Uganda Gorilla trekking and Wildlife Safari
DAY 1 Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
Drive west from Kampala early in the morning and stop at the equator for pictures. Follow the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range to Queen Elizabeth National Park for much of the journey.
A game drive Enroute may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Enjoy the unique evening 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward
This journey may go through the largest concentration of Hippos, and at the bottom of the water many animals can be seen drinking. 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.
Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge / Budget Institute of ecology. (BLD)
Day 2 Game drive
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.
Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Safari.
There is an early morning entry into a gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists.
Recorded mammals here include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals.
This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with these gentle giant gorillas and watching them is a rare, moving, amazing and thrilling adventure that will leave you with long-lasting memories of a genuinely distinctive experience.
The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they play and interact. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma homestead / buhoma community camp.
Day 4: Drive back to Kampala
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala. Head to Kampala for lunch, stop at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers on the way back to Kampala. Here you will be 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 and you will arrive in Kampala by early evening.