5 days luxury gorilla safari in Uganda is one of the most exceptional gorilla trekking tours taking you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track mountain gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi for a boat ride and Lake Mburo National Park for a game viewing experience. The 5 days luxury gorilla safari in Uganda takes 4 nights and includes spending a night in one of the luxurious accommodation. This luxury gorilla safari Uganda will start and end in Kampala.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Luxury gorilla safari
Day 2: Gorilla trekking- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 3: Bwindi-Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo NP
Day 5: A boat cruise Lake Mburo & drive back to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Luxury gorilla safari
After breakfast, leave Kampala for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to start your 5 days luxury gorilla safari in Uganda. Drive through Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale for your luxury gorilla holiday with a stopover to be made at Equator for photography, lunch at Igongo Cultural Center then proceed to Bwindi while viewing the beautiful rolling terraced hills in Kigezi region.
Accommodation
- Luxury/Upmarket: Nkuringo Safari Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Ruhija Safari Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla trekking- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Get up early, have breakfast and after move to any of the 4 trailheads (Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhija and Buhoma) in Bwindi National Park for briefing making sure that you have some packed lunch or snacks. After the 7:00am briefing and allocation of gorilla families, begin tracking mountain gorillas at 8:00am lasting for 2-6 hours inclusive of 1 hour of close encounter and photography. Return after a magical encounter, relax, get some refreshment and in the evening, visit the Batwa community for cultural encounter, learn how fire is made traditionally, the different hunting and gathering methods etc.
Accommodation
- Luxury/Upmarket: Nkuringo Safari Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Ruhija Safari Lodge
Day 3: Bwindi-Lake Bunyonyi
A tasty breakfast in the morning and after, proceed to Lake Bunyonyi- Uganda’s deepest lake and second deepest lake also known for its 29 islands. You will enjoy a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi with opportunity to visit one of the islands or embark on a guided nature walk and have a relaxed evening or go swimming.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi Resort/Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo NP
Have breakfast, after check out of your luxury safari lodge or hotel at Lake Bunyonyi then set off for Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive early, enjoy lunch and then embark on game drive to see buffaloes, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elands, giraffes, birds and many others.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mihingo Safari Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp/Arcadia Cottages
Day 5: A boat cruise Lake Mburo & drive back to Kampala
After a hot cup of tea or coffee, leave your luxury accommodation for an exciting boat or launch cruise taking you 2-3 hours on Lake Mburo. Get to sight a huge concentration of hippos, crocodiles, water birds, buffaloes plus several scenic lakes. Return to check out of the lodge after lunch then transfer to Kampala or Entebbe marking the of 5 days luxury gorilla safari in Uganda.
End of 5 days luxury gorilla safari
Safari includes
- Gorilla permit
- Batwa visit
- Park entry fees
- Game drives
- Launch cruise
- A bottled water
- Luxury 4WD tourist vehicle
- An English speaking safari guide/driver guide 5 days luxury Uganda gorilla safari
- All activities for 5 days luxury Uganda gorilla safari except the optional ones
Safari excludes
- Airfares
- Tips
- Laundry
- Telephone
- Optional activities
- Shopping
- Insurance
- Air ticket
- Porter fees
- Cigars
- Visas