Gorilla Hour Uganda

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival - The Journey Starts Here

Arrival - The Journey Starts Here

Upon arrival, you will be warmly met and greeted by our representative, who will assist with your transfer to the hotel. Here, you can relax and unwind after your journey, enjoying the serene atmosphere and attentive service. In the evening, savor a delightful dinner before retiring for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
The Boma Hotel
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today we pick you up from the hotel and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, about a 7-hourdrive. We will have a stopover at the Equator for photography and refreshments, and another at Igongo Museum & Cultural Centre for lunch. We will arrive at Katwe Lake, the park, in the afternoon with an en route game drive or visit the Katwe Lakes area for wildlife viewing, enjoy great landscapes, and visit the salt mining area, which allows you to interact with the local people; afterwards, head to the lodge for dinner and overnight. HB.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Adventure - Game Drive and Kazinga Boat Cruise

Adventure - Game Drive and Kazinga Boat Cruise

A morning wake-up call for an early morning breakfast. Our morning safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park starts around 6:30 am. We depart for a sunrise game drive on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. It is at this time that the Big Cats are active on their daily hunts. We will drive around the crater Lakes in search of Leopards, Lions, Hyenas, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife. Later, return for breakfast and relax by the pool. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, hippos, and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. After the boat ride to the craters for scenic viewing as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. Overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tree Climbing - Ishasha Sector - Bwindi

Tree Climbing - Ishasha Sector - Bwindi

After breakfast, depart for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy a game drive across the open plains in search of the famous tree-climbing lions lazily resting on fig tree branches. Keep an eye out for other wildlife too, graceful antelopes, herds of buffalo, elephants moving through the savannah, and perhaps even a leopard. The area is also rich in birdlife, offering sightings of colorful savannah species.
After this thrilling encounter, continue your journey to Ruhija in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving by evening. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the misty highlands and ancient forest.

Main Destination:
Ruhija Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Gorilla Mist Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla Tracking - Experience

Gorilla Tracking - Experience

After a hearty breakfast, go for a briefing at the park headquarters, then proceed to the forest to track the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with a packed lunch. You will witness these animals as they interact, play, and care for one another, a sacred moment, so intimate and thrilling, standing close to watch the mountain gorillas go about their lives. The tracking takes between 2 and 9hours, depending on them have camped the previous evening; we will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Ruhija Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Accommodation:
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Depart Bwindi - Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo

Depart Bwindi - Boat Cruise on Lake Mburo

After breakfast, depart Ruhija in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and journey toward Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but most enchanting savannah park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, then head out for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo.
As the boat glides across the calm waters, enjoy spectacular views of hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds along the shoreline. Later, continue with a game drive across the park’s rolling plains, where herds of zebras, impalas, giraffes, and elands roam freely. The combination of water and savannah wildlife makes Lake Mburo a perfect finale to your safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Walking Safari Mburo - Departure

Walking Safari Mburo - Departure

After breakfast, depart Ruhija in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and journey toward Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest but most enchanting savannah park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, then head out for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo.
As the boat glides across the calm waters, enjoy spectacular views of hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds along the shoreline. Later, continue with a game drive across the park’s rolling plains, where herds of zebras, impalas, giraffes, and elands roam freely. The combination of water and savannah wildlife makes Lake Mburo a perfect finale to your safari adventure.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Gorilla Hour Uganda, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gorilla Hour Uganda.