7 Days Classical Gorilla Expedition

7 Days Classical Gorilla Expedition

Uganda
9
Days

7 Days Classical Gorilla Expedition

Discover the best of Uganda on this 7-day safari, exploring Lake Mburo, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Trek through Bwindi’s dense jungle for an unforgettable gorilla encounter, enjoy thrilling wildlife safaris, evening game drives, and scenic boat rides. Did you know Uganda is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas? There’s no better place for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Duration

9
Days

Places to Visit

Bwindi Impenetrable NPBwindi Impenetrable NP
Lake Mburo National ParkLake Mburo National Park
Queen Elizabeth NPQueen Elizabeth NP

Day by Day Itinerary

Meet and greet at Entebbe airport – Time to be advised. Transfer to Kampala – 1 hr

Accommodation:Forest Cottages / Golf Course Hotel / Kampala Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite
close to crocs and hippos.

Birdwatchers will enjoy the more than 250 species of birds found in Lake Mburo including Papyrus Gonolek,
Brown faced Lapwing. Carruther’s Cisticola, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-Faced-Go-
Away bird.

Evening game drive along the Lakeshore track. With its own system of game trails and cleared walkways the
“Kigambara Loop” offers interesting guided lakeside walks. Find here herds of zebra, Cape buffalo and eland.
Oribi and topi are easily approached.

Accommodation: Eagle’s Nest / Lake Mburo Safari Lodge / Mihingo Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, proceed for a game drive or a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. The leisurely
pace of a walking safari also provides excellent opportunities for the keen photographer. The Kopjes are
particularly interesting and camouflage kilpspringers and topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing
to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankore Cattle peaceably.

Drive through the “Switzerland of Africa” area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and
winding roads to Bwindi.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp/ Mahogany Springs/ Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Early morning entry into Gorilla sanctuary. This rainforest is spectacular.

It offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists.

Mammals recorded include the endangered mountain gorilla, rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephant, black-
fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, giant forest log and others. This park is best known for the fascinating
gorillas. The time taken and the terrain varies according to the movements of this marvellous primates. The
thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The
gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal and it is unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp/ Mahogany Springs/ Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha sector. In the afternoon enjoy the unique 2 hour
boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest
concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.

The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge/ Enganzi Lodge/ Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Morning game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest,
rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this
park, with the massive Rwenzoris as a backdrop provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, giant
forest hog, cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. The game drives and
the boat trip (taken prior) are a memorable method of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife

Drive back to Entebbe via Kampala stopping at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers en route where you will able to
watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also
be time to stop at the equator for photographs. You arrive Entebbe in the early evening.

Accommodation:Airport Guesthouse/ The Boma Hotel/ Laico Lake Victoria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

Small Form

Included

Park fees
Drinking water in our safari jeeps
All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
All Meals
Camping Equipment Porterage
Pickup and transfer airport
Reservation costs

Excluded

International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Rescue Fee
Climbing Gear
Sleeping Bag

Why Finest East Africa Safari?

Highest service
Quickest response time
Skilled travel consultants
World-class safari guides
Competitive rates

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