Lion and Gorilla Tracking Tour
5Days lion and gorilla trakking in Uganda
$2900-3700 USD
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Safari summary
You will be picked by our guide at 7:00am from Kampala and embark on your journey to the famous Queen.The Park covers an area of about 1978 km2 and its position provides a magnificent view of the rift valley floor that occupies Lake Edward and George. The Park has one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any national park in the world as its well known to be habitat of about 95 mammals along with 612 species of birds. NB: On your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, you stop at the equator in Masaka town. At this point, there are two cement circles marking the equator line and it is worth stopping if you are traveling to Masaka or Kampala for a photo moment. Also watch a demonstration by local entrepreneurs on how water swirls in opposite directions in the northern & southern hemispheres at the equator line. Another reason that makes equator worthwhile stop are the great shopping bargains. The point has got several craft shops and art galleries run by individuals and organizations. These craft stalls sell souvenirs and handmade products while some with marks talking about the Equator. It will not be inconveniencing if you bought a T-shirt with words ‘I crossed the Uganda Equator’
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Primate trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP
You will be picked up from the Airport (depending on the time of your flight), by our professional driver/guide, who will brief you about your safari and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we will have stopovers at the Ugandan equator at Kayabwe, for water experiment, pictures and shop for a souvenir. After lunch at Igongo Cultural Center Mbarara, we continue to the southwest and head for the Western Rift Valley. We will enter the park with a mini game drive.
Day 2 morning drive & boat cz
The day begins early as we go for our morning game drive, heading for Kasenyi plains, towards the Kobs mating grounds, in search for wildlife that may include the Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Elephants, Buffaloes, lions, Leopards and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The game drives normally take 3 -4 hrs before returning for breakfast. In the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George.
Day 3 – Transfer to Bwindi np
Today after your African breakfast you embark on your journey to the famous Bwindi impenetrable National park passing through ishasha the place known as a climbing tree lions. This park is mostly famous for the rare mountain gorillas and the drive to the park is incredibly scenic, passing through various local villages and the lush green countryside & hills which characterize so much of south western Uganda. Once you are in the forest park, it is one of the richest ecosystem.
Day 4 – Gorilla Tracking
Today you go to track the rare mountain gorillas. After a briefing from your ranger guide at the UWA offices you will begin tracking the mountain gorillas through the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This can take a couple of hours or a whole day depending on the location of the apes. Keep an eye out for forest species such as buffaloes, elephants, black fronted dulcimers and bush bucks. NB: Do not forget to carry your packed lunches. It is a humbling experience .
Day 5: Drive Back to Kampala
After breakfast drive back to Kampala including the stopover for en-route lunch and the equator if you happen to have missed it on your first day of your trip. Your guide drops you back at your accommodation in Kampala or at Entebbe. This will be the end of your five days tour, Thank You for supporting Henry tours and safaris,we wish you a safe journey back home hope to host you again in Uganda.
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