Gorilla Tracking Safari And Queen Elizabeth National Park – 6 Days
Overview
This 6 Days Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda gives you an opportunity of tracking Gorillas in Uganda which is so far the best safari activity in Africa. With a minimum of 400 mountain gorilla population which is more than half of their entire world population (880) of which twelve groups are habituated for trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park , making it the ultimate Uganda gorilla safari destination. A tour to queen Elizabeth national park will give you a unique experience with the “Big Five” animals of Africa.
Tour Summary
- You’ll go to Uganda
- This tour starts at Entebbe Airport (Uganda) and ends in Queen Elizabeth National Park – Getting there & away
- You’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, entebbe airport, the Equator, Cultural Centers, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Activities: gorilla tracking, bird watching, game drive, walks, boat rides.
- Getting around: A 4×4 land cruiser
- Jinja Nile Resort for up market (FB), 2 friends’ hotel for midrange (FB), Safari inn Jinja for budget (BB)
- Cassia lodge for up market (BB), Hotel Africana for mid range (BB), Le Bougainville Hotel for Budget (BB)
- Paraa Safari Lodge for up market, (FB), Murchison Falls River lodge for mid range, (FB), Red chilli rest camp for budget accommodation. (FB)
- Fly to/from Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Itinerary (6 days)
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Day 1
Entebbe- Kampala
Arrival at Entebbe Airport where you will be welcomed by a representative from Equatorial wild Safaris. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kampala. -
Day 2
Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-home of the endangered mountain gorillas. This will be relatively a long drive with stops at places of interest including the Equator, royal drum makers and lunch en-route at Igongo Cultural Center. You will then proceed to Bwindi.
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Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants of Bwindi! After a hearty breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort! -
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast we will depart Bwindi for Queen Elizabeth National park through the Ishasha sector that famed for its tree climbing lions. You will arrive in time for lunch. After lunch -
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
An early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile makes visitors may encounter elephants, buffaloes, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs lakes and a variety of birds. After lunch you will have a boat ride on the Kazinga channel. The 42km channel joins Lake George and Edward. Here you will view elephants, Hippos, crocodiles and also variety of bird species
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Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Entebbe
You will depart Queen Elizabeth National park and will be dropped in time for your flight back home.
Best Price (USD)
$1700.00
$1700.00
per person
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About the Seller
equatorial-wild-safaris
Plot 231-12, Portbell Road, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda
Office In: Kampala
Founded In: 2008
Employees: 10
Additional Information
What to bring
Water proof hiking boots
Rain coat
Long pants and long sleeved shirts
Water proof back pack to carry your snacks, water and even camera
A pair of gloves could help hold onto the vegetation during the hike.
Trip Requirements
Gorilla Permit, Walking Stick, Personal Assistant/Porter, Physical Fitness, Long Pants, Long Socks, Gardening gloves, Hiking Boots, Good Fleece and Light Rain Jacket.
