5 day Uganda gorilla safari trekking

5 Days
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Activity Level
Light
Transport
4X4 Land Cruiser
Comfort Level
Luxury

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Trip Overview

Day 1: Road trip from Kampala to Bwindi national park

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla tracking

Day 3: Travel to Lake Mburo national park

Day 4: Wildlife walk and return to Kampala

Day 5: Kampala city tour

Itinerary

Day 1&2: Road trip from Kampala to Bwindi national park, Mountain Gorilla tracking

An Arrive Africa Safaris’ tour guide will welcome you at the Entebbe airport or pick you from your hotel and drive you using the Masaka- Mbarara highway through the Kigezi hills to Kisoro. You will arrive at your accommodation option venue in the evening. Rest for the next day.

Dress appropriately for the trekking experience; gloves, long pants, light but waterproof clothes. Have an early breakfast and be driven to park headquarters for briefing then head into the Bwindi forest in search of the mountain gorillas, trek through the densely populated area and walk carefully down the slippery slopes. The tracking might last 1-9 hours depending on what time you find the gorilla family you will be tracking. You will, when you see the gorillas, be able to watch them play, feed, hunt, relate with each other. After you can return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Arcadia Ootages
Day 3: Travel to Lake Mburo national park

After a hot morning meal, start the drive to Lake Mburo national Park with a stop-over for lunch in Mbarara town. When you arrive at Lake Mburo in the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo as a way to see animals rest by the lake shores and see different bird species that live close to water. Go for a late evening game drive to see wild game especially the zebras and impalas. Retire to your hotel and rest for the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Day 4: Wildlife walk and return to Kampala

Take on the wildlife walk where you will have a park guide walk you around the national park as you see animals and plants, like zebras, impalas, elands, antelopes, buffaloes. Soon after, set off through Lyatonde to Kampala with a stop-over at the Equator for quick local authentic Ugandan arts and crafts. Spend the night at the hotel AA Safaris will have reserved for you.

 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Africana
Day 5: Kampala city tour

Enjoy a city tour which lets you see some of the unique places that make Kampala stand out from other towns in Uganda. An AA Safaris’ tour guide will pick you after breakfast and take you through the well maintained road shortcuts to see Uganda Museum, Bahai Temple, Kasubi tombs, Uganda Martyrs Namugongo. Then after you will be dropped off at the Entebbe airport for your flight to home.

Meals included: Breakfast Only
Accommodation: No accmmodation

Expectations

This tour starts with you going into the wild to see its inhabitants and all through you will be with animals and plants surrounding you, giving you a tranquility only mother nature gives then towards the end of the 5 day tour, you will explore the hustle and bustle within the capital city of Uganda and other attractions in Kampala.

Accomodations

Arcadia Ootages
Arcadia Cottages is set on a 3 acre property surrounded by native forest and gardens. It offers self-contained cottages with a fireplace and a spa bath. Guests enjoy free on-site parking and a day spa. Each cottage offers beautiful garden views, a glassed-in conservatory and a fully equipped kitchen. Each cottage is equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning and Wi-Fi is available in most cottages. Relax in the day spa with a massage, facial or body scrub. Reception can organise Puffing Billy train rides, hot balloon rides, winery tours and visits to local restaurants. Arcadia Cottages is just 3 minutes' walk from the National Rhododendron Gardens and 7 minutes' walk from Olinda. It is 10 minutes' walk to the famous Cloudehill Gardens. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong Observatory Restaurant is 8 minutes’ drive away.
Mihingo Lodge
Mihingo is a luxurious, family owned lodge in a magical setting adjacent to Lake Mburo National Park. Perched high on a rocky kopje, whose pre-Cambrian granite boulders were formed over 500 million years ago, it has spectacular views over a vast savannah landscape. Designed to blend in with its fragile surroundings, this environmentally friendly lodge offers comfort, relaxation and the experience of being at one with nature.
Hotel Africana
All rooms are fully equipped with an individually controlled air condition system, attached with a full private bathroom, a balcony overseeing the spectacular view, satellite television, fridge, wire and wireless internet access. With 253 rooms comprising of 5 suites, 103 deluxe rooms and 117 twin bed rooms and 28 Apartments, offering splendid views.

Availability and Prices

Apr 3, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
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$ 2,595
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$ 3,570
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Included
  • Transfers upon arrival and departure
  • 1 gorilla permit per person
  • Park-entrance fees according to the program
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • English speaking Ugandan & Tanzanian driver/guide;
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
Excluded
  • 1 chimpanzee permit per person (a US$ 150 value)
  • All gratuities
  • Airfare to and from destination
  • Domestic flights
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Alcoholic beverages