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5 days Bwindi gorillas Queen Elizabeth National Park

The safari will start and end in Kampala taking you for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, west across the Albertine Rift Valley. Here you will view the terrain of the forest, the plant life, animal life and birdlife plus some butterflies, then head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the launch trip on the Kazinga channel and game driving. It is positioned between Lake Edward and Lake George in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley. Diverse habitats include open Savannah, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes and rainforest– one of the highest species diversity in the world. You will see a diversity of animal life and birdlife. You will also go for chimpanzee tracking and Maramagambo forest walk, then later head back to Kampala.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi

After an early morning breakfast and the safari briefing, head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest while driving through the Uganda’s Switzerland, Kabale. The nature walk will lead you to the Munyaga Waterfall and a chance to see Primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue monkeys and others species. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (Full Board)

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking

Early morning, have a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed. Take with you packed lunch and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, one of the most exciting wildlife experiences while heading to the ranger headquarters for the gorilla activity briefing. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours with the help of experienced guides. It’s amazing to listen and observe the gorillas in the forest while they marvel and grumble to each other. Other mammals here include the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted diker's, bush bucks, leopards, giant forest hogs. Have a relaxed afternoon of an option forest walk. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (Full Board)

Day 3: Enroute to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning breakfast and enroute to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a 4 hours drive. On the enroute, you may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. On arrival in the park, enjoy the exclusive evening 2-hour launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Here you will view the abundant birdlife, hippos and many animals that may be seen drinking at the water's edge. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge /Jacana Safari Lodge / Institute of Ecology (FB)

Day 4: Kyambura chimpanzee and Maramagambo Forest Walks

An early morning chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge and other primates. When chimp tracking, the walking activity is fascinating while the viewing may be unpredictable. Have lunch and go for a forest walk in Maramagambo Forest to view the different diversity of plant life. Then visit the bat cave and the blue lake. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge /Jacana Safari Lodge / Institute of Ecology (FB)

Day 5: Departure

Return to Kampala having lunch enroute while stopping at the equator for photographs.

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