8 Days Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari

START IN KAMPALA


Overview

This 8 Days Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari in Uganda will let you explore premium safari parks for a once in a lifetime adventure experience. This trip highlights Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth NP and a relaxation getaway at the magical views of Lake Bunyonyi under the guidance of our expert local guides

 


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Lake Mburo

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo national park; 230km (4 hours) diving distance to the Park headquarters and rest camp at Rwonyo. The left turn to the Park is signposted at 211km from Kampala. You will enter the park through Nshara gate. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: game drive – Queen Elizabeth

An early morning a game drive, the park is home to herds of Impala, as well as the more uncommon Topi, Eland, and Klipspringer. Burchells Zebra and buffalo also graze these areas. Return to the lodge for late breakfast, in the afternoon you will go for a boat ride. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3: Queen and launch cruise

You will have a morning game drive and drive to Queen arriving in time for a launch cruise along the Kazinga channel where you may spot various water birds and animals. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: game drive –Bwindi

After breakfast you will drive to Bwindi. You will have lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Gorilla trekking

After breakfast you will have a briefing and after go for trekking, this could take 4-8 hours depending on the movements of the gorillas. During trekking you may spot other primates and different bird species which are good for kin bird watchers. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi

Have breakfast and head for Lake bunyonyi, on arrival you will go for a boat ride and visit different islands and pygmies. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7: game drive and boat ride

Breakfast and drive to Lake mburo, on arrival you will go for a boat ride. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8: Game drive-Kampala

An early morning a game drive, the park is home to herds of Impala, as well as the more uncommon Topi, Eland, and Klipspringer. Burchells Zebra and buffalo also graze these areas. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and lunch, the drive back to Kampala. Drop-off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe airport for your departure marking the end of your 8 Days Gorilla trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda


Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
  • Airport pick up and drop off.
  • All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
  • Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
  • Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
  • Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
  • A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
  • Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books, beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives.
  • Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
  • All government taxes, levies, and fees
  • Pick up and drop off transfers
  • Not Included

  • Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
  • Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
  • Laundry services
  • Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary

Price Guide by Season

High Season

Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarchEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Peak Season

July, Aug, Sept, OctEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Low Season

April, May, JuneEconomyStandardLuxury
2 persons booked together$$$
4 persons booked together$$$
6 persons booked together$$$
Single Room Extra$$$
Children below 3 YearsFreeFreeFree
Children between 3-12 Years75% of adult rate75% of adult rate75% of adult rate

Christmass Extra

21st Dec - 3rd JanEconomyStandardLuxury
Price Per Person$$$

Acommodation Options

Lake Mburo National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option                                                                                       
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Bwindi National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping

Lake Bunyonyi National Park

Luxury lodge / tented camp option
Standard lodge/ tented camp option
Economy lodge/ tented camp option
Budget Tented Camp/ Basic Camping