Join a 4 Days Uganda safari to Bwindi Forest and Lake Mburo National parks with Engagi Safaris. Explore the impenetrable forest national park for gorilla trekking and Lake Mburo for exceptional game viewing and boat cruise. The trip starts and ends in Kampala Uganda.
Trip activities
• Gorilla trekking’
• Boat cruising
• Game viewing
Trip summary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi forest National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National park & evening boat cruise
Day 4: Game viewing & transfer to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi forest National Park
In the early morning, meet our driver-guide at your hotel or the airport and set off for Bwindi Forest. Enjoy the full day incredible drive through farms enjoying roadside foods, photos at the equator and hospitable people on the way. The drive from Kampala to Bwindi takes roughly 9-10 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Wake up early, have a cup of coffee and with your packed lunch transfer Bwindi forest for registration and pre gorilla trekking briefing at the respective park headquarters. Hiking to see gorillas starts at 8:00 am a lasting for between 30 minutes to several hours depending on where gorillas are located and their speed of movements. You will spend an hour in the company of gorillas, take pictures, capture videos and enjoy their social characters. In the evening if time allows, visit Batwa communities to learn about Batwa pygmies and their initial forest life.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National park & evening boat cruise
After morning breakfast, check out and transfer to Lake Mburo National park. Drive through the rolling hills of Kabale and flat plains of Ankole region reaching in the afternoon. Have lunch refresh and in the afternoon join a boat cruise to explore Lake Mburo. A boat cruise offers you beautiful views of birds, wildlife and neighboring fishing villages.
Day 4: Game viewing & transfer to Kampala
Today arise early and go for game viewing to catch up with the early risers. Look out for animals like zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards and Uganda kobs among others grazing, hunting and browsing in the open plains. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out and drive to Kampala for your connecting flight at Entebbe international airport.
End of the tour
Tour inclusions
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Park entrance fees
• Bottled drinking water
• Full-time English speaking guide
• Ground transport
• Accommodation and meals
• Government taxes
• boat cruise
• Miscellaneous
Tour exclusions
• Alcoholic beverages
• International flights
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses
• Porters fees
• Tips for the guide and porter
