6 DAYS UGANDA GORILLA WILDLIFE TOUR

January 22, 2018

by Kisakye

Wilderness trips will take you on a 6 days tour to Murchsion falls national park Uganda’s largest national park protects a chunk of untamed African savannah bisected by the mighty river Nile,Queen Elizabeth national park,Queen Elizabeth national park a worldbiosphere reserve with a Ramsar wetland site i.e. the Kazinga channel and Bwindi Impentrable national park

Trip highlights

Game drives in Murchsion falls national park and Queen Elizabeth Ntaional park

Boat trip on the kazinga Channel and the Albert Nile

Hike to the top of Murchsion falls

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

ITINERARY

DAY 1: KAMPALA TO MURCHSION FOR AN AFTERNOON BOAT

Begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero Triangle

On arrival in Murchison falls National Park you will head out for an afternoon boat trip on the Albert Nile. The three hour boat trip along the Nile gives you assured chance to see the falls from the bottom angle. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and aquatic birds can be seen along the shores of the River. You will get off the boat and take a hike to the top of the falls– This historic site can only be reached from the South Bank! From the top of the falls there are fantastic advantage points that the falls can be viewed from and photographed. .

Enjoy the sunset as you return to the lodge.

DAY 2: GAME DRIVE IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK AND TRANSFER TO FORT PORTAL
Begin your day with a cup of African coffee ready for a game drive, bird watching and sightseeing across the open savannah dotted woodland and riverine vegetation along the Nile and Albert delta.

After the game drive you will continue to Fort portal for dinner and overnight

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK FOR AN AFTERNOON BOAT TRIP ON THE KAZINGA CHANNEL
Aftr breakfast this morning you will continue with your trip to western Uganda through Kasaese.On arrival you will check into the lodge and have an early lunch. After lunch, a two hour boat trip along the famous Kazinga channel is a worthwhile opportunity to see Hippos, Buffalo, Kobs, Elephants, warthogs etc. This trip also gives visitors a chance to see spectacular birds.This evening you will have an opportunity for an evening game drive along the Kasenyi and queen miles.

With great memories of the day’s activities you will proceed to your Iodge for relaxation and dinner.

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Begin your day with a cup of coffee. After breakfast continue with your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park the home to Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas which will be you new home for the next two nights.

DAY 5: GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

This morning you will be up relatively early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla tracking.With your packed lunch report to the ranger station before 8:00 am for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. (This trek can take from half an hour to 5 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes). Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them grumble to each other, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male; the silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 800 of these beautiful creatures left

Dinner and overnight: Buhoma community haven Lodge for midrange, Mahogany Springs for Upmarket on Fullboard(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 6: 21^ST DECEMBER 2017 RETURN TO KAMPALA

With memories of a great African safari you will rise up have a hearty breakfast and return to Kampala

End of safari

The tour quotation Includes:

Gorilla permit

Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring

Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary

Full time English speaking professional driver/guide

All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary

Bottled water while on safari

The tour quotation excludes