5-Day Gorilla Tracking and Lake Mburo Wildlife Tour in Uganda

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Track rare endangered gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• 02 Enjoy nature forest walks and birdwatching in southwest Uganda
• 03 Stay at Buhoma Gorilla Camp near Bwindi's impenetrable forest
• 04 Spot exotic wildlife in Lake Mburo, including impalas, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi, and reedbuck

Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwest Uganda, home to the rare endangered Great Apes. The park hosts more than 10 gorilla communities, and gorilla tracking is the main activity here. You will also enjoy nature forest walks and birdwatching in this remarkable setting. The journey continues to Lake Mburo, where you can spot exotic wildlife such as impalas, elands, buffalos, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi, and reedbuck.

Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwest Uganda, home to the rare endangered Great Apes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to Kampala

• We will pick you up on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and then drive to Forest Cottages in Kampala.

2

Day 02

Drive to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• We drive from Kampala through Mbarara to reach Buhoma in Bwindi's impenetrable forest, with an overnight stay at Buhoma Gorilla Camp.

3

Day 03

Gorilla Tracking in Buhoma

• We begin gorilla tracking today. The park hosts more than 10 communities of gorillas, and tracking is the main activity in the region. Please note that gorilla tracking depends on where rangers have recently sighted the gorilla giants of the jungle. You will spend the night at Buhoma Gorilla Camp.

4

Day 04

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

• We will drive from Buhoma to Mbarara. It will take approximately 4 hours to reach Lake Mburo National Park, where you will have an overnight stay at The Lions Camp. Get a chance to spot the exotic wildlife of the region, including impalas, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi, and reedbuck.

5

Day 05

Return to Entebbe for Departure

• We will drive from Lake Mburo to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. The tour ends here.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel accommodation on tour days
• Meals
• Park entry fees
• Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
• Gorilla tracking permits
• Local Ugandan guides
• Porters
• Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Driver services
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Government taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Return air ticket
• Personal health insurance
• Visa fees
• Phone calls
• Tips
• Hot beverages

What to bring

• Warm clothes
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Waterproof gear
• Hiking boots
• Rubber boots
• Walking sticks
• Others, as may be deemed necessary.

Know before you go

• Let your personal insurance company know about your trip program.
• Have a valid passport.
• Get online visa clearance.
• Have a personal health status checkup.
• Pay a 50% deposit to confirm your trip.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Entebbe Airport, Uganda

Tour start

Kampala Road, Entebbe, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.