6 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI IN BWINDI, QUEEN & LAKE MBURO

6 days Uganda Safari in Bwindi, Queen & Lake Mburo:  This 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo takes you to 3 stunning National parks in South western part of Uganda the pearl of Africa including Bwindi impenetrable national park a home to the largest population of endangered mountain gorillas, Queen Elizabeth national park a home to tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector as well as the Kazinga channel that harbor a huge population of Hippos and Lake Mburo national park the smallest savanna park in Uganda and the nearest of all to Kampala city. This 6 days/ 5 nights adventure starts and ends in Kampala Uganda.

6 days Uganda Safari in Bwindi, Queen & Lake Mburo
Ishasha Sector

Highlights of 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo

  • Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
  • Day 4: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise
  • Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park & afternoon boat cruise
  • Day 6: Game drive/ Walking and transfer to Kampala for departures

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable national park: On the first day of your 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo, you will be picked from Entebbe International airport on your arrival or at your hotel in Kampala after breakfast by your safari driver-guide, at the pick up your safari driver will give a short safari briefing then embark on an 8-9 hours’ drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park found in the South Western region of Uganda. On your way you will have a stopover at the local drum and craft making community to witness how the beautiful craft pieces are made, then at the equator for the beautiful pictures and Mbarara for lunch. Proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park arriving in the evening, check into your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.

6 days Uganda Safari in Bwindi, Queen & Lake Mburo
Bwindi Gorillas

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking- Bwindi Forest

Uganda Gorilla trekking Bwindi: Wake up early in the morning breakfast at your lodge on the 2nd day of your 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo then drive to the park’s headquarters for briefing experience by a senior ranger marking the start of your mountain gorilla trekking experience. You will be assigned a mountain gorilla family to trek then head for a 2 -8 hours hike through the forests ad back looking for mountain gorillas, with the guidance of a professional ranger who knows better where to find the gorillas you will locate the gorillas and when you do so you are allowed to stay in the presence of the gorillas for one hour. In the period of one hour you will enjoy watching these gentle giants picking fruits and leaves, watching over their kids and get to take pictures as long as your flashlight is off. While on this experience you will have a period of resting to have your lunch while in the forests of Bwindi meaning you bring your packed lunch with you. Later you will trek back, receive your trekking permits then head back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth national park: After early breakfast at your lodge on day 3 of 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo, check out and start on your journey to Queen Elizabeth national park with a packed lunch box. On your way, you will have an enroute game drive in Ishasha sector a home to the mighty tree climbing lions. You will be rewarded with an encounter with other wildlife species that thrill in this sector of Queen. After this game drive, proceed your journey to check in your lodge for dinner and have an overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise: Wake Up early have a cup of coffee at your lodge on day 4 of 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo then head to the park for a an early morning game drive using various trails crossing through the park’s savannah plains such as Kasenyi trail, while during on the Kasenyi plains you will have an opportunity to watch many animals such as waterbucks, Uganda kob, elephants, lions, warthogs and various bird species such as herons, cattle egrets, malachite kingfishers. Then return to your lodge for late breakfast, rest as you wait for lunch. After lunch you go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel connecting Lake Edward to Lake George, while on the boat cruise you will enjoy watching many birds such as malachite kingfishers, shoe bills and animals such as schools of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffaloes on the banks of the channel. Return to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park

Queen Elizabeth national park to Lake Mburo national park: Wake up in the morning on day 5 of 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo, have your breakfast then checkout of your lodge and head to Lake Mburo national park the smallest park in Uganda. You are to arrive in the park in time for lunch which you will have after checking into your lodge then proceed to the park a boat cruise, as you drive through the savannah plains heading to Lake Mburo you will spot a number of animals such as zebras, elands, antelopes and many more. On the boat ride you will enjoy the cooling breeze of the lake and spot animals like fish eagles, hippos, topis and birds like shoe bill, fish eagles and many more. Later on after the boat cruise, you will have an evening game drive as you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

6 days Uganda Safari in Bwindi, Queen & Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo safari

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 6: Morning game drive/ walking safari and return to Kampala

Game drive/ Walking safari and return to Kampala: Have morning breakfast at your lodge on day 6 of 6 days Uganda Safari Bwindi, Queen and Lake Mburo, then head out for a game drive adventure amidst plenty of wildlife as they graze in this savanna park. On the game drive you will get a glimpse of the 5 lakes found in the park and spot animals such as antelopes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, topis, giraffes and many more. After the game drive, return to your lodge for a meal and embark on your journey to Kampala where you will be dropped off either at your hotel or at Entebbe International airport for your departure flight back home.

Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

END OF 6 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI

Tour inclusion

  • Gorilla Permit
  • Bottled Water
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Boat Rides
  • All Activities Mentioned

Tour exclusions

  • International flight fare
  • Entry Visas
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and Gratuity
  • Alcoholic Drinks

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