This 6 Days Safari Holidays will unveil lasting memories of your time in Uganda. You will encounter the Big 5 mammal species, a variety of wildlife and also the Magnificent Mountain Gorillas in their Natural Habitat.
Day 1: Pick up from the Hotel – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park – Stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Drive to Top of falls
This day 1 of the 6 Days Safari Holidays, you will be picked up by our professional driver guide from Vibrant Holiday Safaris who will then brief you about the safari. Thereafter, he will transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park. You will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to Uganda’s last remaining white Rhino and it’s the only place where tourists can spot white Rhinos. Lunch will be at served at a restaurant in the sanctuary or in Masindi town. Thereafter, you will proceed to the park and drive to the top of the Murchison falls for beautiful views of the falls and photography. You will continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Hornbill Bush Lodge (Standard)
Day 2: Morning Game drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise
Wake up early for your breakfast, thereafter, head out for a game drive which will give you sights of the early risers at the northern section of the park and also a variety of birds to spot. The morning hours are excellent for game drives because the sun is not yet too hot and animals are usually more active around this time. This is also the time to spot predators going back into their dens. Expect to see water bucks, giraffes, warthogs, leopards, lions, hyenas, hartebeests, elephants and buffaloes among others. Thereafter, you will return to your lodge for lunch as you await an afternoon boat cruise.
During the cruise, you will see a number of aquatic life like giant crocodiles, hippos and several water birds. On reaching the bottom of falls, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Murchison falls as it squeezes itself out through a narrow 8m gorge. Return later to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Hornbill Bush Lodge (Budget)
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Evening Game drive
Today after a delicious breakfast, you will check out and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This drive will take approximately 6 to 8 hours drive including a lunch stopover. You will arrive into the park for an evening game drive as you proceed to your Lodge.
Dinner and Overnight at Pumba Safari Cottages (Standard)
Day 4: Morning Game drive in Ishasha Sector for Tree climbing lions – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Wake up at leisure and enjoy breakfast before checking out of your room. You will drive to Ishasha sector for an enroute game drive as you search for the Tree Climbing lions and other wildlife like buffaloes, elephants, Uganda Kobs, leopards and many others. Proceed with the drive to Bwindi with an enroute lunch stopover. On arrival at Bwindi, check into your lodge for dinner and relaxation as you prepare for the next day’s activities.
Dinner and Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp (Standard)
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Relaxation at Leisure
Your Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience starts early morning with a transfer to the briefing point. Here, the Uganda wildlife authority rangers will welcome you and brief you about the Do’s and the Don’ts when you are with the Gorillas. You will then be allocated a gorilla family to trek after which you will start the walk into the forest. Depending on location of your gorilla family, you might need to drive to the trail head of the allocated gorilla family.
We advise you to hire a porter to carry your back-pack because sometimes the gorillas could be located a distance from the start of your trek, they can also help push or pull you along the steep slippery paths in the forest. On finding the gorillas, you will spend a full 1 hour in their presence as you learn how they go about their day-to-day activities, try to relate with them so that they get used to human presence and also take as many pictures as possible to help tell the story. Return back later to your lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing and acclimatizing to the environment.
Dinner and Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp (Standard)
Day 6: Transfer Back to Entebbe or Kampala – Stopover at the Equator
On this final day of the 6 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari, you will enjoy a heart-warming breakfast as you enjoy the tranquillity of the lodge. Then, check out and start the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. You will stopover for lunch in Mbarara and at the Equator for picture moments and also if you wish to buy some souvenirs. Thank you for specifically choosing Vibrant Holiday Safaris on this amazing 6 Days Safari Holidays, we hope to see you again.
The Package Price Includes:
- Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
- Private transport for 6 days in a well-modified safari Van (4WD, air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
- Fuel for 6 days
- English safari driver guide for 6 days
- Standard accommodation for 5 nights on full board
- All park entrance fees, activities and all applicable government taxes
- 1 Mountain gorilla trekking permit per person in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
- A visit to the Equator land mark
- Drinking Water
The Package Price Excludes:
- International and domestic flights
- Accommodation before and after the Safari
- Country entry visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
- Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
- Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)