6 Days Ultimate Wildlife And Gorilla Safari

Journey time: 6 – 7 Hours

After an early breakfast, at 6AM start your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You will have a lunch stopover in Fort Portal. Thereafter, visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves located 5 KM West of Fort Portal. They are of strong cultural significance to the people of Toro. While here you may explore both the caves, nearby lake and waterfall.

Continue with your journey to Queen Elizabeth N. Park which is located in Western Uganda bordering DRC. It is ranked the second largest and one of Uganda’s most varied protected areas, strategically located in the Albertan Rift valley close to the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains between lakes Edward and George.
On arrival, check in to the lodge and freshen up in time for a sumptuous dinner

Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge| Buffalo Safari Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast then go explore the highlights of this wonderful national park. Expect to see a variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy a scenic view of several crater lakes like Nyamunuka – medicinal to the animals & Munyanyange – frequented by flamingos.

Proceed to Lake Katwe mingle with the locals, learn about traditional salt mining and the local lifestyle. Thereafter, return to the lodge for lunch and refreshment, warming up for a boat cruise.
Launch cruise; The Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Edward is a wildlife haven. While on the boat you will spot a number of birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, vultures, kites and many more. The common animals are Elephants, hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, waterbucks and more as most of them visit to water and cool off.
Return to the lodge and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge| Buffalo Safari Lodge | Mweya Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board

Journey time: 7 – 8 Hours

After an early breakfast depart for Bwindi Impenetrable forest reputable for hosting the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Bwindi was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 with a forest covering 32,000 hectares.
Driving through the southern route via Ishasha gives you an opportunity to spot the Tree climbing lions. Have a picnic lunch near River Ishasha and carry on with your journey to Bwindi
Arrive at your pre-arranged accommodation and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Gorilla Valley Lodge| Mahogany Springs| Trackers Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Half Board

After an early breakfast, you will be handed a lunchbox and mineral water to put in your backpack. Head to the park headquarters for briefing which starts at exactly 8:00am. After briefing, Gorilla Tracking will commence. It is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. Gorilla Tracking starts at 8:30 am and can last from a few hours to a whole day based on the previous location of the gorillas.

During the trek, your ranger guide will identify a safe and scenic spot where you can settle for a picnic lunch after which you will proceed with the Trek. (Subject to change)
Planned Activity
Guided Village Walk + Batwa

In the late afternoon after a successful Gorilla Trek, go for Batwa cultural and community tour; learn about their way of life including hunting skills, herbal medicines, child upbringing, preparing of traditional food and drinks which will be crowned with an energetic music and dance performance.

Overnight: Gorilla Valley Lodge| Mahogany Springs | Four Gorillas Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board

Journey time: 4 – 5 Hours

Have breakfast at the lodge on a leisurely morning enjoying the sunrise. Depending on flight schedule, at 10AM transfer back to Kigali. Make a lunch stopover at a local restaurant.

Afterwards, visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site. The site provided an opportunity for bereaved families to bury their loved ones. Over 250,000 victims are now buried at the site including three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide in 1994. There is also a children's memorial, and an exhibition on the history of genocide violence around the world.
Proceed to the airport for your onward departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast + En-route lunch
Meal Plan: Breakfast + En-route Lunch

END OF SAFARI

DISCLAIMER:
1) The journey time(s) stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
2) Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered.