Enjoy the amazing 7-day 'Ultimate Uganda Adventure Safari - Gorilla Trekking' tour, offering you the opportunity to witness the beautiful cultures that make up the beauty of Uganda. You will closely observe the majestic chimpanzees of Uganda in their natural habitat and witness diverse African wildlife and beautiful landscapes. This tour starts and ends at Entebbe International Airport and takes you through Jinja, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The typical safari itinerary is listed as follows:
Your driver guide reports at Entebbe International Airport. Check-in at your hotel in Entebbe for rest and overnight stay.
Airport Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board
Have breakfast at the hotel early in the morning and leave for Jinja. As you leave Entebbe, you will see a part of Lake Victoria while on your drive. On the way to Jinja, you shall have a quick stop at Mabira Forest for a nature walk with a well-trained guide. You will witness some of Uganda’s several tree species and spot a variety of beautiful birds.
Jinja is a very fascinating city full of attractions and adventurous activities: river rafting, boating, nature walks, and sightseeing among others. On your arrival, you will visit the Nile River for white water rafting and bungee jumping. The whitewater rapids near Jinja are some of the best in the world. With a grade 5 classification, this section of the Nile River is known for its obstacles, drops, steep inclines, islands and waves. As you see the rapids ahead in your rafting adventure, feel the excitement and the beginning of an adrenaline rush.
Distance: 150 km
Time: 2 hour 45 minutes
Nile River Camp
Meal Plan: Bed-and-breakfast
Have breakfast at the lodge and leave for Lake Mburo National Park, which is the smallest national park in Uganda but has a lot to offer in terms of its hilly landscape and rich vegetation. The park is the only place in Uganda where you’re likely to see large herds of impala. The green acacia woodland harbors wildlife like zebra, warthog and eland. Lake Mburo itself is home to hippos and crocodiles.
Arrive at your lodge, and if you have time, go for an evening game drive, searching for wildlife animals such as buffalos, zebras, and antelopes. Witness hippos coming out of the water and zebras grazing peacefully, and experience the excitement of seeing wildlife so closely.
Time: 6 hour 50 minutes
Distance: 315 km
Eagles Nest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
Have breakfast in the morning and go for a fun-filled and informative boat ride on Lake Mburo. Enjoy witnessing the amazing flora and fauna along with wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos and bird species including African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers and herons.
Eagles Nest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
After breakfast at the lodge and leave for Lake Bunyonyi, which is also known as a birding paradise and is the most stunning lake in Uganda. The word 'Bunyonyi' means the place of little birds, but it is also a place for rest, peace, solace and tranquility.
Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi and go for fun-filled afternoon canoeing on the deepest waters of Bunyonyi. You can also go for educational walks in the villages and learn more about the cultures and native languages. Spend the night overlooking the beautiful scenery around you.
Time: 5 hour 22 minutes
Distance: 272 km
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal Plan: Full board
Have breakfast early in the morning and depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a Gorilla trekking adventure. The trek begins from the site where gorillas were spotted a day before and experienced gorilla trekkers guide you through the slopes and volcanoes of the park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has 17 gorilla groups making it the best place to witness the gorillas in the wild. The tour gives you an opportunity to closely observe 90 mammal species and 11 primates, including the black and white colobus monkey.
The hike in the park can be physically demanding, but watching gorillas play, eat, rest and bond with their young ones is an incredible experience. Follow the mountain gorillas as they go freely in the impenetrable forest and discover their gorgeous natural habitat.
After your gorilla trekking safari tour, head back to the lodge. If your trek is relatively short, you can go for a guided nature walk around the lodge and the surrounding communities in the evening. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Note:
Don’t forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of
water, gloves, hat and waterproof bag for protection of your
camera in case of rain.
Time: 2 hour 50 minutes
Distance: 72 km
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal Plan: Full board
Have breakfast and leave for Entebbe with a stopover at the equator, which passes through Uganda. You can take pictures and then proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home.
$972 USD per person for 15 people (East African Citizens)
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