5 Day Gorilla Adventure Safari
Day 1
We depart early on the first day when we head southwest towards the gorilla forests - crossing the Equator we stop for lunch at Mbarara. Afterwards we pass through savannah grasslands covered in acacia trees and into the foothills of the Virungas were there are vast banana plantations. We stop for the night next to the stunning Lake Bunyoni where we get the chance to enjoy the sunset whilst looking out for otters and the many different types of bird life found in this beautiful area.
Lake Bunyoni
Meals: LD
Day 2
After a good breakfast we have the opportunity to take a local dug out canoe trip in order to discover the many islands around the lake. We will explore Kabale Town and have lunch at one of the quality local restaurants before continuing our drive into the hills towards the forests of the Mountain Gorillas. We spend the night just next to the National Park where the sounds of the forest can be heard very clearly.
Mountain Gorillas – accommodation depends on where you trek
Meals: BLD
Day 3 – Gorilla Trek
We rise with the sun in order to eat a good breakfast, followed by a meeting with a ranger guide before setting off into the gorilla sanctuary. The rain forest landscape is steep and densely forested, but criss-crossed with animal trails allowing access to tourists. The trek to find the earth’s greatest primate can take up to a full day, but the thrill of discovering this gentle giant in it’s own habitat is rated as one of Africa’s best wildlife watching opportunities. By the time you return to the camp the memories will be embedded in your mind forever.
Mountain Gorillas – accommodation depends on where you trek
Meals: BLD
Day 4
Today we will drive through twisted and winding roads, and lake dotted countryside, before emerging on to the lower thorn and savannah scrub lands of Lake Mburo National Park. Zebra, buffalo, Ugandan Kob and plenty of other species abound in this beautiful park, where you either stay in the stunning Lodge built atop a kopje with incredible views across the park or in the National Park bandas, down by the lake - where hippos usually come and graze close by.
Lake Mburo NP
Meals: BLD
Day 5
Fancy a walk through wild, wild Africa? This morning we are going to take a walking safari, complete with a ranger, so we can get up close and personal on ground level to many of the beautiful and free animals of the park. Later we stop for lunch and a cappuccino at the Equator giving you plenty of time to shop for crafts and watch the local water demonstration of the different gravitational pulls! Afterwards we will make our way back to your final destination and the end of your Mountain Gorilla Safari.
Meals: BL
Additional information
Safari Grading: Moderate to Difficult – do note that the mountain gorilla trekking conditions can be hard and the length of trek can be anything from 3 hours, to 10 hours. You will need a good level of fitness and mobility.
Please be advised that if we are unable to obtain gorilla permits in Uganda we will suggest you trek in Rwanda – we do have a 5 day Rwanda Gorilla itinerary available.
Price includes: 4x4 safari vehicle, fuel, food, driver/guide, accommodation, park entry fees, dug out canoe, Mountain Gorilla permit, ranger fees, game drive and guided wild animal walk.
Price excludes: Airfares, visas, vaccinations, airport transfers, travel insurance, beverages, curios, tips, items of a personal nature any activities not specifically mentioned.
Due to accommodation & Gorilla permit availability, all prices and itinerary are subject to change without notice.
Please note this trip can start and finish in Jinja, Kampala or Entebbe (Uganda).
2008 Rates
Based on 2 people twin share
Budget US$1490 pp
Lodge US$2030 pp
Rates can change without notice, contact us for latest rates
For any trip departing after the 1 st June 2008 there will be a price increase of 10% pp
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