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6 Days Uganda Safari

6 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari

The 6 days Uganda wildlife safari takes you through the most sought-after protected areas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your safari begins with a wildlife tour of Queen Elizabeth National Park one of the exceptional safari destinations Uganda has to offer for its visitors. This conservation area features the largest biodiversity which ranges from primates like chimpanzees in Kyambura to the rare tree-climbing lions at Ishasha sector. The  6 days Uganda wildlife safari finalizes with the rare mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Depart from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Early morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga channel.
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest reserve, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, Afternoon Boat Ride on the Lake Mburo.
Day 6: Game drives in the morning and transfer back to Kampala

DETAILED ITINERARY.

Day 1: Depart from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Early in the morning you will be picked by our experienced driver guide after your breakfast ready to set off to southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Kampala to Mubende to Fort Portal where you have a stopover at Uganda Equator at Kikorongo for photography. Upon arrival, you will check in Jacana Safari Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge for lunch. After, you can embark on wildlife viewing at the Mweya peninsular which offers stunning views of the glacial peaks of the Rwenzori Mountain. After, you will retreat to the lodge for dinner and overstay stay at:

Luxury Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Hippo Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Jacana Safari Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge.

Midrange Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Enganzi Lodge, Ihamba Lodge, Irungu Forest Lodge, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, Bush Lodge.

Budget Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages, Kazinga Channel view Resort, Mweya Hostel, and Simba Safari Camp, @ the River Ishasha.

Meal Plan: HB

Day 2: Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following breakfast in the morning, you will set off for your exciting and interesting wildlife viewing along the Kasenyi plains. As you move, don’t miss to catch a glimpse of leopards, warthogs, Defassa waterbuck, elephants and many more. After, return to the lodge for lunch and after you will again set off for the boat cruise along the Kazinga channel where you will sight crocodiles, hippos, water lizards as well as birdlife like the yellow billed stork, black headed gonolek and many more. After that exciting and amazing safari you will return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner in the previous place where you spent your last night.

Meal Plan: FB.

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve -Queen Elizabeth National Park, drive to Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park.

Early in the morning after your breakfast you will set off for chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest reserve and after transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park which offers refuge to the rare mountain gorillas. This drive will take you about 5 hours and on arrival you will have dinner and overnight at

Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla resort, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Silverback Lodge.

Midrange Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp,

Budget Accommodation: Buhoma community Rest Camp, Buhoma Bandas or Volcanoes Lodge.

Meal Plan: FB

Day 4: Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Following breakfast early in the morning, you will set off to Bwindi headquarters for morning briefing at a respective tracking area. There are four main trailheads in Bwindi which include Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo sector where gorilla trekking usually begins depending where your permit was booked. Out of 11 gorilla groups in Bwindi that are set for gorilla trekking and research, you will be assigned only one to track in a group of eight visitors. After your breathtaking adventure, you will return to your respective lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: FB

Day 5: Depart from Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park

Breakfast early in the morning and after you will set off to Lake Mburo National Park for about five hours where you will have lunch and after you will embark on a boat cruise on the Lake Mburo. While on the boat cruise you will have a chance to view a number of hippos, crocodiles and many more. After, you will retreat for dinner and overnight stay at

Luxury Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge, Mantana Lodge.

Midrange Accommodation: Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock Lodge.

Budget Accommodation: Arcadia Lodges, Eagle’s Nest Lodge, Rwonyo Rest Camp.

Meal Plan: FB

Day 6: Game drives in the morning and transfer back to Kampala

Early in the morning you will have breakfast at the lodge and after, you will set off to wilderness to enjoy a Game drive to view impala, oribi, eland, topi, sitatunga, bush pigs, zebras, warthogs, roan as well as three distinct otters. After transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe for your flight Home. This will mark the end of your 6-day safari in Uganda.

END OF TOUR!

The above 6 days Uganda wildlife safari is Inclusive of:

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Accommodation for 5 days and meals
  • Game drives
  • boat cruise
  • Transport (Tour vehicle, English-speaking driver guide, fuel)
  • Bottled water

The above 6 days Uganda wildlife safari  Excludes of:

  • Safari exclusion
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal Insurance
  • Phone bills, personal laundry and other personal expenditures
  •  Tips
  • Souvenirs and other curios shop purchases
  • Visa fees