5 Days Luxury Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
This 5 Days Luxury Gorilla and Wildlife Safari will give you the true definition of a luxury safari in Africa. You will explore the pristine wilderness of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park on foot. The safari will also take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second largest national park and also the most visited park in Uganda.
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with Evening game drive
On day 1, our experienced driver guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your Hotel, he will brief you about the safari and thereafter, transfer you to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is located in the western region of Uganda and it is about 7 to 8 hours drive including a lunch stopover. The park is one of the savannah parks in Uganda where one can spot the e4 members of the Big 5 mammals, these include lions, buffaloes, elephants and leopards.
Luxury Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Game Drives and Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
Your day will begin early with a game drive. During sunrise, it is usually the best time to spot animals in their most active. While game driving at the break of dawn, you will be able to see some of Africa’s highly famed “Big 5”, Giant Hogs, Bush Bucks, Antelopes, Waterbucks and plenty of birds. After your game drive, you will return back to the accommodation just in time for a good and relaxing breakfast.
Later in the afternoon after a delicious lunch, you will head out for a boat cruise along the spectacular Kazinga channel. As you cruise, you will be able to spot several mammals at a close range like the hippos, Crocodiles, Buffalos, and Elephants bathing on the channel’s banks. After completing your boat cruise, you will head back to your accommodation for a relaxed dinner and overnight.
Luxury Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via Ishasha Sector
Having had your breakfast, you will then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park through the Ishasha sector which is located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passing through the Ishasha sector guarantees you great chances of encountering the mysterious tree-climbing lions resting on fig tree branches and also other mammal species especially the Uganda kob as well as buffaloes grazing within the vast savanna plains. On reaching Bwindi, you will check in for rest as well as your dinner.
Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Experience
After breakfast, your guide will drive you to the park headquarters from where you will be briefed about the do’s and the don’ts during your trek and then proceed with the ranger to search for the mountain gorillas. This trek involves hiking up and down the rugged paths which will require you to be physically fit and also carry a walking stick. This activity involves walking up the steep and densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in their vegetation. Also, you can hire the local porters to help carry your luggage.
When you meet the gentle giants, ensure to follow what your ranger guide tells you especially standing 6 meters away from them as you watch the mothers feed the young ones, juveniles playing and the silver backs guarding their territory. You will do all these within a maximum of 1 hours. How long this search will take is based on where the gorillas are located and feeding from, therefore it can take from 2-8 hours. Also, ensure to carry enough water, a rain coat, hiking boots, long sleeved shirts, and energy giving snacks. Return back later to your lodge after trekking.
Have relaxation and then later head out to visit the Batwa community and see how they live and enjoy their cultural performances through music, dance and drama.
Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe or Kampala
Today after your breakfast, you will be driven to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home or you may choose to spend a night in your hotel. You will use the same route enabling you to have a second stop over at the Equator for memorable moments.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch