Gorilla Safaris. The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei)is one of the most endangered of all the world's large mammals. ...

Welcome to Uganda, The "pearl of Africa" and the source of the mighty river Nile. Although Uganda is best known for its gorilla, the country is the richest for birds in Africa. A record of 1005 bird species has not been identified, ranging from the highland bird specialties which include the African green broad bill in Bwindi to the lowland and water birds which include the African fin foot at Lake Mburo. Mountain gorillas are endangered species. Today there are only an estimated 650 Mountain Gorillas remaining, half of which are located in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest in Uganda.

Three days safari featuring Queen Elizabeth National Park, a region of varied habitats including open grassland with thickets, thick bush, forest, swamps and lake-shore, and home to the famous tree-climbing lions. Accommodation is at Mweya Safari Lodge, attractively positioned with fine views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Days/2 nights)

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kampala for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will stop by the Uganda Equator to take pictures or shop for souvenirs. After lunch at the Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East African Rift valley before arriving in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning cup of tea at 6:30am, depart for a game drive on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. This is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action. Later, return for breakfast. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast, drive back to Kampala. End of services.

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Bwindi Gorillas Safari (5 Days/4 nights)

5 Days safari featuring 2 days of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in such of the mountain gorillas. Then proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, An attractive acacia-dotted savannah home to huge herds of impala, as well as uncommon topi, eland, klipspringer and other antelope. Zebra and buffalo also graze these peaceful acresand the lake also supports a wonderful diversity of birds

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

Day 1: Bwindi
Deaprt Kampala in the morning driving south with stops at the craft village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country referred to as the "Little Switzerland". Arrive Bwindi late afternoon/early evening. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.

Day 2: Day 1 of Gorillas
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Day 2 of Gorillas
With picnic lunch, take a second chance tracking the gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp

Day 4: Lake Mburo
Transfer to Mbarara for lunch before heading into the Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game viewing. Game in the park includes Zebra, Impala, Eland, Topi, Hippo and a variety of woodland bird species. Dinner and overnight at Mantana Mburo Tented Camp, situated on a small hill overlooking the lake.

Day 5: Kampala
Another morning game drive in the park until lunch time. Depart after lunch for Kampala. End of services.