3-Day Gorilla Treking in Bwindi and Lake Mburo NP

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Overview

Duration:3 days 3 nights
Travelers:1 - 24 guests
Tour Type:Private tour, Safari, Trekking

The 3 Days Uganda gorilla safari offers you a great opportunity to encounter the gorillas in their territory. Bwindi Impenetrable forest is one of the biggest rain forests in Uganda. Thousands of visitors crowd this park to do gorilla trekking, nature walks, bird watching, hiking and so much more. From here we will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park¸ Uganda’s smallest but richest savanna park where you will be able to encounter animals like giraffes¸ zebras¸ elands¸ impalas and warthogs.

All transfers described on the program.
Hotels and lodges described on the program.
Meals described on the program.
Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari.
Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide.
Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets.
National Park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees).
Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-70% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas.
24/7 phone support services.
Air ambulance service by AMREF Flying Doctors.
Binoculars (1 pc per SUV).
Medical kit.

Air tickets
Visa fee
Travel Insurance
Tips to your safari guide (30%-50% per day per car)

Itinerary

Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After having an early breakfast¸ you will be briefed by the guide about the 3days safari. You will then set off from your hotel as you embark on the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National park driving through Masaka-Mbarara highway¸ enjoy the stunning landscape sceneries along the way. Enjoy a wonderful stopover at the Uganda Equator for photographs¸ continue to Mbarara town for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Immediately after lunch¸ proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park upon arrival you will then proceed to the lodge for check-in¸ dinner and overnight.

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After having an early morning breakfast¸ head to the park headquarters for briefing about the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking by the ranger guides before embarking on your gorilla trek. Head in the forest and the trek until you find the gorillas. Gorilla trekking can take 2 to 8 hours depending to the movement of the gorillas. After finding the Gorillas in Bwindi¸ you will be given only 1 hour to observe and take photographs with them¸ creating unforgettable memories. Following the trek¸ return to the park headquarters to collect your well-earned gorilla trekking certificate. You will go back to the lodge for a late lunch. You will then check-out at the lodge.
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy viewing the beautiful scenery along the lake in the evening. Lake Mburo is notably blessed with over 315 bird spaces and probably the best place to view acacia- associated birds. Check into the safari lodge for an overnight.

Game Drive Boat Cruise and Transfer to Kampala

After having breakfast. You will head for a 2-hour boat cruise on Lake Mburo which is home to a variety of water animals such as hippopotamus¸ zebra¸ and crocodile as well as several bird species. Upon finishing the boat cruise¸ you will then end the 3day safari with game drive through the park where your experienced tour guide will point out names of many birds¸ reptiles and mammals that you may not have ever spotted yourself. Ask questions and learn about the beautiful African Wildlife. Have lunch. After the thrilling experience¸ you will continue your journey to Kampala. Your journey to Kampala will take approximately 5 hours.

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from$ 1,624 /person

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What you will visit

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Lake Mburo National Park Uganda

Why booking with us?

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Tour Departure Dates

Apart from grouped scheduled safaris, tour starting dates are flexible. You can choose when to start and how long to spend on each park depending on your interest.

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