8 DAYS Gorilla, Chimps and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest ∙ Queen Elizabeth National Park ∙ Lake Mburu
Highlights: 8 day safari to trek and watch Gorillas in Bwindi, staying at Lake Mburu and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day One
Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day Two
After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB..
Day Three
GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day Four
After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day Five
Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
Day Six
Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Ndali Lodge and Kibale forest. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
Day Seven
Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the lodge or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight and dinner at Ndali Lodge.
Day Eight
Day Eight - After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala and take your evening flight.
INCLUDED
■ All internal air transfers and services of local guides as per the itinerary.
■ All national park entry fees.
ACCOMMODATION SELECTION
■ 1 Night at Mantana Tented Camp – full board.
■ 2 Nights at Gorilla Forest Camp – full board.
■ 2 Nights at Mweya Safari Lodge – full board.
■ 2 Nights at Ndali Lodge – full board.
Holiday Bazaar reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard, subject to availability.
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