You are about to embark on a journey of a lifetime through the Pearl of Africa on this 5-day Uganda Gorilla Safari & Cultural Encounter, which is a mix of wildlife adventure and authentic cultural day to day living.
Your first stop would be at Entebbe, a quiet town by the lake, and then move on to the great picture taking spot at the equator for shooting the three regions of the world at once, enjoy the lunch at the lake region in Mbarara, and then drive through the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where more than half of the gorillas.
On the next day, you will be taken deep into the jungle for a gorilla tracking experience which is a lifetime meeting with the gorilla guided by expert rangers. You will follow the calls of tropical birds and the rustling of the trees until you find these gentle giants in their habitat and you will be able to see their behavior and social bonds closely.
After the rigorous outing of the trek, you will be taken a full-day trip to Lake Mutanda which is a hidden paradise embraced by volcanoes and green hills. You will canoe across its calm waters in a dugout canoe, meet one of the farming families, do the harvesting and cooking of a local Ugandan meal, and walk around local villages and schools. This experiential learning brings you up close to rural life and the geniality of Uganda.
You would then take a scenic flight from Kisoro to Entebbe to end the safari with memories that are unforgettable of misty forests, smiling faces, and deep wildlife interactions.
After passing through immigration and customs at Entebbe International Airport, our driver will be waiting for you and your luggage just outside the passengers’ arrival hall and will give you a friendly welcome together with our safari guide. He will then tell you all about the journey in detail and take you to the hotel for check-in and total relaxation to come. Notes Overnight: Mid-range: Protea Hotel Entebbe – or similar Luxury: Entebbe Forest Lodge – or similar
Bed and Breakfast
Duration of Flight: about 2 Hours Pick-up Time: 06:00AM. Early breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Entebbe Airport to catch the flight to Kasese. After arrival, drive transfer to Kibale Forest. After reaching Kibale, get ready for the Bigodi Community tour—a colorful and lively cultural engagement that will include activities like: taking part in a traditional coffee ceremony, tasting banana beer and local spirits, making and purchasing unique arts and crafts, receiving cultural songs and dances, and gaining knowledge about the medicinal herbs. (This activity is very likely to be changed). After your cultural visit, enjoy tasty meals at Tinka's Homestead. Afternoon Adventure: Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking –At 02:00PM after a briefing, you will start your spectacular trek in the lush chimp habitat forest at 02:30PM. The winding trails will take you to the chimpanzees' home where they'll be seen being playful and having fun with one another. The forest is full of Sounds and sights, exotic birds making their melodic calls, and other wildlife hiding among the trees. And accompanied by a ranger, you will get to know the forest and the wildlife within it better. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – or similar
Full Board
Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Following an early breakfast, you will receive a packed lunch and a bottle of water to put in your backpack, and then you will be the one to have already proceeded to the park office. Scheduled activity: Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Adventure – Go on a remarkable trip into the mysterious heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and experience the endangered mountain gorillas up short. An expert ranger and capable scouts will bring you along the winding, foggy trails that snake through the jungle, which is now more than just a place with birds, animal rustlings, and the ground of the forest smelling earthy. The excitement rises at every step till you finally find a gorilla family in a place that is their own. You can now spend an hour or two marveling at the gorillas and taking photos of them—they are so gentle that it is hard not to call it a close, changing experience that goes beyond a mere trek and places you in one of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems. During the hike, your guide will pick a peaceful spot for a picnic lunch before you go on or return to the lodge (this may change). For your convenience and security, wear good hiking boots, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, a hat, and gloves, and also carry insect repellent and water. Later, go back to the lodge, and relax before the delicious dinner. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or equivalent Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – or equivalent
Full Board
Travel Time: About 1 Hour Pickup Time: At 07:00 AM, After an early breakfast, at your lodge you will go on the full day tour to the spectacular Lake Mutanda where you will enjoy both adventure and cultural experiences. The day's program of today's excursion: "A Day in rural Uganda" at Lake Mutanda–Start your day with a peaceful dugout canoe ride on the calm waters of Chameleon Bay while the morning mist gives way to stunning views of the lake! Here you will be greeted by a friendly local farming family and you will get to see and feel an intimate, hands-on cultural experience. You will go into their fields to pick the fresh produce like potatoes, pumpkins, or seasonal fruits and then you will join the family in cooking a traditional Ugandan meal which will be your lunch together. Later in the day, walk through the village with a guide and visit a local school and a trading center, thus getting a rare view of everyday life in real rural Uganda. This special experience will give you a powerful bond with the earth, the people, and their unbroken traditions— a memory not to be missed for the sophisticated travelers! In the evening, you will come back to your lodge for relaxing and freshening up, and then dinner and overnight will be delightful and restful. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge – or similar Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – or similar
Full Board
Approximate duration of the flight: 2 hours Pickup time: 06:00 AM. After an early breakfast and check-out, packed lunches will be provided to you before your transfer to Kisoro Airstrip commences. When you arrive, check in for your domestic flight back to Entebbe, where you will connect with your onward journey. Late departures can have dayroom access and transfers set up upon request.
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3165 $
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