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7 Days Wilderness & Gorilla Safari

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 7 Days Wilderness & Gorilla Safari

7 Days Wilderness & Gorilla Safari in Uganda, focusing on Queen Elizabeth National Park and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, can offer a diverse and exciting wildlife experience.

 

Departure & Return Location

Entebbe International Airport 

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • 6 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • All transportation in destination location
  • 4×4 Landcruiser specially adapted for game viewing
  • All meals included at lodge
  • Gorilla trekking permit

Price Excludes

  • Driver Service Fee
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Room Service Fees
  • International Flights
  • Tips and gratuities

Complementaries

  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • T-Shirt
  • Entrance Fees
What to Expect

The highlights of a 7-day wilderness and gorilla safari are numerous and unforgettable.

Here are some of the key highlights you can expect:

  1. Gorilla Trekking: Undoubtedly the highlight of the safari, trekking through lush forests to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is an experience of a lifetime. The encounter with these gentle giants, observing their behavior and interactions, is both humbling and awe-inspiring.

  2. Wildlife Encounters: Exploring the wilderness areas of national parks or reserves offers incredible opportunities to encounter a diverse range of wildlife. From elephants, buffalo, and antelopes to various bird species and possibly big cats, every moment spent in the wild is filled with excitement and wonder.

  3. Scenic Landscapes: The wilderness areas you’ll visit are often characterized by breathtaking landscapes, including rolling hills, dense forests, meandering rivers, and stunning vistas. Whether you’re on a game drive, trekking through the jungle, or simply relaxing at your accommodation, the natural beauty surrounding you is sure to leave a lasting impression.

  4. Cultural Experiences: Many wilderness areas are also home to indigenous communities with rich cultural traditions. You may have the opportunity to visit local villages, interact with community members, and learn about their way of life, adding a deeper dimension to your safari experience.

  5. Expert Guiding: Throughout the safari, you’ll be accompanied by experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts. Their expertise enhances your experience, providing insights and ensuring your safety while maximizing wildlife sightings.

  6. Comfortable Accommodations: After a day of adventure in the wilderness, you’ll return to comfortable lodges or campsites where you can relax and unwind. These accommodations often blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings, offering both comfort and immersion in the wilderness experience.

  7. Responsible Tourism: Engaging in gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris contributes to conservation efforts in the region by supporting local communities and generating revenue for park management and anti-poaching initiatives. Participating in responsible tourism practices ensures the preservation of these precious ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, a 7-day wilderness and gorilla safari promises an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, discovery, and meaningful connections with nature and local cultures.

Itinerary

Day 1Entebbe to Lake Mburo

You will be greeted at the airport/hotel and transferred to Lake Mburo National Park and your lodge for the evening.

Accommodation:  Mihingo Lodge

Meals: L & D

Day 2Lake Mburo to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Buhoma

After a morning game drive you’ll depart Lake Mburo and head west through the villages and farmlands, wetlands and hills of western Uganda. You’ll arrive at your lodge under the forest canopy in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge

Meals: B, L & D

Day 3Gorilla Tracking

Today’s the day!  Your guide will already have booked you in so after a briefing from your ranger you head on foot for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants. The walk can be anything from 30 mins to 4 hours, but is usually in the 1-2 hour range. The going can be tough, the terrain steep, vegetation lush and the weather wet but when you finally come across the magnificent beasts it will all be worthwhile!  You will spend one hour with them, observing their day to day activities at close quarters, following them through the forest.  The time will fly but the memories will stay with you forever.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge

Meals: B, L & D

NB:

If you are sick you will not be able to visit. Gorillas are so closely related to us that they can catch all of our diseases but may not be so well equipped in recovering from them. Their safety is paramount.

A reasonable level of fitness is required for this trek.

Good walking shoes, waterproof jacket and long trousers (all in non-bright colours) are essential.

You are welcome to take photographs but you must use a camera where you can turn off the flash. Flash photography can freak out gorillas and you don’t want to be on foot near a freaked out 400lb gorilla.

Day 4Bwindi to Ishasha

It’s a relatively short drive down the mountain roads to the hot plains of Ishasha so we can afford a relaxed start to the day, enjoying the abundant birdlife from the lodge.  You’ll arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and in the afternoon head out into the park in search of the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha and other wildlife, including elephant, topi, hyena and leopard.

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Meals: B, L & D

 

Day 5Ishasha to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast there will be time for a game drive in search of hyena, lion, leopard, topi, elephant among others before lunch back at your lodge. In the afternoon we’ll head through the conservation area to the main Queen Elizabeth NP and your lodge with it’s stunning views over the Kazinga channel.

Accommodation:       Mweya Safari Lodge

Meals: B, L & D

Day 6Queen Elizabeth National park

After an early breakfast you’ll depart for the Kasenyi Savannah, Queen Elizabeth National Park, for an early morning game drive. The savannah offers a great safari experience, with the opportunity to see lions, Uganda kob, hyena, elephant, warthog, waterbuck and possibly even the elusive leopard all with the stunning Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop. You will take your packed lunch on the stunning crater explosion drive and then you will head out onto the Kazinga Channel on your boat trip. This area is rich in game and you will find hippos and crocodiles in the water and a variety of wildlife on the banks, including buffalo, elephant and various antelope.

Accommodation:  Mweya Safari Lodge

Meals: B, L & D

Day 7Queen Elizabeth NP to Entebbe

After breakfast you’ll hit the road for the drive to Entebbe. Thus the end of our safari.

Accommodation:       n/a

Meals: B & L

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