5 days Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Uganda Gorillas

Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth

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Overview

This 5 Days Uganda Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Uganda Gorillas Tour is an amazing safari tour. It will take you to Uganda's most visited national parks to meet the world's unique mountain gorillas in Bwindi, rare tree-climbing lions, safaris in Queen Elizabeth and wildlife viewing in the national park of Lake Mburo. These destinations are located in the southwest region of Uganda, famous for its incredible natural beauty. This trip can be modified to include a chimpanzee hike in Kyambura Gorge and a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi.

Important information

What's Included

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Competent French and English-speaking guide

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Full board accommodation

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4×4 WD Safari vehicle

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Entrance fees to the parks

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Pick up and drop off at preferred locations

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Bottled water during the safari

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Gorilla trekking permit at $800PP

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Safaris, boat cruises and nature walks.

What's Excluded

Airline tickets and visas

Personal expenses such as crafts, drinks, tips, laundry service.

Additional meals and drinks

Optional activities.

Good to Know

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change

Itinerary

Day 1: Reception and transfer to Lake Mburo Park – 4 to 5 hours

☕ Meals🛏️ Safari Luxury Lodge🚗 4 to 5 hour

After breakfast, you will be met by your driver guide at the agreed location in Kampala or Entebbe for transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. You will make a short stop at the equator for a memorable photo session and the experience of water in the middle of the earth. You will continue your route towards the park. Upon arrival at the park, you check in, have lunch and set off for a boat ride on Lake Mburo. You can spot a wide variety of water animals and birds along the banks of Lake Mburo. In the evening, return on safari to your lodge. Note that a night safari is possible.

Day 2: Morning safari and transfer to Queen

☕ Meals🛏️ Safari Luxury Lodge🚗 4-5 hours

Morning walk or horse ride in the park. Wake up early around 6:30 am, breakfast and prepare for the walk/horse ride. This experience is more or less akin to leading a herd of wild animals. Accompanied by a ranger, you will take a horse ride or will walk through the open grassland with giraffes, zebras, warthogs and other animals. After this experience, you will leave the hotel and take the road to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrival early in the afternoon, check-in at the reserved safari lodge and lunch. After lunch, you will embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel for a spectacular view of aquatic wildlife. Birds, hippos, crocodiles, elephants and other animals can be seen along the banks of the canal. After the cruise, a brief safari in the Kasenyi plains will allow you to see the wild animals coming out of their hiding places to eat their last meal of the day. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Morning safari and transfer to Bwindi

☕ Meals🛏️ Bwindi Gorilla Lodge🚗 2-3 hours

Wake up early for a safari coffee accompanied by delicious snacks. Departure from the lodge and departure for a safari in the Ishasha sector. From there, you will travel to Bwindi to watch tree-climbing lions and other animals. On arrival, you settle in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Hike in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to observe gorillas

☕ Meals🛏️ Bwindi Gorilla Lodge🚗 30 min

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver guide. With your packed lunch, you head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the do's and don'ts of gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will meet the park guide who will take you to your assigned gorilla group. The trek can last from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the movements of the gorillas in the forest. During the trek, you will have the opportunity to observe other small primates like chimpanzees, black and white monkeys and various remarkable bird species, while listening to the sweet melodies of the birds. Once the gorillas are located, you have one hour to observe them and take impressive photos and videos. After the hike, you meet your driver to return to your lodge. Relaxing evening or visit to the Bwindi community.

Day 5: Departure for Kampala/Entebbe airport.

☕ Meals🛏️ Bwindi Gorilla Lodge🚗 4-5 hours

Wake up, breakfast and departure from the lodge. Meet your driver guide for the return to Kampala. Along the route, you will be amazed by the rewarding views of the countryside, terraced farmlands and on arrival in Kampala, your driver guide will drop you off at your hotel or other advised location. End of the 5-day excursion: Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Uganda Gorillas.