This six day safari includes trekking Mountain gorillas, an excursion to Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary and village visits. Offering the highest comfort level possible in the region, accommodation is in quality lodges and tented camps.
Day 1, Fri: Entebbe
Transfer to your hotel. Excursion to Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary. Evening briefing with your guide.Overnight: Entebbe.
Day 2, Sat: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
A full day drive (optional flight available at extra cost) to Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest. For those flying, an afternoon forest walk or cultural visit. (B,L,D)
Day 3, Sun: Bwindi
Gorilla trekking. (B,L,D)
Day 4, Mon: Bwindi
Option of a forest walk or a second gorilla trek (trek must be pre-purchased). (B,L,D)
Day 5, Tue: Bwindi - Lake Mburo
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park where you will enjoy game viewing and an overnight in a tented camp. (B,L,D)
Day 6, Wed: Lake Mburo - Entebbe
Return to Entebbe via markets for curio shopping, arriving early evening. (B,L)
Uganda – home to the Source of the Nile River and approximately half of the world’s surviving population of Mountain Gorillas.
These endangered animals live in the rainforests at elevations between 1520m and 3650m and contrary to popular belief, are not ferocious but are actually shy, gentle creatures and highly intelligent.
They form very strong bonds within family groups that are lead by a silverback. He is the dominant male to whom all other members of the family group defer to as the chief and protector, defending them against rival silverbacks or human predators.
When to go:
The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, as this time of year is generally dry (though hot). A close second is the June to September period