The Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Mburo Uganda Safari offers a remarkable fusion of unforgettable encounters with gorillas and the diverse wildlife of Lake Mburo. It is an invitation to witness the raw beauty of Uganda's natural wonders, to immerse yourself in the rhythms of the wild, and to appreciate the fragile balance of ecosystems that support the incredible biodiversity of this captivating destination.
Day 1: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive from Kampala with your Super Africa Wildlife Adventure Safaris expert guide and head southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You'll briefly stop at the Equator to take photos and have an educative talk, later have lunch in Mbarara. You will drive through the verdant rolling hills of Uganda, and through the highlands of Kigezi referred to as the 'Switzerland of Uganda', enjoy the breathtaking views if the legendary snow capped Rwenzori mountain ass you drive through this area. Bwindi and the Virunga volcanoes of Congo as well as Rwanda are home to the only surviving in danger of extinction mountain gorillas. from here you will drive into the verdant valley and finally into the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi.
- Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorillas)
- Accommodation: Travellers Hotel
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.gorillatours.com/accommodations/travellers-rest/
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Following an early breakfast, you will be transferred by Super Africa Wildlife Adventure Safaris guide to the headquarters of the Park where you will be briefed by your guide before venturing into the dense forest to track the impressive mountain gorillas. Keep alert as you may here the young ones making noises as they swing from one tree to another, and when you finally come face to face with them, you will be fascinated by the sheer size of the silverback (the dominant male). It is an unusual feeling sitting there within this thick rainforest aware that you are with a couple of the very few surviving mountain gorillas. in case you have some extra energy you will have a guided walk in the afternoon along the Munyaga River trail where you will see the beautiful waterfalls, a diversity of vegetation cover several birds plus an array of colorful butterflies. The Bwindi forest is a sanctuary for primatologists as well as ornithologists. Another option is having a guided community walk with the Batwa inhabitants living close to this forest. Head back to your accommodation for dinner.
- Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorillas)
- Accommodation: Travellers Hotel
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.gorillatours.com/accommodations/travellers-rest/
Day 3: Lake Mburo national Park
After your breakfast proceed to Lake Mburo national Park, home to the impalas which are small antelopes mainly concentrated around Lake Mburo of all the national Parks in Uganda. Actually the capital city f Uganda - Kampala was named after this stunning small animal. Along the way you will be able t see the spectacular Kigezi highlands plus some other uncultivated scenery. On arrival in the park, you will have a game drive to see some other wildlife in Uganda besides the gorillas you saw in Bwindi and among these will be: zebras, warthogs, buffaloes, klipspringers, elands, oribi as well as waterbucks.
- Main destination: Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation: Rwonyo Rest Camp - Budget Tented camp in Lake Mburo
- Meals & drinks: All meals & drinking water included (Other drinks not included)
- http://www.lakemburo.com/rwonyo-rest-camp
Day 4: Boat trip on Lake Mburo
After breakfast have a boat trip in the morning on Lake Mburo, and there you will have an opportunity to even see some smaller lakes such as lake Kazuma and Lake Bwa. Marvel at the giant hippos, buffaloes plus crocodiles just in the shallows of the water.. There are several stunning birds to see such as the Abyssinian ground hornbill, saddle bill storks and the beautiful crested crane (which is on the national emblem of Uganda), among others. In the afternoon you will return to the capital stopping over for lunch in Mbarara and lastly stopping in Masaka at the equator to take your last picture here in the Pearl of Africa
HAVE A WONDERFUL TOUR - SEE YOU ON THE ROAD.......
TOTAL COST PER PERSON IS USD $ 2616 (MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS)
NOTE: SOLO TRAVELER PAYS EXTRA SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OF USD$ 1332
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
- Each 4x4 Toyota Hiace minivan carries safari accessories including window sills, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfers
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Personal needs
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided while on game drives.)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, parks, attractions and events not included in your itinerary
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
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