Overview
This Gorilla and Game tour is customized for those who have limited time but would like to explore and have a once in a life time experience of trekking gorillas and enjoying wildlife as well in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Trip Highlights
- Gorilla trekking
- Enjoying the scenic beauty of the parks
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Birding
- The community visit of the Batwa
Itinerary
You will be picked up by our professional guide from the airport/guest house and briefed then transfer to the park. On your way, you will make a short stop over at the equator for photography and experience being at two hemispheres at the same time. You will then proceed to the park will enjoying the scenic beauty of Uganda. You will also get a chance to see long horned cattle in Mbarara grazing, banana plantations and arrive at the lodge to relax and freshen up.
Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner
Lodge; It will depend on your budget; Rushaga Gorilla havens Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla camp/Buhoma community camp/Bakiga lodge
You will meet up with your guide after an early morning breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters to join other clients that have come to trek too. You will be briefed about the Dos and Don’ts at the park and then you will start your trek with the ranger.
On your quest to see the gorillas, you will be able to spot different bird species, reptiles, a few Columbus monkeys jumping from one branch to another. When you come across these fascinating gorillas and spend an hour with them enjoying photography and the ranger will teach you about the way of life of these gorillas.
After your trek, you will be awarded a certificate to mark this beautiful milestone.
You will then proceed to the lodge and relax and later in the evening, you will have a cultural visit to the Batwa community, the first inhabitants of the forest, you will be able to enjoy their dances, way of life through your interaction with them.
Meal Plan; Full Board
After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, on your way, you will be able to enjoy the scenic view of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will actually arrive just in time for lunch at the lodge, Later in the evening, you will for a game drive to spot late grazers like lions, Elephants, buffaloes, kobs, Zebras and so much more.
Lodge; Elephant Hub Lodge/Engiri Game lodge
Meal; Lunch and dinner
After an early morning breakfast, You will set off for an early game drive to check out the early grazers like Lions ,Kobs, Zebras, Giraffes, Hyenas and so much more, This game drive takes about 3-4 hours and then you either have your packed lunch or return to the lodge for lunch, Later in the afternoon, you will head out for the boat cruise which is the highlight of the trip ,You will be able to see different reptiles and mammals diving into the kazinga channel, these include Hippos, Crocodiles and so much more not forgetting birds too. Later you will retire to the lodge for an overnight.
Meal Plan; Full board
Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe for your rapid covid test and flight out to end your 5 day gorilla and game tour.
Cost Includes
- Transportation in a 4x4 customized van
- Full board includes all meals
- An English speaking guide
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation
- Fuel for the whole round trip
- Drinking water for the trip
- Airport transfers.
Cost Excludes
- A gorilla permit of 700usd per person
- Alcoholic drinks
- International Airfares
- Ugandan Visa fare at 50 usd per person