Tour Overview
Pick up by your guide from Kampala after your breakfast and immediately set off to the Southwestern part of Uganda-Bwindi Forest. It will be a great journey with a lot of sightings such as the rolling terraced hills, together with a few stopovers at the equator to take photos and another in Mbarara to have lunch as you proceed to Bwindi. This 5 Days Gorilla Tour in Uganda package takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable forest for an amazing time observing wild mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda along the edge of the great Albertine rift. Bwindi forest is thought to be a remnant of a vast forest that once covered most of Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Leave Kampala for Bwindi national park
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Pick up by your guide from Kampala after your breakfast and immediately set off to the Southwestern part of Uganda-Bwindi Forest.
It will be a great journey with a lot of sightings such as the rolling terraced hills, together with a few stopovers at the equator to take photos and another in Mbarara to have lunch as you proceed to Bwindi. You will arrive in the evening and rest at the hotel with dinner. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Mountain gorilla tracking-Bwindi
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast that early morning, move to the headquarters of the park for briefing with your packed lunch. After, enter the forest for gorilla trekking guided by the Park rangers.
You are allowed to spend only one hour with the gorillas though trekking as a whole might take 2 to 8 hours.
Later in the evening take a walk in the Batwa community for some cultural encounters from the Batwa people like the traditional dances among others.
Accommodation Options; Buhoma lodge/Chameleon hill/Silverback Lodge(Upmarket), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Moderate) Meal Plan; Half Board
Day 3 : Bwindi Forest-Lake Bunyonyi.
Location: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this morning after a tasty breakfast, say goodbye to Gorilla sanctuary as you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi also termed as a great destination for birders due to the various numbers of birds that are available, apart from that it has eye-catching sceneries including the waters, hills, forests, islands among others.
Upon arrival you could opt to go for a canoe along the lake or just go for a nature walk around the area. In the evening retire at the lodge and have dinner.
Accommodation Options; Arcadia Cottages/Bird Nest/Bunyonyi Overland Camp. Meal Plan;Half Board
Day 4 : Lake Bunyonyi -Lake Mburo.
Location: Lake Mburo
Accommodation: Lodge
After breakfast, carry on with the journey to Lake Mburo national Park, where by your eyes will be caught up by the large numbers of impalas (mainly concentrated in this park), zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, among others.
Along the way your eyes will be fed again with the stunning landscapes of the kigezi highlands.
You will have lunch along the way, when you arrive at the park you will have a game drive through the park as you will have a chance to see most animals. Later have dinner and Overnight.
Day 5 : Return back to Kampala
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast; go on a boat cruise along the lake where you will see more wildlife like hippos, Crocodiles, buffaloes as well as many birds and you will also see other smaller lakes like Bwa and Kazuma.
In the afternoon drive back to Kampala after an amazing time in the wild. End of Safari.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
usd
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
MEDIUM
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
YES
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
We advise our travellers to get vaccinated
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
YES,
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Are travellers safe while on this tour?
Uganda is not at war with anyone.Our travellers are very much safe.
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Company Instant Book
YES
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
YES
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
YES
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Our hotels range from midrange to luxury
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We advise travellers not to carry very heavy luggages
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
YES
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What is the maximum group size?
20 PAX
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
A year
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations
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Am I safe in Uganda ?
Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your payment receipt
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Verdoro Safaris allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Verdoro Safaris allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform verdoro safaris, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Verdoro Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Wildlife Safaris
5 Days Starting in entebbe and ending in Lake Mburo, Uganda
Visiting: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
010
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Age range:
15-75
Special diets catered:
Kosher, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
