Code: THU4 Days SHORT 4 Day Bwindi-Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Safari

D 1: Kampala – Bwindi.
This Morning, you will be picked from your hotel/residence in Kampala at around 7.00 am and proceed to the south western part of the country. Stop at The equator for land mark photo taking  and continue to Mbarara. Break for lunch on the way then proceed to Bwindi National Park the home of Mountain Gorillas. It is estimated to half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas –300 live within these boundaries shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The drive is long but enjoyable. Proceed south to Buhoma viewing the terraced hills of Kigezi Highlands once known as Switzerland of Africa.

Arrival at Buhoma will be in the evening. You will then settle in at Buhoma Homestead Lodge for luxury/Kitandara for upmarket or Community bandas for mid and budget facilities. which is near the park offices location. Dinner and overnight as you prepare for tomorrow’s event! FB

D2: Gorilla Tracking  Bwindi
Morning after breakfast with packed lunch, you will be escorted to the starting point for briefing by your guide. You will be allocated guides to track gorillas with, and then will be off to begin your adventure. A briefing from your local guides and then it’s off! The time taken and the terrain vary (1- 8 hours) this depends on the movement of these gentle giants. The thrill of meeting face to face takes away the pain of some times long and arduous trek.  Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in delightfully playful manner. 
After tracking will walk back to your lodge for overnight stay FB.

You will need to carry long pants like jean type, sturdy shoes to help you hiking steep and slippery slopes, long sleeved shirts and blouses to protect your bodies from thorns and itching plants. You may not rule out raining on you and at least a rain coat is needed to protect your bodies and any equipment carried along with like cameras. Also carry insect repellants and sun cream

D3: Bwindi to Ishasha – Queen Elizabeth  park
After early breakfast head for Ishasha, which is the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, carry out a game drive where you may sight tree-climbing lions and viewing other wildlife like elephant buffalo, hyena etc. Ishasha sector  is dominated by acacia woodland and scrubland and features the meandering Ishasha River, banked by a riparian forest.

After picnic lunch drive to Mweya Peninsular all the way to the northern sector of the park  arriving in time at 3.00pm for boat cruise on Kazinga channel. After check in at Mweya Safari Lodge/ Simba Camp/ Hostel . The evening will be at leisure dinner and overnight.

D 4:  Queen Elizabeth park – Kampala
This day will decide to do either will be driven to Kyambura gorge for Chimpanzee tracking while doing  a nature walk OR carry out game  drive looking for wildlife . The   Kyambura gorge is famous for a primate walk where you will see chimps and other primates e.g Columbus & velvet monkeys and baboons.   The game drive will yield wildlife viewing say lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and many more. After the chimp walk or game drive  Kampala with your packed lunch. Arrival will in the evening END OF SAFARI

Below is our cost options based on the accommodation facilities to use.
The cost for 2 people staying in Luxury facilities will be USD 1800 per person
The cost for 2 people staying in up market facilities will be USD 1510 per person
The cost for 2 people staying in middle facilities will be USD 1216 per person
The cost for 2 people staying in budget facilities   will be USD 1135 per person

Please Note the safari cost will include:

  1. Meals and accommodation at full board for the agreed dates
  2. Gorilla permits 1 permit per person
  3. Game drive — Ishasha , park fees, 1 tracking chimpanzee permit,
  4. safari driver /guide and 4×4 vehicle
  5. Park fees
  6. Applicable government taxes
  7. Drinking bottled water while driving on safari

Excluded are:

    • Beverages and bar bills, phone alls, personal insurance and any other services of personal nature like souvenirs, tips, laundry etc

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