Days Gorilla Trekking
Day 1: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest [L, D]
Leaving Kampala very early, it's a full day’s drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside to the ancient rainforests of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. On the way, skirt the north-eastern shores of Lake Victoria, and climb into the mountainous south-western region of Uganda through terraced hillsides dotted with traditional settlements. Expect to arrive at our picturesque accommodation on the edge of the forest in the late afternoon.

Overnight Buhoma Community Bandas / Gorilla Resort / Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla Trek [B, L, D]
Bwindi is a magnificent green swathe of dense rainforest and is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and a recently proclaimed World Heritage Site. Begin your gorilla trek in the early morning, and set off into the tangled and mist-shrouded forests with guides and trackers who are very experienced at locating the gorillas by finding the nest the family had used the previous night. The search for these majestic animals goes through thick untamed rainforest, where you'll be scrambling over mossy rocks and through deep undergrowth and it can be arduous at times. But when you come face to face with the gorillas for the first time, the trek there will be more than worth it, and watching gorillas in their natural habitat is a memory that will last a lifetime. After spending an hour with the gorillas we head back to the base camp for a late lunch and a relaxing afternoon.

Overnight Buhoma Community Bandas / Gorilla Resort / Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 3: Kampala [B, L]
Departing early in the morning we start our journey back to Kampala stopping for lunch en route. Expect to arrive back in the city in the early evening after a quick but exhilarating visit to the mountain gorillas.

Included in tour price:-
All tour highlights
Ground transportation with the services of an English speaking driver / guide
01 Gorilla permit per person
Park fees
Meals as indicated
Activities and accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary.

Excluded in the price:-
Airfare to and from Uganda
Visa to and from Uganda
Travel insurance
Airport transfers
First and last night’s accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
All beverages except tea and coffee taken at breakfast
Any activity, meal or accommodation NOT mentioned in the itinerary
Tips
Souvenirs, items of a personal nature

Accommodation
Up Market: Nile Safari Lodge: Ndali Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge: Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp: Gorilla Forest Camp: Mihingo Safari Lodge

Mid Range: Paraa Safari Lodge: Primate Lodge Kibale: Jacana Safari Lodge: Savannah Resort: Gorilla Resort: Lake Mburo Tented Camp

Budget: Sambiya River Bandas: Kibale Forest Bandas: Mweya Hostel: Savannah Resort: Buhoma Community Bandas: Rwonyo Rest Camp

5 Days Bird watching and Gorilla Trekking

Day 1: Lake Mburo National Park [L, D]
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite close to crocs and hippos. This is the only park where you are not entirely imprisoned in a vehicle. Rather refreshing!!
Birdwatchers will enjoy the more than 250 species of birds found in Lake Mburo including Papyrus Gonolek, Brown faced Lapwing. Carruther's Cisticola, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-Faced-Go- Away bird. Evening game drive along the Lakeshore track. With its own system of game trails and cleared walkways the "Kigambara Loop" offers interesting guided lakeside walks. Find here herds of zebra, Cape buffalo and eland. Oribi and topi are easily approached.

Overnight Rwonyo Rest Camp / Lake Mburo Tented Camp / Mihingo Safari Lodge

Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest [B, L, D]
After breakfast, proceed for a game drive or a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. The leisurely pace of a walking safari also provides excellent opportunities for the keen photographer. The Kopjes are particularly interesting and camouflage kilpspringers and topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankore Cattle peaceably.
Drive through the "Switzerland of Africa" area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi.

Overnight Buhoma Community Bandas / Gorilla Resort / Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 3: Bwindi, Gorilla trek [B, L, D]
Early morning entry into Gorilla sanctuary. This rainforest is spectacular. It offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals recorded include the endangered mountain gorilla, rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephant, black-fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, giant forest log and others. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas. The time taken and the terrain varies according to the movements of this marvellous primates. The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal and it is unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact.

Overnight Buhoma Community Bandas / Gorilla Resort / Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park [B, L, D]
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector. In the afternoon enjoy the unique 2 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.

Overnight Mweya Hostel / Jacana Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 5: Kampala [B, L]
Morning game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzoris as a backdrop provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. The game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are a memorable method of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife
Drive back to Kampala stopping at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers en route where you will able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop at the equator for photographs. You arrive Kampala in the early evening.

Included in tour price
All tour highlights
Ground transportation with the services of an English speaking driver / guide
01 Gorilla permit per person
Park fees
Meals as indicated
Activities and accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary.

Excluded
Airfare to and from Uganda
Visa to and from Uganda
Travel insurance
Airport transfers
First and last night’s accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
All beverages except tea and coffee taken at breakfast
Any activity, meal or accommodation NOT mentioned in the itinerary
Tips
Souvenirs, items of a personal nature

Accommodation
Up Market: Nile Safari Lodge: Ndali Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge: Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp: Gorilla Forest Camp: Mihingo Safari Lodge

Mid Range: Paraa Safari Lodge: Primate Lodge Kibale: Jacana Safari Lodge: Savannah Resort: Gorilla Resort: Lake Mburo Tented Camp

Budget: Sambiya River Bandas: Kibale Forest Bandas: Mweya Hostel: Savannah Resort: Buhoma Community Bandas: Rwonyo Rest Camp