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5 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour

The Nshongi Gorilla family is the newest group to be habituated in Uganda, just in Bwindi rainforest. Currently there are 6 habituated gorilla families in Uganda, including Nkuringo and Mubaare. Gorillas in Uganda are found in Bwindi and Mgahinga parks.

There are about 340 mountain gorillas in the Bwindi, out of the remaining 720 wordwide. The Nshongi gorilla family is believed to be the largest and the most unique in Uganda, with 34 individuals led by three silverbacks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi Gorilla Forest

As early as 6:00 am after breakfast drive south west taking the Masaka Mbarara road via the Switzerland of Africa - the Kigezi Highlands arriving in Kisoro in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Guest House.


Day 2: Mountain Gorilla safari - Uganda

After a morning heavy breakfast and with packed lunch you will transfer to the park offices for briefing and then later on at 9:00 am commence the gorilla trek along the tracks in the thick forest searching for these great apes. Depending on the movement of these humble giants the trek might take between 2-9 hours before you encounter the Gorillas.

Though the walk is tiresome meeting these great apes and spending some time with them while looking deep into their expressive brown eyes, is an exhilarating and heartbreaking wildlife encounter that Africa has to offer. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Guest House.


Day 3: Queen Elizabeth Tour & the Kazinga Channel Biodiversity

After breakfast transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park. The journey will take you to enter the park through the Ishasha sector where you will have a game drive enroute.

You will be able to see the tree climbing Lions, Uganda Kobs, and monkeys to mention but a few. Arrive at Mweya Safari Lodge in the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge / Mweya Hostel.

 

 

 

 

Day 4: Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning enjoy an extensive game drive following the most wildlife congested tracks including the Kasenyi Track returning to the lodge for your breakfast. Proceed to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking. After lunch enjoy a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. The biodiversity on this Channel makes the launch cruise a highlight for any visitor to Queen Elizabeth national park. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)


Day 5: Return to Kampala

After breakfast enjoy a game drive as you get out of the park on your way to Kampala.

End of the Uganda Safari