Lake Mburo & Gorilla Tracking

4 days—With Uganda’s premier budget tourism provider!

$1265-2995 USD

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Safari summary

On this tour you have the opportunity to experience the best of two very contrasting national parks: Lake Mburo National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The stop at Lake Mburo also helps break up the long and sometimes arduous journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you will set off early in the morning for the privilege of tracking the critically endangered mountain gorilla.

Please note that all prices are based on a per person sharing basis and are dependent on the number of people on the safari. All activities as specified in the itinerary above is included as well as vehicle, fuel park entry etc. Meals, drinks and other personal items are not included in the price.

Accommodation upgrades are available for this safari, please let us know if you would be interested in upgrading to an en-suite room on your safari.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Lake Mburo

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Meals
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park

Lake Mburo

After meeting at Red Chilli Kampala reception for a briefing from your driver-guide head south-west out of the capital city towards Lake Mburo National Park. Stopping at the Equator enroute. A great opportunity to have your photo taken in both hemispheres! Arrive at Eagle’s Nest, situated on the periphery of Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy a late afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo to look for hippo and crocodile, as well as the abundant bird species of the lake and papyrus swamps.

Eagle's Nest

Lake Mburo to Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable | Lake Mburo

After breakfast, you will depart for a 3 hour game drive in Lake Mburo National Park and continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, taking lunch en route in Mbarara. Total driving time will be around 6 hours.

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable

After your briefing in the morning you will head out on your Gorilla trekking safari. Exact tracking duration depends on which group you are tracking and where they happen to be situated at the time of your visit. Whilst you will be treated to a full magical hour with these magnificent creatures, the entire experience may take anything from 2 to 8 hours.

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Head Back to Kampala

Rise early and take a packed breakfast with you on the long drive back to Kampala. A lunch break will be taken en route. Depending on traffic and exact time of departure, you should be back at the Red Chilli, Kampala by nightfall.

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