5 Days Uganda Lake Mburo, Queen, and Bwindi Safaris
The 5 Days Uganda Lake Mburo, Queen and Bwindi Safaris is an exceptional safari tour package that takes you through the most visited Uganda national parks to encounter the world’s rare primates the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, rare tree-climbing lions/game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and wildlife viewing in Lake Mburo National Park.
This trip takes you to the Southwestern region of Uganda starting with a visit to Lake Mburo National Park, followed by a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park the second oldest and largest Uganda game park famously known as the most visited safari destination in Uganda Game adventure. Because it harbors over 95 mammals and more than 612 species of birds thus making it a birding hoven. Then, you will end the trip by visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home that harbors with half the remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas and they are distributed into four gorilla sectors that are Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo where gorilla trekking takes place.
Note; One to engage in gorilla trekking activity will have to pay USD800 per person per day respectively.
The trip starts and ends in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.
Safari Highlight of 5 Days Uganda Mburo, Queen & Bwindi National Park
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Lake Mburo – Afternoon Boat cruise
Day 2: Morning Game drive and transfer to Queen
Day 3: Morning Game drive and transfer to Bwindi
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking
Day5: Departure back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Lake Mburo ‘’4 to 5hrs’’
Pick up and Transfer: Depending on your location in Kampala or Entebbe, you will be picked up by our driver guide and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. You’ll have a short stopover at the equator enjoy memorable photo shoot, and experience water expenditure around the equator. Then, continue the drive to the park. Arrive at the park, have lunch, and later head for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo. You will be able to adventure a variety of wildlife and water bird species along the banks of Lake Mburo. Later on, go for evening game drive where you expect to explore nocturnal animals such as leopards, bush pigs, hyenas, white-tailed mongoose, side–stripped jackals, aardvarks, black galago, honey, badgers, porcupines, genet among others and other species to see include; beautiful zebra and variety of antelopes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option;
Arcadia Lodge – Budget accommodation
Eagle’s Nest – Mid-range accommodation
Mihingo Lodge – Luxury accommodation
Mean plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Queen
Morning Game Drive: You will wake up early around 5:30 am, freshen up as you get ready for the game drive, and check out of the lodge with a packed breakfast. You will drive to the park for a game drive with a great chance to adventure the missed-out animals while on your evening game drive. Early morning game drive offers the best chance to catch up with the early morning risers before they return back to their hideout like hyenas, leopards, lions, and other species.
Transfer to Queen: Then after, you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive early afternoon, check into your booked safari lodge have lunch. After lunch, head for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel for an amazing view of different aquatic birds, hippos, Nile crocodiles, Savanah elephants, and other animals that can be viewed along shores quenching water for their thirst.
After boat cruise, drive to an adventure game drive in Kasenyi plain with a great chance of seeing a large of number of wild game as they come from their hiding places in the cool of the sun’s rays. Have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options;
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge – Budget
Elephant Hab Lodge – Mid-range
Elephant Plains – Luxury
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Morning Game drive and Transfer to Bwindi
Morning Game Drive; Have an early morning aroma coffee with delicious snacks, check out of the lodge, and then meet up with your drive guide to drive you for a morning game drive in the Ishasha sector where you expect to view the rarely tree climbing lions and other animal species. Then transfer to Bwindi National Park via Ishasha sector and continue a drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which takes about 3 to 4 hours’ drive. Arrive, and check into the lodge. Have dinner and have an overnight stay.
Accommodation Option;
Buhoma Community Camp – Budget
Buhoma Haven Lodge – Mid-range
Buhoma Lodge – Luxury
Day4; Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Trekking: After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver guide with your packed lunch to transfer to the park headquarters for the briefing about the rules of the gorilla trekking experience.
After briefing, meet up with the park ranger guide to find the assigned gorilla group. Trekking experience can take about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on their movements in the forest. During trekking expect to see other small primates like chimpanzees, black and white monkeys, and various bird species as you listen to sweet melodies of birds.
Once gorillas are seen you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. During that one hour, you will be able to learn more about their lifestyles, behaviors, and feeding, and enjoy unforgettable photography as well as video capturing. After a breathtaking experience with the gorillas, you will trek back to the park headquarters to receive your awarded certificate that shows that you participated in Gorilla Trekking. Then, meet up with your professional driver guide and drive back to the lodge for evening relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Depart back to Kampala
Departure: After a relaxing breakfast and after check out of the lodge and go meet up with your driver guide to transfer back to Kampala. Along the way, you will be amazed at the beautiful countryside and terraced farmlands. Arriving in Kampala your driver guide will drop you off at your hotel or any advice place.
End of the 5 Days Uganda Lake Mburo, Queen, and Bwindi Safaris
Tour Includes;
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Full board accommodation
- 4×4 WD Safari Van/Safari Land Cruiser
- Park entrance fees
- Pick up and drop off
- Bottled water on safari
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Chimpanzee permits
Tour Excludes;
- Airport ticket and visas
- Person expenses like crafts, drinks, tips, laundry service
- Extra meals and drinks
