4 Day Uganda Safari Lake Mburo & Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking

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This 4 day Uganda Safari holiday combines Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a safari in Lake Mburo, the smallest of Uganda’s savanna National Parks located close to both Kampala and Entebbe. This Uganda wildlife safari & gorilla trekking tour departs from Kampala or Entebbe on day one.

The drive takes us southwest and along the way we visit local markets including a drum market. When we reach the Equator we stop to take photos and test which way water drains from a bath here. We continue our journey to Lake Mburo arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon we take a boat trip to Lake Mburo, looking for crocodiles, hippo,s, etc and water birds such as pelicans, herons, fish eagles, and the rare Shoebill stork. During your safari game drive in Lake Mburo expect to see zebra, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, eland, buffaloes, impalas, roam antelope, leopard, hyena, bushbuck, reedbuck, and klipspringer.

Day two begins with a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. Your guides point out the array of animals and plants found in this diverse Ugandan game reserve as you explore. Over 350 bird species have also been recorded in this compact national park.

Then we leave the national park and head south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Our route takes us through landscapes of rolling hills scattered with banana plantations and herds of striking long-horned Ankole cattle.

In the afternoon the roads through the mountain become rough and passing mist-shrouded villages we reach our lodge/ camp in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This evening we prepare for our mountain gorilla trek the following day.

On day three you’ll head into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on a guided Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour. We set off in smaller groups with local guides, trekking into the forest to find a family of African Mountain Gorillas and spend some time with them in the wild. The entire experience may take anything from 2 to 8 hours.

Trekking for these highly endangered mountain gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience – truly one of the most unique and rare wildlife encounters on earth! Other primates that can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in addition to the mountain Gorillas include a red-tailed and blue monkey, L’Hoest’s, chimpanzee, black and white colobus, and baboons.

In the evening, have a cultural walk and interact with the local people. Participate in captivating traditional performances presented by Women’s groups or orphan children groups.

Day four of our 4 Day Uganda Safari Lake Mburo & Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking ends after a transfer to Kampala. Alternatively, a transfer to Entebbe can be arranged for later in the day.

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Lake Mburo National Park; Afternoon Safari Game viewing and a Boat ride
Day 2: Lake Mburo Game viewing – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Tracking
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Drive to Kampala

Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

0800 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel in Kampala, depart by road in a customized 4×4 safari vehicle and head southwest towards Lake Mburo National Park.

1030 Hours: Brief stop at the Equator – a great opportunity to have your photo taken in both hemispheres! Tea/ coffee break + bathroom facilities.

1300 Hours: Arrive at your lodge/ camp in time for lunch and later have some relaxation time.

1530 Hours: After lunch take a boat trip on Lake Mburo looking for crocodiles, hippo, etc, and water birds such as pelicans, herons, fish eagles, and the rare Shoebill stork.

During your safari game drive in Lake Mburo expect to see zebra, eland, buffaloes, impalas, roam antelope, leopard, hyena, bushbuck, and klipspringer.

1830 Hours: Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge, Kimbla Mantana Lake Mburo Camp, Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo
Mid-range Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Mburo Safari Lodge, Rwakobo Rock
Budget Accommodation: Eagle`s Nest Mburo, Rwonyo Rest Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Lake Mburo Game Viewing – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

0700 Hours: After an early breakfast at the lodge or camp we depart for a 3-hour safari game drive. Animals that may be seen include zebra, waterbuck, buffalo, topi, eland, leopard, and a variety of bird species.

1100 Hours: We exit Lake Mburo National Park and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with a lunch break en route (in Mbarara). The estimated driving time is 6 hours.

1800 Hours:  Arrive at Bwindi late in the evening followed by check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp
Budget Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp, Wagtail Eco safari camp, Gift Of Nature Lodge, Nshongi Gorilla Resort
Mid-range Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Silverback Lodge Bwindi, Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forests (Gorilla Tracking)

0630 Hours: Have an early morning breakfast and then head to the gorilla sanctuary. This rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested, and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for guests.

This Park is best known for the fascinating gorillas, where the time is taken to find them and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates.

The entire experience may take anything from 2 to 8 hours. The thrill of spending time and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome, and also exciting adventure that will leave you with long-lasting memories of a truly unique experience.

The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they play and interact with each other. In the evening, have a cultural walk and interact with the local people. Participate in captivating traditional performances presented by Women’s groups or orphan children groups.

Note that the fees you pay for these performances go directly to improve the welfare of families around the park.

Optional Extra: If your gorilla trekking experience is short enough, it may be possible to add on a waterfall hike – this may take anything from 2 to 5 hours depending on how much you stop along the way.

Take a plunge into the bottom of the icy waterfall if you are brave enough!  (Additional Cost).

Accommodation Options:

Luxury Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Clouds Mount Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp
Budget Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp, Wagtail Eco safari camp, Gift Of Nature Lodge, Nshongi Gorilla Resort
Mid-range Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Silverback Lodge Bwindi, Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forests – Drive to Kampala

0600 Hours: Rise early and take a packed breakfast box and drive back to Kampala. A lunch break will be taken along the way. You may also wish to make a stopover at the Mpambire Royal Drum Makers.

Here you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. Another optional stop will be at the equator for photographs.

1800 Hours: Depending on traffic, you should be back in Kampala just before nightfall.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast and Lunch}