6 Days best of Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari

6 Days best of Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari

Leone tours and travel presents this 6 Days Best of Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari. It offers a captivating journey through some of the country’s most iconic destinations, blending thrilling wildlife encounters with immersive cultural experiences. From the misty mountains of Bwindi impenetrable Forest, where you come face to face with endangered mountain gorillas, to the sweeping plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where lions roam and hippos bask in the sun, each day is filled with unforgettable moments and awe-inspiring landscapes.

The trip starts from Entebbe of Kampala and takes you to the scenic land scapes of Uganda to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park also known as a world heritage site in Uganda. It is where you will encounter the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. You will spend an hour with these amazing and largest primates in the world and feel that is is an experience of a lifetime.

Queen Elizabeth national park is another hidden gem of Uganda also known as the most diverse national park in Eat Africa. You will experience wildlife during game drives and on the boat cruise trip at Kazinga channel known as the best destination to spot hippos in their largest numbers.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to your hotel

As you reach toward Entebbe International Airport, you catch your first glimpses of the lush Ugandan landscape below. Upon arrival, you’re greeted by the warm tropical air and the friendly faces of your local guide. Leone tours and travel guide will brief you about the trip and then transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Morning transfer from Kampala to Bwindi

Rising with the sun, you embark on the first leg of your journey toward the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Along the way, you pause for a delicious lunch, savouring the flavours of local cuisine. You will have a stop over at the most famous Uganda equator a point where the equator crosses Uganda. Arriving in Bwindi, you’re struck by the sheer majesty of the forest-clad mountains rising in the distance. Settling into your lodge nestled amidst the lush vegetation, you can’t help but feel a sense of awe at the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for, the chance to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. After breakfast, you gather with your fellow adventurers for a briefing from your guides. The trek is both exhilarating and challenging, but the moment you lay eyes on a family of gorillas peacefully going about their daily lives, all fatigue melts away. For one magical hour, you’re immersed in their world, observing their behaviours and marvelling at their sheer strength and grace.

After lunch, head for a cultural experience where you will visit the Batwa community. Learn more as you get entertained by the traditional dances, taste local meals, witness local firemaking and more. You will then return to your lodge and overnight.

Day 4: Drive from Bwindi National park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you embark on the next leg of your journey, bound for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through diverse landscapes, from mist-shrouded mountains to vast savannah plains. Along the way, you pass through bustling towns and encounter friendly locals going about their daily routines.