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6 Days Uganda Big Game and Gorilla Trekking | Toturk Safaris
Embark on a six-day journey through some of Uganda’s most iconic destinations, including Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park. This safari offers a perfect blend of savannah wildlife, tranquil lakes, and deep-forest primate encounters, including the rare opportunity to trek and observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Enjoy thrilling game drives, scenic boat rides, and a unique walking safari in Lake Mburo, creating an unforgettable journey through Uganda’s remarkable landscapes and wildlife.
Safari Highlights
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Game Drives
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Boat Cruises
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Gorilla Trekking
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Walking safari
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Equator Experience
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Island exploration on Boat safari
Destination
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Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Day 2: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
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Day 3: Ishasha Sector Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi
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Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Bunyonyi
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Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo
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Day 6: Walking safari and Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Uganda and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
ENTEBBE/KAMPALA - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from Entebbe or Kampala, driving through Uganda’s scenic countryside. Enjoy a lunch stop in Mbarara and take memorable photos at the Equator line before continuing toward Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Arrive in the afternoon and, after settling in, head out for an evening game drive to explore the park and spot wildlife as the animals become more active toward sunset. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
INCLUDED: Airport transfer, lunch, dinner, and accommodation.
Accommodation: Engiri Game lodge
Day 2
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Start the day with a sunrise game drive, where lions, elephants, buffalo, and kobs roam freely across the savannah. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and diverse savannah park, located in the western part of the country. Return to the lodge some relaxation time before enjoying lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel is famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography from the water.
INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation.
Accommodation:Engiri Game lodge
Day 3
Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi
QUEEN ELIZABETH N.P - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, depart for the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, known for its unique population of tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive in this remote and less crowded area of the park. Later, proceed through the rolling hills of Kigezi to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check in to your lodge and relax in the cool mountain air. Dinner and overnight stay in Bwindi.
INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK - LAKE BUNYONYI
Have an early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by UWA rangers. After hike through the thick forest in search of a mountain gorilla family, a trek that may last several hours depending on their location. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
After trekking, drive to Lake bunyonyi for relaxation.
Highlight
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. These gentle giants share about 98.3% of their DNA with humans, making them our closest living relatives after chimpanzees.
INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation.
Accommodation: Arcadia Bunyonyi
Day 5
Boat Cruise and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
LAKE BUNYONYI AND LAKE MBURO
After breakfast, depart for the tranquil shores of Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa,” surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with scenic islands. Embark on a boat ride to explore some of the lake’s iconic islands, including Punishment Island, while enjoying excellent birdwatching opportunities. Return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, continue to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park, yet rich in wildlife. Upon arrival, explore the park’s scenic landscapes and look out for zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and other wildlife before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation.
Accommodation: Arcadia Bunyonyi
Day 6
Waking safari and Return to Kampala/Entebbe.
DEPARTURE
Start the morning with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, one of the few places in Uganda where visitors can explore the savannah on foot with an experienced ranger. This unique experience offers a closer connection with nature and opportunities to encounter wildlife such as zebras, impalas, and antelopes. After the walk, start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe with a lunch enroute.
INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch and airport transfer.
Rates and Inclusions
Rates are based on the time of year, number of participants, Vehucle type and inclusions.
All Toturk Safaris can be customized by speaking to one of our travel consultants. To get a free quote for this safari, please shoot us an email.
What's Included
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Transfer between airport & accommodations on day of arrival & departure
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Transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle & fuel for tour
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Professional English-speaking driver/guide
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Accommodations as noted in the itinerary
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Meals as noted in the itinerary
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Drinking water in the safari vehicle
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Park entry fees, activities, and excursions as noted in the itinerary
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VAT where applicable
What's Excluded
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International and local airfare
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Personal (medical/travel) insurance
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Uganda Entry Visa
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Meals, snacks, and drinks not noted in the itinerary
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Optional activities
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Items of a personal nature
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Laundry services
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Tips and gratuities.
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Additional accommodation before and after the safari
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Alcohol and premium beverages
Notes
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PP stands for per person.
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All meals mean breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Rates are all year round.
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If the mentioned hotels are all fully booked, an alternative in the same range will be given.
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Accommodations mentioned are all midrange but can be changed to suit your needs.
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Minimum age for chimpanze tracking is 12yrs, the rest of the activities have no age limitations