Gorilla & Chimpanzee Lodge Safari
An encounter with Uganda’s wonderful mountain gorillas is arguably one of the world’s finest wildlife experiences. And with the Queen Elizabeth National Park boasting one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world, with its open savannah, beautiful rainforest and vast crater lakes, this week-long trip guarantees that you'll see the very best of this amazing country.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a close encounter with magnificent mountain gorillas, Cruise the Kazinga Channel, Chat with chimpanzees on guided walks through Kyambura Gorge- Duration: 7 days
- Tour Code: yac
- Physical Rating: 3
- Culture Shock Rating: 3
- Accommodation: Hotel (1 nt), safari lodges (5 nts)
- Transportation: 4WD safari vehicle, boat, walking
- Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
- Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
- Departure: Departure is guaranteed
- Budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
Day 1 Kampala
A modern city, Kampala is developing rapidly after years of turbulence. There's free time this evening to kick back at one of the many friendly watering holes around the city, or to browse the local markets and malls.
Days 2-3 Queen Elizabeth National Park
A cruise along the Kazinga Channel offers a close look at hippos wallowing in the mud. Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, buffaloes, leopards and lions. Afterwards, appreciate the wild beauty of the area from Baboon Cliff, before heading to the captivating landscape of the crater lakes. Created by volcanic activity thousands of years ago, these bodies of water attract hundreds of different species of birds.
Days 4-5 Gorilla Trek/Rwanda
Journey to Rwanda's green heart, a highly fertile mountain region. Against a backdrop of volcanic peaks, the thick jungle-like hilltops are incredibly beautiful. Accompanied by a guide and trackers, hike through the forest searching for a family. Bring lots of water because the trek to see the extremely rare mountain gorillas is strenuous. However the sight of these intelligent creatures, so similar to humans, makes the hard going completely worth it. The placid creatures will captivate you with their human-like behaviour and big brown eyes. When not tracking gorillas, enjoy walks into the steamy rainforests to see the other creatures that call it home.
Day 6 Lake Bunyoni
We travel to picturesque Lake Bunyoni.
Day 7 Kampala
The adventure comes full circle on return to Entebbe.
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