Explore Uganda Gorilla Tour– UEG5
Track Mountain Gorillas in the national park of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on this Uganda Gorilla Tour. Experience one of Africa’s most thrilling wildlife adventures as you track the almost extinct mountain gorilla. Take a volcanoe hike for stunning views of crater lakes or stand on the border of 3 countries. Chill out on Lake Bunyonyi from a dug-out canoe to round out your Uganda tour. 5 days Kampala to Kampala
Explore Uganda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Start your journey to Bwindi at 6 am from Kampala or Entebbe, Proceed through the Kigezi Highlands on winding roads. On route we will make a stop at the equator for photo opportunities and lunch in Mbarara town. We continue our drive south-west to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the mountain gorillas’ habitat. Prepare for the wildlife adventure of your life in the UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge, cottage or tented camp
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Arise early for breakfast and a meeting with a ranger guide. Hike into the mountain gorilla habitat, for an encounter with the world’s most endangered primate species. Mountain gorillas’ close-knit family groups are headed by a silverback. They are considered to be highly intelligent. They have been observed using tools like other great apes, and communicate using a variety of vocal sounds. Your trek’s time and terrain vary according to the movements of the gorilla troop from the night before. The rain forest has a dense network of streams due to high rainfall, especially from March to April and from September to November. The park has some of the richest populations of trees, small mammals, birds, reptiles, butterflies, and moths. Other mammals may include the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephant, black-fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, and giant forest hog. By the time you return to camp your memories will be impacted forever.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge, cottage or tented camp
Day 3 Volcanoe Hiking, Lake Bunyonyi
Choose from three Volcanoes, Muhabura 4127 m (The Guide), Gahinga 3474 m (Pile of Stones) and Sabyinyo 3645 m (Old Man’s Teeth) to take in spectacular views. Muhabura has a 36 m crystal clear crater, whereas Sabyinyo has 3 separate peaks, the highest of which is a border meeting point for 3 countries, Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. This activity is typically 8 hours. After this, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for well-earned rest.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge or eco-lodge
Day 4 Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is known for green and lush terraced hills, and abundant bird species. Over 200 species makes it a perfect location for bird enthusiasts. Some species found here are the grey crowned crane, the white tailed blue monard, the herons, the African Harrier Hawk, the egrets, slender-billed baglafetch, levillant cuckoo, cardinal woodpecker, and many more. Take a dug-out canoe ride to one of 29 islands. Visit a Batwa (previously known as pygmie) community and bask in the beauty of the terraced farm lands surrounding the lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Lodge or eco-lodge
Day 5 Depart
Depart Bunyonyi for a scenic and leisurely ride back to Kampala or Entebbe. Make a stop at Mbarara town and Igongo Cultural Centre. Finally, arrive late afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Mountain Gorilla Tracking Notes
