4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo Wildlife & Bwindi Forest Gorillas Trekking Safari – Uganda

(Our 4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo Wildlife & Bwindi Forest Gorillas Trekking Safari focuses on two great Ugandan parks – Lake Mburo National Park for exciting game drives, boat rides and Bwindi for gorilla tracking)

4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo & Bwindi Forest Gorilla Safari

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4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo Wildlife & Bwindi Forest Gorillas Trekking Safari focuses on two great Ugandan parks – Lake Mburo National Park for exciting game drives, boat rides and Bwindi for gorilla tracking. Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks.

It is known for sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and its idyllic lake shores with a variety of different species of mammals and birds. After Lake Mburo National Park, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a park known as a home of endangered Mountain Gorillas, the most awe-inspiring primates to be found in Africa.

Lake Mburo National Park is the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, topi, impala, as well as the largest zebra population in Uganda, and several acacia-associated birds.

The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds, while fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus gonalek.

The thick, rainforest environment, Bwindi Forest in the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range is most famous for being the home to half of the world’s populations of endangered Mountain Guerillas. Whether you are a guerilla-lover or not, the experience of encountering such animals is said to be one of the most emotional wildlife adventures you will ever have. In addition, the forest’s unique eco-system has been named a World Heritage Site.

Walking through the forest is tricky, as you will find steep, slippery valleys as well as high ridges amongst thick vegetation as the forest is at least 25,000 years old. The Bwindi Forest is known to be exceptionally cold during the mornings and at night so it is recommended to bring along warm weather gear plus wet weather attire as it frequently rains in the area.

The bio diversity in the forest is impeccable as it provides a home for over 310 species of butterfly, 200 trees, 88 moths, 120 species of mammals including 10 species of primates, and 51 reptiles.

The various primates that can be found in the forest in addition to the mountain guerilla, include red tailed and blue monkey, L’Hoest’s, chimpanzee, black and white colobus, and baboons.

Safari Summary

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Lake Mburo National Park; Afternoon Game viewing and a Boat ride.

Day 2: Lake Mburo Game viewing –Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Tracking

Day 4: Bwindi Forest – Drive to Kampala

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Notes

* We can book accommodation for you in Kampala the Night before safari starts and night after safari in case your flight is for the next day). We recommend the following accommodations: Serena Hotel, Sheraton Hotel and Cassia Lodge

4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo & Bwindi Forest Gorilla Safari Includes:
* Boat Rides

* Gorilla Permit

* Park Ranger Fees

* Cultural entertainment

* Relevant Government Taxes

* Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle

* Services of our English speaking Driver/ Guide

* Airport transfer as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends

* Full Board Accommodation (3 nights) and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary

4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo & Bwindi Forest Gorilla Safari Excludes:
* Visa Fees

* International Air Fares

* Meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities
* Expenses of personal nature such as; personal insurance, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone and cigarettes

4 Days/ 3 Nights Lake Mburo & Bwindi Forest Gorilla Safari Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
From Kampala, drive to Lake Mburo National Park using Masaka road. The park is made up of a diverse eco-systems and this has rendered it to be one of the richest in bio-diversity.

Expect to see animals like Zebras, Elands, and Buffaloes, Impalas, Roam Antelopes, Leopards, Hyenas, Hippos, Bush bucks, and Klipspringer. The presence of the Lake within the Park enables visitors to take a boat ride, do some sport fishing and see the Crocodiles, Pelicans, Shoebill stork, Hippos, Cormorants, Fish eagles along the shores of the lake.

After lunch take a boat trip inside Lake Mburo and see for yourself the Crocodiles, Pelicans, Hippos, Herons and the rare Shoebill stork.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge

Mid-range Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages

Budget Accommodation: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge or Lake View Resort Hotel

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Lake Mburo Game Viewing – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forests

After early breakfasts, go for an early morning game drive which will offer a wonderful encounter with wild like; Zebras, Waterbucks, Buffaloes, Topis, Elands, Leopards, and a variety of bird species.

After the game drive, transfer to Bwindi having lunch on the way to Bwindi, continue using Mbarara road and later pass through the beautiful evergreen mountain country which is well known as, the “Little Switzerland of Uganda”. Arrive at Bwindi late in the evening for dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Mid-range Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp or Silver Back Lodge

Budget Accommodation: Wagtail Eco Lodge or Buhoma Community Bandas

Luxury Accommodation: Mahogany Springs or Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forests (Gorilla Tracking)

Have an early morning breakfast and then head to the gorilla sanctuary. This rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists.

This Park is best known for the fascinating gorillas, where the time taken to find them and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and also an exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience.

The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they play and interact with each other.

In the evening, have a cultural walk and interact with the local people. Participate in captivating traditional performances presented by Women’s groups or orphan children groups. Note that the fees you pay for these performances go directly to improve the welfare of families around the park.

Accommodation Options:

Mid-range Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp or Sliver Back Lodge

Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs or Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Budget Accommodation: Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Community Bandas or Wagtail Eco Lodge

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forests – Drive to Kampala

After breakfast drive back to Kampala. While Heading to Kampala have lunch on the way. On the way to Kampala make a stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers.

Here you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. Make another stop at the equator for photographs, arrival in Kampala in the evening.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast and Lunch}

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