Wild Terrain Africa – 4-Day Uganda Safari: Lake Mburo, Bwindi Forest, and Lake Bunyonyi
Day 1: Entebbe Airport – Kampala City – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Afternoon Boat Cruise – Night Game Drive
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport or after breakfast at your hotel, you’ll meet your driver guide to be briefed about your exciting 4-day Uganda safari, which includes mountain gorilla trekking. You’ll then begin your journey to Lake Mburo National Park in western Uganda. Despite being one of Uganda’s smallest savannah national parks, Lake Mburo is rich in wildlife, with 68 mammal species such as Zebra, Eland, Impalas, Cape Buffaloes, Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Jackals, Hippopotamuses, and Warthogs, among others. The park is also home to over 350 bird species, including the rare shoebill stork. On your way to Lake Mburo National Park, you’ll make a stop at Kayabwe Equator landmark to witness an intriguing water experiment, take memorable photos, taste local coffee, and then continue your drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Here, you’ll check in at your lodge to relax, have lunch, and embark on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Mburo. During the cruise, you’ll encounter numerous bird species, hippos, crocodiles, and other mammals as they come to drink and swim. After your boat trip, return to your lodge for relaxation and later, an adventurous night game drive to search for elusive mammals rarely seen during the daytime, such as Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Porcupines, White-tailed Mongooses, Honey Badgers, Serval Cats, Side-striped Jackals, Bush Pigs, Civets, Black Galagos, and various bird species. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
– Luxury: Mihingo Safari Lodge
– Mid-range and Budget: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park – Horseback Riding – Mid-Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After a delightful breakfast, with all your belongings packed, embark on an early morning horseback riding adventure in the park. Horseback riding in the wilderness is a unique experience offered exclusively in Lake Mburo National Park. It provides an exceptional wildlife encounter, allowing you to get closer to animals such as Zebras and the elusive Elands, who feel more comfortable without the presence of vehicles. After horseback riding, take a short break to relax and then go on a game drive, specifically searching for Rothschild Giraffes and other mammals you might have missed during horseback riding and the night game drive. Later, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas. En route, you’ll stop in Mbarara city for lunch and refreshments. Proceed to check in at your reserved lodge in Bwindi. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
– Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
– Mid-range: Silverback Lodge / Bakiga Safari Lodge
– Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Broadbill Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Wake up to a hearty breakfast and meet your driver at the reception. Drive to the park information center for a briefing on the guidelines and rules for mountain gorilla trekking. Meeting mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a breathtaking wildlife experience in Africa. The duration of the trek can vary from 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on the gorilla family’s location. When you encounter the mountain gorillas, you’ll spend a maximum of one hour with them, capturing photos and asking questions. After the trek, return to the starting point to receive your trekking certificate, have lunch, and then drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Spend the evening relaxing while canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi and enjoying birdwatching. Lake Bunyonyi is surrounded by green-terraced hills and 29 islands, offering a magnificent view.
Accommodation options:
– Luxury: Birdnest Resort
– Mid-range: Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi
– Budget: Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Meal Plan:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi – Morning Boat Ride – Return to Kampala / Entebbe International Airport
On this day, after your morning breakfast, check out from the lodge and embark on a morning boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi to visit some of the interesting islands with unique stories, such as Akampene Island, known for the Kiga people’s practice of isolating pregnant girls before marriage as a form of punishment and a lesson to others. After the boat ride, begin your journey back to Entebbe International Airport or Kampala. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Equator for lunch, souvenir shopping, and then continue your drive to your hotel in Kampala city or Entebbe International Airport to catch your return flight, concluding your unforgettable wildlife adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
The package includes:
– Transportation for 4 days in a 4×4, air-conditioned safari vehicle (Safari Land Cruiser/Safari Van)
– Fuel for 4 days
– English-speaking driver guide for 4 days
– Return airport transfers
– Bottled mineral water
– All park entrance fees
– Accommodation for 3 nights
– Gorilla trekking permit per person
– Full board meal plan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
– Boat cruise trip on Lake Mburo
– Night game drive
– Evening game drive
– Horseback riding
– Mountain gorilla trekking
– Boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi
– Visit to Equator landmark
– All Taxes/VAT
The package excludes:
– Domestic and international flights
– Entry visa
– Travel insurance
– Tips
– Alcoholic and soft drinks
– Souvenirs and gifts
– Laundry and telephone services
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