Uganda Gorilla
Safaris & Uganda Trekking Safaris - Tracking
Gorilla in Uganda Gorilla Treks
7 Days Uganda Gorilla Tracking
Safaris
DAY 1:
Kampala /Murchison Falls National Park
From Kampala, head north through the districts of
Luwero and Masindi with their traditional farms and
villages. Reach the Murchison Falls National Park.
after lunch enroute and tour the top of the falls
with amazing scenic viewpoints.
Dinner and overnight at Sambiya River Lodge
DAY 2: Murchison Falls National Park
Cross the Nile by ferry and set off on an early
morning game drive. Your guide helps spot elephant,
giraffe, water buffalo, Ugandan kob and lion.
Butterflies are abundant. After a packed lunch you
take a launch trip to the base of the majestic
Murchison Falls. There is abundant bird life and you
will most likely see numerous wild animals on the
banks.
Dinner and overnight at Sambiya River Lodge
DAY 3: Murchison Falls National Park /Kibale Forest
Depart early to the Fort Portal area, home of Kibale forest.
This area, nestled in the Rwenzori Mountains, is the seat of
the Toro kingdom. Lunch enroute to Fort Portal.
Dinner and overnight at Ruwenzori View Guesthouse
DAY 4: Kibale
Forest/Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning forest walk in search of chimpanzees. See
other primates, forest birds and butterflies, too.
Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park after lunch.
Relax on a launch cruise up the Kizinga Channel
between lakes Edward and George. Enjoy seeing wild
animals on the banks and a wonderful variety of
water birds. Lion, hippo, Cape buffalo, Uganda kob
and warthogs are usually seen.
Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge
DAY 5: Bwindi (or Mgahinga)
Awake early for a sun rise game drive to see elephant
and lion. After breakfast depart for the gorilla
sanctuary. Packed lunch enroute. Transit through the
Kigezi highlands with terraced banana plantations on
the steep slopes.
Dinner and overnight in Bwindi impenetrable or Mgahinga
at a Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp.
DAY 6: Bwindi
(or Mgahinga)
Rise early for gorilla trekking. The experienced
ranger guides will brief you before the trek. Spend
the day moving through dense forest in an exciting
search for rare majestic mountain gorillas. Return
to accommodation for dinner and overnight.
DAY 7: Kampala
Return to Kampala-Uganda, after an early breakfast, through
the Kigezi highlands, the "Switzerland of Africa".
Lunch in Mbarara, with the many herds of long-horned
Ankole cattle. Arrive in Kampala early evening.
Includes:
- Park entrance and gorilla permit fees
- Full board accommodation
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and
driver
- Game drives and gorilla tracking as per the
Itinerary
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone,
laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to porters and drivers