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This 4-day Uganda safari offers a fantastic opportunity to experience game viewing, chimp trekking, and gorilla trekking within a short timeframe. Enjoy a thrilling game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, engage in chimp trekking at Kalinga Forest, and embark on a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Safari Highlights:
- Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Game Viewing (including Experiential Tourism – Lion Tracking in the Ishasha Sector)
- Sight Seeing and Nature Walks
- Boat Ride along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park( Travel time 8-9hr drive)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.
Day 3: Travel to Queen Eliabeth National Park. Afternoon Boat Ride along the Kazinga Channel( 3 - 4hrs drive)
Day 4: Game Viewing. Return to Kampala.
Itineraries
Day 1
Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning, you will be collected from your hotel/residence in Kampala/Entebbe at approximately 7:00 am and commence your journey to the southwestern part of Uganda. Pause at the Equator for landmark photography before continuing to Mbarara in Western Uganda. Take a break for lunch in Mbarara Town along the way, and then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the habitat of Mountain Gorillas.
Bwindi is renowned for its population of mountain gorillas, with an estimated half of the world's surviving population residing within its borders—approximately 400 gorillas. The remaining gorillas are found in the Virunga Forests, shared by Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The drive, though lengthy, is enjoyable. Journey south to Bwindi Forest, taking in the picturesque terraced hills of Kigezi Highlands, once known as the Switzerland of Africa. Arrival at Bwindi in the late afternoon will be followed by dinner, check-in, and an overnight stay as you prepare for the upcoming day's event.
Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 2
Gorilla Tracking Bwindi
In the morning, following breakfast and with a packed lunch in hand, you will be transported to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla tracking by your guide. Guides will be assigned to accompany you on the gorilla tracking adventure. After the briefing, you'll set off to commence your journey. The duration of the trek can vary from 1 to 8 hours, depending on the movement of these gentle giants and the terrain. The thrill of encountering them face-to-face outweighs the sometimes long and challenging trek. Each encounter is unique, offering rewards such as close-up views of adults feeding, grooming, and resting, while the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful manner.
After the tracking experience, you will walk back to your lodge for an overnight stay.
For the trek, it is advisable to wear long pants, like jeans, sturdy shoes suitable for hiking steep and slippery slopes, and long-sleeved shirts or blouses to protect your body from thorns and itching plants. Considering the possibility of rain, a raincoat is essential to protect yourself and any equipment you carry, such as cameras. Additionally, it's recommended to bring insect repellent and sun cream for added comfort during the trek.
Day 3
Bwindi to Ishasha – Queen Elizabeth Park
Following an early breakfast, head towards Ishasha, the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Engage in a game drive where you may be fortunate enough to spot tree-climbing lions, along with other wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and more. Ishasha sector is characterized by acacia woodland and scrubland, featuring the meandering Ishasha River bordered by a riparian forest.
After a picnic lunch, drive to Mweya Peninsular, traversing to the northern sector of the park, and arriving in time at 3:00 pm for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This waterway connects Lakes Edward and George and is renowned for having the highest concentration of hippos in the world, along with buffaloes and elephants at the banks.
During the cruise, you're likely to encounter grazing hippos, elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, bushbucks, waterbucks, striped jackals, and, of course, numerous warthogs. The evening will be at your leisure, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth park – Kampala
This morning you will carry out a game drive looking for wildlife lion elephant leopard, hyena, and many more that inhabit this park. The game drive will yield wildlife viewing say lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and many more. After drive, head to Kampala with your packed lunch. Arrival will in be in the evening
- Meals and accommodation at full board for the agreed dates
- Gorilla permits 1 permit per person
- Game drive — Ishasha , park fees,
- Safari driver /guide and 4×4 vehicle
- Park fees
- Applicable government taxes
Drinking bottled water while driving on safari
- Alcoholic drinks and bar bills, phone bills, personal insurance, visa and flight fees and any other items of personal nature used during the trip
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