5 days gorilla trekking safari and wildlife vacation take you to western Uganda for gorilla tracking or trekking in Bwindi impenetrable Forest, Lake Mburo National Park for a wildlife experience, bird watching and nature walk, do canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi and relations and stopover at Uganda Equator while stretching your legs and taking photos.
You must know when booking 5 days gorilla trekking safari and wildlife tour
✓ Group size: Minimum One traveler
✓ Transport 4X4 safari vehicle: van or mini bus
✓ Accommodation: safari lodge types (budget, mid-range or luxury)
Note: For booking and confirmation, a 50 % initial deposit is required to secure gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits
Detailed itinerary for 5 days gorilla trekking safari and wildlife vacations
Day 1: Travel from Entebbe / Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park
After your breakfast, from your lodge, our guide will meet you and exchange greetings. Thereafter transfer to western Uganda via Masaka-Mbarara highway with an amazing stopover at the Uganda Equator for snacks, photoshoots, and informative talks. Then have a lunch break and later proceed to the home of half of the mountain gorillas in the world. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest camp or Engagi lodge or Kitandara camp or Buhoma camp or Bwindi view inn. Meal plan: half board
Day 2: Gorilla tracking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Have breakfast; later go for a short briefing about mountain gorillas’ do and don’ts from the park officials, after setting off for the tracking experience inside the jungle. Carry with you enough packed lunch and drinking water, rain jacket, walk-able boots, hut, insect repellent, Camera, and any other gadget required for the activity. The rangers will provide you with a walking stick.
Gorilla tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas. Spend an evening on a village walk to experience the typical amazing life for Ugandans around the Park. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board
Day 3: Bwindi Forest community walk then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast from your lodge, with the local guide take a community walk to typical Bakiga homes, traditional healers, local breweries, and local art and craft shops. Return to the lodge for lunch and after drive through the scenic terrain landforms to the beautiful and deepest Lake in Uganda. Spend the evening experiencing the beach activities. Dinner and overnight at Bunyonyi resort / Heritage lodge / Jajama lodge. Meal plan: F/B
Day 4: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
Early in the morning embark on a 3-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park for another exciting game drive en-route as you enter. Take an afternoon boat ride along the Lake to spot a variety of wildlife and birdlife species. You will have an evening game drive to get a close look at impalas, elands, zebras, and much more. Dinner and Overnight at either Mihingo lodge / Mantana Tented Camp/Mburo safari lodge. Meal plan: F/B
Day 5: Transfer from Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala
After breakfast, take a foot safari and after taking a leisurely drive back to Kampala, have a stopover at the Equator where you will have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time and take some photos, then another stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight at Cassia lodge. Meal plan: H/B
5 days of Gorilla trekking and Wildlife include:
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Game drives
- Community walk
- Visit Lake Bunyonyi
- Gorilla tracking Permit
- Pure Bottled Drinking water
However, 5 days of Gorilla trekking and Wildlife exclude:
- Airfare
- Uganda Visa
- Luxury drinks
- Laundry
- Personal shopping bills and cigarettes
- Any other item not mentioned
