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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Bwindi & Wildlife Viewing in Lake Mburo National Park via Kigali
3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – OVERVIEW
Journey to the depths of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of Uganda Gorillas on this 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari . Spend a breathtaking hour with these majestic animals guided by an experienced local tracker – a memorable moment sure to leave you with butterflies in your stomach. Enjoy the added highlight of a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park and foster a special place in your heart for Uganda. Includes Daily Departures
This 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari to Bwindi and Lake Mburo National Parks is an exciting safari package that combines both Gorilla trekking as well as wild game viewing experiences starting in Kampala Uganda and ending in Kigali Rwanda. The Uganda safari covers Lake Mburo National Park – Uganda’s smallest but awesome savannah park, with 350 bird species and amazing wetland scenery, dotted with amazing acacia associated savannah landscape with counts of Burchell’s Zebra, Elands, Topis, Impalas, Leopard, Buffaloes and a variety of bird species among others. The game walking safari Uganda offers incredible opportunity to view wild game on foot. The second destination is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – a forested national Park and home to a minimum of 459 Mountain Gorillas, which is close to half of their remaining world population. A Mountain Gorilla trek safari Uganda is apparently the best safari activity in Africa and it provides for a 1-hour direct encounter with the Mountain Gorillas. However, there is also an option of Gorilla Habituation that provides for a 4 hours’ experience of gorilla viewing.
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari –SAFARI PRIME ACTIVITIES
Spending a face to face breathtaking hour viewing the majestic mountain Gorilla
Enjoying the added game drive and walk experience in Lake Mburo
An opportunity of visiting two different countries i.e. Uganda and Rwanda
Being exposed to samples of both the Forested parks and the Savannah parks of Uganda
3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – FEATURED PARKS /DESTINATIONS
Day 1: Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 3: Kigali Rwanda
3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & do afternoon game drives or a boat ride
- Day 2: Morning game walking safari & transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 3: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking & transfer to Kigali Rwanda
3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – SAFARI DETAIL
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & enjoy an afternoon game drive or boat ride on Lake Mburo
After having breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala / Entebbe, you will meet your Prime safaris guide who will brief you about the entire trip. After the briefing, at 6:30 am you shall transfer to Lake Mburo National Park Uganda 240km about 3 – 4 hours’ drive. We will have an en’ route stop at the Ugandan Equator crossing point at Kayabwe, for an experiment where you can stand with one leg in the Northern hemisphere while the other remains in the Southern. This is a perfect photo session spot and site for purchasing souvenirs to carry back home. You will proceed to the park for an afternoon game drive exploring the impressive savannah landscapes of the park with chances of spotting Impalas, Burchell’s Zebra, Buffaloes, Elands, defassa waterbucks, Bohor reedbuck, among others. The sunset views of the savannah are also rewarding. Alternatively, the afternoon optionally be allocated to a thrilling boat ride on Lake Mburo – the only lake that is entirely within the National Park boundaries. The possible sights of Nile crocodile, Hippos, wild game drinking on the shores, birds such as African fish eagle, African fin foot among will be realized. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
- Luxury/ Up market: Mihingo Safari Lodge/ Matana Tented Camp
- Mid-range/ Moderate: Rwakobo Rock / Arcadia Lodge Mburo
- Budget/ Basic: Eagles Nest Mburo
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive distance & time: Approx. 240 km or 4hrs & 30 minutes
Activities & Services
- Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- Afternoon game drive
- Photo session & optional memorabilia shopping at the Equator
Day 2: Morning game walking safari & transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The game walking tour in Uganda starts at 7 am and lasts for 2 hours walking through the moist savannah landscapes in search of wild game. The beautiful wildlife species including Zebras, Impalas, warthogs, elands and waterbucks among others are usually explored spread across the park. The sights of birds would also make the encounter worthwhile. From the walking safari, proceed on the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda. You will have a lunch break for traditionally prepared lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Sightseeing of the countryside including villages and Kigezi Highlands will make the drive worthwhile.
Accommodation
- Top Notch / Exclusive: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Buhoma Lodge
- Luxury: Haven Lodge Buhoma
- Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp
- Budget:Ichumbi Gorilla Camp – Standard rooms
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch en route & Dinner at the Lodge
Drive distance & time: Approx. 266km or 5 – 6 hours
Activities & Services
- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Morning Game walk
Optional Activities:
- Afternoon Bwindi community walk
Day 3: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking & transfer to Kigali Rwanda
You will enjoy early breakfast, dressed in appropriate Gorilla trekking attire, you will depart from the lodge with your lunch box and gather at the gorilla trekking information Centre of the region at 8 am where you will join other tourists for briefing and group allocation. The briefing will be followed by the trek to the dense forested rugged landscapes of Bwindi Forest dubbed the “Impenetrable” in search of the respective gorilla family. The sights and sounds of the jungle including lush flora and beautiful birds will make the journey to the Mountain Gorillas interesting. The trekking uphill and downhill makes the trek a bit challenging but rewarding. Upon reaching the Mountain Gorillas, you will spend one full hour viewing them as they forage and socialize. You are free to take good photos provided the flash photography is off. Retreat from the activity and transfer to Kigali enjoying the sights of Rwandan hillsides to mark the end of the Uganda safari tour.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch
Drive distance & time: Approx. 140- 220 or 4-5 hours
Activities & Services: –
- Gorilla trekking
- Transfer to Kigali city
- Meeting the local people
Optional activities: –
- Gorilla Habituation
End of the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Bwindi & Wildlife Viewing in Lake Mburo National Park via Kigali
3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – SAFARI INCLUSIONS
Full time English professional safari driver guide
4×4 safari van/ 4×4 Safari land cruiser with poop up roof for game viewing with functional A/C
Full board accommodation
Gorilla permit fees
Wi-Fi Internet on board the safari vehicle
Bottled water while in the vehicle
3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – SAFARI EXCLUSIONS
Insurance
International &domestic flight fees
Visa fees
Items of personal nature
Gratuities and tips
Other beverages/ drinks
Other extras not mentioned in the itinerary above
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – PRICE PER PERSON
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3 Days Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari – GORILLA TREKKING TIPS
Bwindi being a tropical forest, it can rain anytime so we encourage you to carry a rain poncho
Waterproof walking shoes or hiking boots are essential.
Gardening gloves for protection against stinging plants
Long trousers and long sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the forest to avoid insect stings.
Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash
Porters are available to help you carry your day pack for a small charge
As you prepare to come for your Uganda gorilla adventure, please do some exercises so that you prepare your body for gorilla trekking which can last between 3-8 hours
In case you can’t walk for a very long time, you shouldn’t really worry about not being able to do gorilla trekking because there are potters who can carry you throughout at a small extra cost.
Carry your sunscreen lotion to keep your skin safe from the tropical heat & sun rays
When you get to the gorillas, don’t make noise because this agitates the gorillas
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At Prime Safaris and Tours Ltd, your safety is our utmost priority. We have thus undertaken the necessary safety measures in compliance with the approved Standard Operating Procedures by the Governments of ALL African countries in which we operate with a goal of protecting our customers while travelling and on their Africa safari. The following guidelines will be applicable for your Safari in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo and other African Countries.
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