5 Day Gorilla in the Mist Safari
Destination:
Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Parks
Queen Elizabeth is the second largest National park in Uganda with varied vegetation from lush grassy savannah to rain forests, thick papyrus and crater lakes it’s no wonder that it sustains an immense population of remarkable mammals, birds and plant species.
The rewarding Mountain Gorilla trekking in the ancient Rainforest of Bwindi National Park is the best wildlife experience in one’s life time!
Safari Highlights:
· Gorilla tracking
· Community walk
· Game drives
· Boat cruise
PRE TOUR: ARRIVAL
Pick you up from Entebbe international Airport and drop you at a hotel in Entebbe.
– Upper range: Protea Hotel
– Medium range: Best western garden hotel
– Budget range: Gorilla Africa Guesthouse
DAY 1: KAMPALA-BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST (10 hrs)
After your breakfast at 6:30am at your hotel, we drive southwards passing through the lush green varied vegetation from savannah woodlands and plains to shrubby vegetation.
Arrive in Mbarara town, for an hour’s lunch break and continue to the beautifully terraced hills of the Kigezi Highlands and finally to the territory of the Gorillas.
Have an early dinner and pre briefing from your guide about your Gorilla Trek.
Meal Plan: lunch and Dinner
DAY 2: GORILLA TREKKING –BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Arise early to the humming forest sounds of this ancient jungle for your breakfast. With your packed lunch, we will go for the pre-trek briefing from the rangers who will tell you what to expect in the jungle. There are local porters that can be hired who will personally help carry your backpack and camera gear. By hiring a porter you will be contributing directly to the surrounding community as well as receiving personalized assistance while maneuvering through the Impenetrable Forest!
All of your spent energy will be completely revived once you come within ears reach of the mighty mountain gorilla. Your group will have an entire hour to observe and photograph the incredible scenes that will take place before your eyes. Head back to the camp.
During your dinner, you may openly talk about your jungle experiences. In all, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is a memory to last your lifetime!
– Upper range: Gorilla forest camp
– Medium range: Silver Back Lodge or Engagi Lodge
– Budget range: Buhoma community camp
– Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed lunch and Dinner.
African Big Five Safaris is a specialist East African Safari Company registered in Uganda and a member of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators with our offices in the heart of Kampala City.
We have more than ten years’ experience in the tourism industry. Both our office and field staff have a broad knowledge of the history, people, culture, geography, birds and plants of East Africa.
Our exciting safaris include; encountering the big five, the Great Migration, birding, camping, student tours, mountain climbing, gorilla trekking, and volunteer safaris.
We offer a range of adventure tours to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
DAY 3: BWINDI-QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
The sweet melodies of the jungle creatures set the pace for our day. After breakfast, we take a voyage to Ishasha, the southern part of Queen Elizabeth NP seeking out the Tree Climbing lions found in only two places in Africa while on a game drive.
Have your afternoon meal and later in the evening we are off again for an evening drive! On your way back we may be able to see nocturnal creatures not commonly seen on our morning game drives. Or go for a community walk to the fishing village in the afternoon. Interact with the community schools see the fishermen make their catch as the sun goes down in their traditional boats.
Head to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Have your afternoon meal and continue to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight:
– Upper range: Mweya safari lodge
– Medium range: Bush Lodge- bandas
– Budget range: Bush lodge Tents
– Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
DAY4: QUEEN ELIZABETH
All awake by 6:30am in time to warm up with a hot cup of tea. After hop into your vehicle and begin your day of safari adventures! Your drive will take you through herds of buffalo, elephants, and variety of antelope species. The search for the big cats, as they hunt down their prey, will go on with the help of African Big Five Safari’s eagle eyed guide.
Have your lunch at the Mweya peninsula where you’re bound to have a few warthogs as your guests.
After lunch you will head to the channel track for a momentous 2 hour cruise along the 40km Kazinga River. This natural channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George comes with an astounding population of Hippos wading in the cool waters. There is a good chance you will also see buffalo and elephants beating off the afternoon heat along the channel banks. A striking variety and number of bird species will make your day complete. The captain of the boat will also have his eyes peeled for the elusive monitor lizards as well!!
Dinner and overnight:
– Upper range: Mweya safari lodge
– Medium range: Bush Lodge- bandas
– Budget range: Bush lodge Tents
– Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: QUEEN ELIZABETH- KAMPALA(7 HRS)
After breakfast, we will head back towards the capital of Uganda…..Kampala! On route, you will have the opportunity to stop at the Equator and take some memorable photographs. At this time you will also have the opportunity to purchase some souvenirs before being dropped at the airport for your late evening flight or anywhere of your choosing in Kampala.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch