Mambo Gorilla Safaris 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

Arrive at Entebbe Airport (before 14h00) - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Arrive at Entebbe Airport (before 14h00) - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

We pick you up at Entebbe Airport. Upon arrival, you will be received by our English-speaking professional tour driver-guide who will welcome you into the "Pearl of Africa". Thereafter, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Should you arrive early, you have the option to go on a night drive to spot the nocturnal wildlife.

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock | Meals: Dinner | Drive time: Approx. 4 hours.

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

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
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 2

Morning walking safari - Lunch in Mbarara City - Connect to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning walking safari - Lunch in Mbarara City - Connect to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast and head out for the Mburo National Park morning bushwalk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter zebra, giraffe, eland, topi, other antelope, and Cape buffaloes among others at close range.

You can take the trail to the top of the hills to see Lake Mburo and beyond. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and drive to Mbarara city where you will have lunch. From there, connect to Queen Elizabeth National Park. If time allows and you're interested, you may consider a late afternoon/evening game drive (optional).

Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge| Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: 3-4 hours.

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:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee tracking - Afternoon boat trip

Chimpanzee tracking - Afternoon boat trip

Have an early breakfast and leave for the chimpanzee tracking. The forest is home to habituated chimpanzees plus other primates including baboons, monkeys, and also bird species. Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the shores. After the boat trip, you can proceed for a brief late-afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge.

Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: n/a.

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

Day 4

Morning game drive - Head to Ishasha sector - Connect to Bwindi

Morning game drive - Head to Ishasha sector - Connect to Bwindi

Be up early and proceed for an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions, and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the lodge for check-out and then head to the Ishasha sector in search of the tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you find them up in the tree, the sight is spectacular and memorable.

From Ishasha, connect to your accommodation close to Bwindi National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, just check in at your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla-trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge| Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5-6 hours.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest - Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax

Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest - Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax

After breakfast, proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the do's and don’t's during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable.

Return to the accommodation, check out, and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of 2,200 – 2,478m, but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical. You could admire this all day.

Accommodation: Bunyonyi View Resort| Meal breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 2-3 hours.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi View Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Depart Bunyonyi - Return to Entebbe to catch flight out (18h00 or later)

Depart Bunyonyi - Return to Entebbe to catch flight out (18h00 or later)

You will have a relaxed breakfast with a spectacular view of Bunyonyi's little islands right in front of you. Thereafter, you will return to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon/evening for your flight out. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit. Thank you for choosing Mambo Gorilla Safaris Uganda
Accommodation: Arranged on request | Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Drive time: Approx. 8 hours.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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  • This tour is offered by Mambo Gorilla Safaris 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.
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