6 Day Gorilla Tour with Ishasha Tree climbing Lion

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We can arrange a transfer from the airport for an additional cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can also be arranged for an extra cost.

Tour Schedule Details

Our journey begins as we are picked up from our hotel or place of residence in Kampala after enjoying a hearty breakfast. We’ll head towards Lake Mburo, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park. Upon our arrival, we’ll check in at our pre-booked safari lodge, where a delicious lunch awaits. Afterward, we’ll embark on a refreshing boat cruise on Lake Mburo, providing an opportunity to observe aquatic wildlife and a variety of unique bird species associated with water. Following the cruise, we’ll return to land and conclude the day with an exhilarating evening game drive.

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit: June to August and December to February
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June, July, and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP:

– Buffalo: Common
– Zebra: Common
– Hippo: Common
– Giraffe: Occasional
– Leopard: Occasional
– Hyena: Occasional

Accommodation: Eagle’s Nest
– A budget tented bush camp bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included

Our day starts with an early morning nature walk, guided by a game ranger, after enjoying a steaming cup of coffee or tea. We’ll have a full breakfast at the lodge to refuel before departing Lake Mburo and heading southwest to the picturesque Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season: June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather: June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP:

– Chimpanzee: Occasional
– Elephant: Common
– Lion: Common
– Buffalo: Common
– Hippo: Abundant
– Leopard: Occasional

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
– A mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included

Our day begins with an exciting early morning game drive, offering us the opportunity to spot the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its aquatic wildlife and prolific birdlife. This boat cruise promises awe-inspiring sights. We’ll have ample time to appreciate the beauty around us and capture plenty of photographs before returning to the shores. We’ll end our day at the Elephant Corridor, searching for the world’s largest mammals in significant numbers.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Tent)
Inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included

After a delightful breakfast, we’ll start our journey out of Queen Elizabeth National Park, heading to Buhoma. Along the way, we’ll take advantage of this route to spot the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. We’ll continue our journey to Buhoma in Bwindi. Upon our arrival, we’ll check in at our booked safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation: Bwindi View Lodge
– A budget lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included

Prepare for an incredible day of encountering mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Following a short briefing, we’ll venture into the Impenetrable Bwindi Forest, guided by experienced trackers. Our hike will lead us through some of the most captivating sights, with opportunities to spot various forest birds as a bonus. Upon reaching the mountain gorillas, we’ll have an hour to observe, appreciate, and capture plenty of photographs before descending along the forest trails. Afterward, we’ll return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit: June to August and December to February
High Season: June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather: June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Bwindi NP:

– Gorilla: Common
– Chimpanzee: Rare
– Elephant: Rare
– White Rhino: None
– Black Rhino: None
– Lion: None

Accommodation: Bwindi View Lodge
– A budget lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch included
Dinner not included
Drinks not included

After breakfast, we’ll check out of the safari lodge and commence our journey back to Kampala. We’ll make a stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch and photo opportunities before continuing our journey to Kampala.

Main Destination: No major destination visited
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch included
Dinner not included
Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details):
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. We can also arrange a transfer back to the airport for an additional cost.