7 Days Uganda Gorillas And Wildlife Tour
2620$
per personGorilla Trekking in Nkuringo, Mgahinga, Nshongi or Congo. Wildlife, Game and Launch cruise in Lake Mburo. Clients have the opportunity of tracking gorillas in Bwindi South (Nkuringo, Mgahinga or Nshongi Gorilla families via Kisoro) or trak in Congo. Visit Lake Mburo Park, see game and birds and butterflies and have a launch cruise there, before goring to Kisoro for gorilla tracking. End with Lake Bunyonyi to relax, visit the batwa pigmies, stroll about at the Lake or in Kabale town, and return to Kampala at end of tour.
Tracking commences every morning from the park headquarters at 0830 hours, but clients should depart their lodgings at 0600 hours, arriving at the respective parks ready for a detailed briefing from the guides on gorilla etiquette. Gorilla tracking is a year-round activity, irrespective of season. The rain forest is moist, and it rains very often in Bwindi, even in the dry season. Porters are available to carry clients’ belongings. Bwindi is rich in other primates, including chimpanzee and blue monkey. Butterflies are the
| Tour Departure | This Safari Starts & Finishes in Entebbe |
| Departure Time | Your Guide will Advise |
| Return Time | In time for your flight |
| Dress Code | Casual & Comfortable Clothing, Hiking Shoes, Hat, Light Jacket |
most conspicuous of the rich insect fauna of the park, with more than 200 species. Return via Lake Bunyonyi to relax and unwind
in this deepest lake on Uganda’s soil; this is necessary to break from the few previous days of heavy activity, driving and trekking.
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Birding in Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth Park, Bwindi, Mgahinga and Lake Mburo with Gorillas.
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Day 1: Entebbe-Kampala
Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet and transfer to your guesthouse for overnight (BB)
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Day 2: Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park
Start for Mbarara, enjoying natural and other arresting attractions en route. Excursion to Lake Mburo National Park for some unusual game and a boat cruise. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]
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Day 3: Mburo Park to Bwindi National Park
We go for an early morning game drive. Afterward, start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]
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Day 4: Gorilla Tracking
Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking), carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you. You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas. The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours before one returns to the hotel. The difficulty, however, is not an impossibility and coming face to face with the great primates is well worth it!
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Day 5: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, drive to Kabale and on to Lake Bunyonyi. Afternoon relax at the sandy beaches of Lake Bunyonyi, explore the lake, visit various islands and the local communities including a pygmy community.
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Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi to Hotel Africana, Kampala
Start for Kampala arriving early afternoon. There is a wide range of hotels and restaurants that prepare local foods. Nightclubs open as early as 6:00pm. (Club Ambiance, Amnesia etc) (HB)
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Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, Kampala city Cultural tour Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a charming green city, spread over about 10 hills. Visit The Uganda Museum, Kasubi Royal Tombs the burial site for Buganda Kings, the Uganda musuem, Namugongo Martyrs Shrines. Visit Ndere Center and Bahai Temple, the only one in Africa; buy/shop art crafts.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your fight out.
Tour Location
Gorilla Trekking in Nkuringo, Mgahinga, Nshongi or Congo. Wildlife, Game and Launch cruise in Lake Mburo. Clients have the opportunity of tracking gorillas in Bwindi South (Nkuringo, Mgahinga or Nshongi Gorilla families via Kisoro) or trak in Congo.
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Uganda's history is marked by pre-colonial kingdoms, British colonial rule, and post-independence challenges. The country's borders were drawn arbitrarily in the late 19th century, encompassing diverse societies. In 1894, Uganda became a British protectorate, and it gained independence on October 9, 1962. Following independence, Uganda faced a period of political instability, including civil wars and military coups.Pre-Colonial Period:
- Uganda's early history is characterized by the movement of various groups of cultivators and herders, leading to diverse languages and cultures.
- The region was home to a variety of centralized kingdoms, including Buganda, Bunyoro, and others, as well as more decentralized Nilotic and Sudanic peoples.
- Evidence of human activity in Uganda dates back to at least 50,000 years ago, with Acheulean tools found along the Kagera River valley.
British Colonial Period (1894-1962):- In 1894, Uganda was declared a British protectorate.
- The British administration extended control beyond Buganda by signing treaties with other kingdoms like Toro, Ankole, and Bunyoro.
- Uganda was never fully colonized; instead, it developed a system of internal self-government through a Legislative and Executive Council.
- The British influence was strong in the late 19th century, particularly with the arrival of missionaries from the British Missionary Society and the French Roman Catholic White Fathers.
Independence and Post-Colonial Period (1962-Present):- Uganda gained independence on October 9, 1962, with Milton Obote as the first Prime Minister.
- The newly independent nation faced challenges, including civil wars and political instability, leading to a period of military coups and dictatorships.
- In 1995, a new constitution was adopted, establishing a non-party all-inclusive Movement System of government.
- In 2005, a referendum was held, resulting in a return to multi-party politics.
- Uganda has since made significant strides in restoring peace and rebuilding infrastructure, while also engaging in peacekeeping operations through the Uganda People's Defence Force.
Key Events and Figures:- Milton Obote: The first Prime Minister of Uganda, who played a key role in the independence movement and later served as President.
- Idi Amin: A military leader who seized power in 1971 and ruled Uganda for eight years, a period marked by human rights abuses and political instability.
- Yoweri Museveni: The current President of Uganda, who has been in power since 1986.
- Uganda's early history is characterized by the movement of various groups of cultivators and herders, leading to diverse languages and cultures.
Our Gallery
Birding in Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth Park, Bwindi, Mgahinga and Lake Mburo with Gorillas.
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What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.Price includes:
- Breakfast in Entebbe/Kampala. Tour is on Full Board basis for the rest of the trip
- 1 Night African Roots Guest House
- 1 Night Mburo Safari lodge
- 2 Nights at Travellers Rest Hotel
- 1 Night at Crater Bay Cottates Resort Bunyonyi
- 1 Night at Hotel Africana, Kampala
- 1 Gorilla Permit
- Game drives
- Vehicle for the tour
- All Entrance fees
- Local guide fee
- Half Day boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi to visit local communities, see birds
- Transfer in and Out
- Water
- Cultural visits and excursions
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.Price excludes:
- Meals in Entebbe or Kampala.
- All flight ticket for clients
- Alcoholic drinks and drinks off meal time
- Video camera and photographic fee
- Porter’s fee
- Tips and laundry
- Any other expenses apart from those described above including expenditures of a personal nature such as phone calls
