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Gorilla Trekking
in Uganda - Gorilla Safaris
Best of Uganda Gorilla Safari (8 Days/7 nights)
This 8 days Uganda safari takes to the Murchison Falls National Park,
housing the world-famous Murchison Falls with a impressive view of the
Nile forcing its way through a 7 meter gap in the rocks and
tumbling 40 meters
down in one breathtaking leap. The safari proceeds to Bundongo Forest
for a half day primate walk, then Queen Elizabeth National Park before
heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to track for the endangered
mountain gorillas.
Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.
Day 1: Murchison Falls
Depart Kampala in the morning and drive to Murchison falls National
Park. Transfer to the magnificent Top of the Falls where you will enjoy
your picnic lunch as you marvel at the mighty Nile being forced into a
seven Metre crevice to thunder 45 metres below in a series of cascades.
The Nile can be viewed at different points up to the Baker's Summit.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge. Elevated high above the Falls on the
north side of the river, the lodge enjoys astounding views.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Murchison Falls
Start your game viewing after an early breakfast. Escorted by a game
ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals and studying
animal spoors. Game in this area include Giraffe, Elephant, Harte beest,
Lion, Uganda Kob, Oribi and a variety of savannah and woodland birds.
After lunch, take a Nile Cruise for game viewing at close quarters. This
is a paradise of the Hippo and Crocodiles . Meals and overnight at Paraa
Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Kibale Forest
Breakfast early, then transfer to Kibale forest with picnic lunches
arriving for an evening Nocturnal Primate walk in search of Galagos and
Pottos. This is done using strong flashlights that attract the shy
lesser primates of the night. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Nat. park
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. On the walk, you may see
Black and white colobus monkey, Red tailed monkey, Baboon, Grey cheeked
mangabeys or the chimpanzee. After lunch, depart for Queen Elizabeth
National Park. through the East African Rift valley arriving for a sun
set game drive, before a transfer to your accommodations for dinner and
overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive as this is the best time for opportunities of viewing
the cats in action. Afternoon, take another boat cruise on the Kazinga
for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel
as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls
congregate here in large flocks. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari
Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D
Day 6: Bwindi
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the gorilla sanctuary through the
beautiful mountain scenery referred to as the little Switzerland. Dinner
and overnight Gorilla Forest Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Day of Gorillas
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic
lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain
gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the
previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla
Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8: Kampala
After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara arriving in time for lunch at the
Lakeview Hotel. Later drive back to Kampala. End of services.
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L}
Price: US$2237 per person sharing
Price include:
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodge/tented camp based on double/twin
sharing
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits
- Park entry fees
Not included:
- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/buggage insurance,
laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements
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