8 Day Mburo, Gorilla, Bunyonyi, Queen
This 8 Day Mburo, Gorilla, Bunyonyi, Queen Safari experience starts from Lake Mburo National Park containing an extensive area of wetland that harbors several species of mammals including zebras, impalas, elands, topi and buffaloes, and water animals and birds. The Safari then proceeds to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla trekking and cultural experience with the Batwa forest people. This Safari is crowned with a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and boat cruises.
8 Day Mburo, Gorilla, Bunyonyi, Queen Safari Highlights
- Equator experience
- Game viewing in Lake Mburo National Park
- Mountain Gorilla tracking
- Bird watching in Bwindi
- Batwa cultural trail
- Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
8 Day Mburo, Gorilla, Bunyonyi, Queen Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kampala
You will be met at the airport by our safari guide who will transfer you to the hotel reserved for you in Kampala. Dinner and overnight will be at this hotel.
- Accommodation: Anderita Beach Hotel, Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe, Gately Inn Entebbe
Day 2: Travel to Lake Mburo National Park and Boat ride
You will set off after breakfast for the Lake Mburo National Park in the western part of the country. You will have a stopover at the Mpigi Drum Makers village to see how the Royal drums are made using traditional methods that have been handed down over generations.
Another stopover will be at the Equator for photos at this international landmark where you will also watch the mesmerizing water experiments conducted at the spot where the two hemispheres divide.
You will continue the drive through the rolling hills and plains dotted with community homesteads and herds of the long-horned Ankole cattle to Lake Mburo National Park. You will arrive in time for an afternoon boat ride and later retire for dinner and overnight at your booked lodge.
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge/ Mantana Lake Mburo Camp/ Arcadia Cottages
- Moderate: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge/ Rakobo Rock
- Budget: Eagles Nest Camp
- Meal Plan: Dinner.
Day 3: Game drive in Mburo and transfer to Bwindi
You will wake up early and set off for a morning game drive to enjoy the rich biodiversity of this small park that boasts of the large herds of zebra, impala, gigantic eland, topis, and a variety of bird species. You will return to the lodge for a late breakfast and hit the road again to Bwindi Forest National Park, arriving in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge of your booking.
- Lower Budget: Buhoma community Rest camp / Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp / Travellers Rest Hotel Kisolo / Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Moderate: Gorilla Resort Bwindi /Gorilla Safari Lodge / Silver Back Lodge / Lake Kitandara Camp / Chameleon Hill Lodge / Lake Mutanda Resort.
- Upmarket: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Rushanga Gorilla Safari Lodge.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours.
The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda.
It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge of booking.
- Luxury Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge: Katara Lodge/ Jacana Lodge
- Mid-range moderate: Bush Lodge (in rooms) / Simba Safari Camp in rooms/ Buffalo Safari Resort/ Enganzi Lodge/ Ihamba Safari Lodge
- Budget facility: Kazinga Channel View Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp in tents/ Bush Lodge in tents
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Canoe ride/hike to the viewpoint and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bunyonyi means “place of little birds” and as the name suggests, there is plenty of birdlife around the lake. The landscape around the lake is made up of terraced hills protruding from the water’s edge. You will choose either to go for a canoe ride, swim on the lake, or hike to the viewpoint on the hills to see the exceedingly beautiful scenery of this part of the country. In the afternoon you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Luxury Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge: Katara Lodge/ Jacana Lodge
- Mid-range moderate: Bush Lodge (in rooms) / Simba Safari Camp in rooms/ Buffalo Safari Resort/ Enganzi Lodge/ Ihamba Safari Lodge
- Budget facility: Kazinga Channel View Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp in tents/ Bush Lodge in tents
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 6: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your morning breakfast, you will have an early morning Game drive where you will see the lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, topi, and bushbuck among others. You will return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon go for a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
This is a 42km channel that joins Lake Edward and Lake George. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and offers an excellent opportunity for photography, bird watching, and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful, with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight will be spent at your reserved lodge.
- Luxury Lodge: Mweya Safari Lodge: Katara Lodge/ Jacana Lodge
- Mid-range moderate: Bush Lodge (in rooms) / Simba Safari Camp in rooms/ Buffalo Safari Resort/ Enganzi Lodge/ Ihamba Safari Lodge
- Budget facility: Kazinga Channel View Lodge/ Simba Safari Camp in tents/ Bush Lodge in tents
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 7: Travel to Kampala
You will have breakfast and drive to Kampala arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel of your booking.
- Accommodation: Anderita Beach Hotel, Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe, Gately Inn Entebbe
Day 8: Departure
You will have breakfast and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
NB: Price on request; please send an email to: richarasafaris@gmail.com
This 8 Day Mburo, Gorilla, Bunyonyi, Queen safari package includes;
- Transportation in a land cruiser/super custom with pop up roof
- Gorilla permit (a US$700 value)
- All fuel for the trip.
- Boat cruise
- Game drive
- Driver/guide.
- Guide ranger fees.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
- All activities are described in the itinerary.
- Park fee is according to the program.
- Meals are according to the program.
However, the 8 Day Mburo, Gorilla, Bunyonyi, Queen safari package excludes: Personal Expenses like:, tobacco, telephone, drinks, laundry, porter fee, personal insurance, Visa , and tips to guides