UGANDA GORILLA TREK (7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS)
This is a 7 day Uganda Gorilla trekking safari starting and ending in Kampala. The major safari highlights include a gorillas trek in Bwindi, game viewing in Queen Elizabeth national Park , chimpanzee tracking from Kibale Forest , birding walks in Queen Elizabeth game viewing and other safari activities.
From Kibale Forest, a tropical rainforest with 13 primate species you will be able track the noisy chimpanzee families racing through this verdant forest, as well as other primates such as the black and white colobus monkeys, Red tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys among others. A relaxing Bigodi nature walk in the afternoon may reward you with seeing many forests and swamp birds such as the Blue Turaco, Black casques hornbills, Black and White Hornbills, Yellow Backed Weavers, Wagtails, Cuckoos, Woodland Kingfishers, Flycatchers, Manikins among others.
The safari will take you to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Located on the savannah plains below the Rwenzoris, the park boosts of the great game of Africa which include elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and leopards. From Kyambura gorge track our closest primate cousins- the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees. A hunt for the tree-climbing lions lounging on old fig trees is another omissible activity that can be carried out in the park.
From Bwindi Impenetrable national park you will track the endangered mountain gorillas from the tropical moist forest. In Bwindi there are four habituated families of the gorillas. Looking deep into the expressive brown eyes of these gentle giants is surely the most exciting and unforgettable experience you cannot afford to miss. Other activities to be carried out include nature walks to see birds, monkeys and orchids.
UGANDA GORILLA TREK ITINERARY
Day 1: Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch enroute and get to Fort Portal in the afternoon. Time permitting visit the Tooro Palace, Karambi tombs and the crater lakes at Ndali. Dinner and overnight at Primates lodge/ Ndali lodge/ Rwenzori view guest house.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking.
After an early morning breakfast you will go to Kanyanchu tourist centre and get briefed by the authority guide before you proceed to track chimpanzees in the forest. Chimpanzees are one of man's closest relations and therefore seeing them is a wonderful adventure. This will take you two to three hours depending on how soon you will be able to see the chimpanzees. The guide will take you through the thick forest and while giving you information about the different tree species in the forest which will make your walk interesting and informative. You will have a chance to see more of the red tailed monkeys, Mangabeys, grey cheeked monkeys and also listen to the sounds of the birds in the forest. You will then return for late breakfast and have your packed lunch then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Primates lodge/ Ndali lodge/ Rwenzori view guest house.
Day 3 Queen Elizabeth NP
Depart for queen Elizabeth national park located in the foothills of the Mountains of the moon, one of the great mountain ranges of the world. As you continue to the park you may see different animals and birds given that the park has got about 100 mammal species and a remarkable 606 bird species. In the aftrrnoon, you will take a launch trip on the Kazinga Channel renowned of the highest density of hippos concentration in Africa. Whlie on the cruise you will see a number of birds as well as animals taking a drink at the lake shores. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Lodge
Day 4 : Primates & the Bat Colony in Kyambura Gorge
After breakfast in the morning, you will go for a nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest to see different tree species, primates, the bat colony and the blue lake. After lunch take a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel where different animals such as hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and an array of water birds can be seen. Go on the hunt for the tree-climbing lions lounging on old fig trees in the Ishasha region. Dinner and Overnight at Jacana/ Mweya safari lodge /Ishasha Bandas.
Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest passing either via Ishasha, the home of the tree climbing lion, or take the alternative route through cultivated expanses. This will depend on the road situation. Explore the village and the native communities if time allows. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma homestead / Buhoma Community bandas.
Day 6: Gorilla Safari Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Take early morning breakfast and proceed to the forest for gorilla tracking. Remember you need jungle boots since gorilla tracking involves walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the endangered gorillas camouflaged in the dense tropical vegetation.
Day 7: Return to Kampala
After breakfast, depart for Kampala having lunch enroute.
END OF THE TOUR
PLEASE INQUIRE ON THE CURRENT PRICE FORTHIS GORILLA PACKAGES>>