6 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Murchison falls Wildlife Safari
6 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Murchison falls Wildlife Safari
6 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Murchison falls Wildlife Safari : This 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari will take you to Murchison falls national park which is the largest national park that harbors a wide range of animals including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, lions, Jacksons hartebeest, hippos, Nile crocodiles, waterbucks, warthogs among others which will be viewed during the game drive and boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. The 6 days Bwindi gorilla and Murchison falls wildlife safari will also take you to Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will get a chance to spend time with the endangered gorillas in their environment.
Highlights of the 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale national park
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 6: Departure to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Murchison falls national park, upon arrival at Entebbe airport on the first day of the the safari you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Murchison falls national park. The journey takes about 5 to 6 hours drive and on the way you will enjoy great views of the landscape, countryside, beautiful scenery and a stopover in Masindi town for lunch. After lunch you will proceed to Murchison falls national park and upon arrival you will drive directly to the top of the falls where you will enjoy spectacular views of the waterfall, birds among others. After the top of the falls tour you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Morning game drive, after an early breakfast on the second day of the safari your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to go for a morning game drive in the park where you will be rewarded with great views of wild animals including buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Oribi, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, Jacksons hartebeest, giraffes among others which will be grazing in the open plains, predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, different bird species among others. After the game drive you will return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon boat cruise, after lunch you will go for an interesting boat cruise to the bottom of the falls where you will be able to spot large herds of hippos in water, Nile crocodiles basking on the banks, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs drinking water along the shores, view water birds like hornbills, cormorants, kingfishers, fish eagles, bee- eaters among others. After the boat ride you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale national park
After breakfast on the third day of the 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Kibale national park. On the way you will have en-route lunch and enjoy stunning views of the beautiful scenery, Rwenzori mountain ranges, Lake George, crater lakes, tea plantations among others. Upon arrival in Kibale national park you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
After breakfast on the fourth day of the 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park which is known for harboring half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. On the way you will have en-route lunch in Kabale district and then continue the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Upon arrival you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking, after an early breakfast on the fifth day of the 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari you will carry packed lunch and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing you will be divided in groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the mountain gorillas and trails in the jungle. Trekking of mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food.
During trekking you will be able to view other primates like l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, forest birds, different plant species among others. Once the gorillas are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat where you will have an opportunity to watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, observe their behaviors, take photos and record the breathtaking moments. After the gorilla trekking experience you will return back to the lodge or go for an optional community tour to interact with the local people. After the community tour you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Departure to Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kampala. On the way you will have en-route lunch at Igongo cultural centre and then proceed with another stopover at the Equator to take photos and buy souvenirs. From the Equator you will continue to Kampala arriving in the evening and upon arrival you will be dropped off at Entebbe international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of advise.
End of 6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari
6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise fee
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Pick up and drop off
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
6 days Bwindi gorillas and Murchison falls wildlife safari excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.
