5-Day Uganda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys - Flying Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: You'll enjoy beautiful Uganda from above as you fly to Kisoro as your next destination. The 1-hour flight from Entebbe airport/Kajjansi Airstrip will
Day by Day
Itinerary
Shoebill Tracking - Mabamba Wetland Sanctuary
Day 1Shoebill Tracking - Mabamba Wetland Sanctuary Shoebill Tracking - Mabamba Wetland Sanctuary You'll enjoy an early, sumptuous breakfast before departing for the one-of-a-kind shoebill stork experience in the Mabamba Wetland Sanctuary. The excursion lasts approximately 2 to 4 hours and begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Victoria toward the swamp. Upon arrival at Mabamba, you’ll transfer into traditional local dugout canoes, expertly guided through the marsh channels as you search for the elusive shoebill, often referred to as a living dinosaur. You'll spend ample time observing and photographing this rare and fascinating bird in its natural habitat. After the experience, you will return to your hotel for lunch and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Mabamba Swamp Best Time To Go August to September and December to February (Best for spotting shoebill) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly to Kisoro
Day 2Fly to Kisoro Fly to Kisoro Kisoro is one of Uganda’s most magical regions, nestled amidst misty hills and lush forests. After an early morning wake-up, you'll catch your domestic flight to Kisoro. Upon arrival, our professional safari guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your luxurious lodge. With the day still young, you may choose to relax and take in the serene forest surroundings, or enjoy optional activities such as a guided community walk. Breathe in the cool, fresh air filled with birdsong and keep an eye out for forest primates like the L’Hoest’s monkey and the black-and-white colobus monkey. Rest well as you prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience that awaits you the next day. Main Destination: Kisoro (Town) Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda +48 Photos +47 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll wake up early and prepare for this unforgettable adventure, ensuring you have everything you need, including rain gear, cameras, fully charged phones, and your packed lunch. The trek takes almost 2 to 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family you're tracking. Bwindi is not only home to mountain gorillas, but it also shelters a wealth of biodiversity, including Albertine Rift endemics such as the three-horned chameleon, rare birds, antelopes, and forest elephants can be seen. Once you find the gorillas, you’ll be allowed to spend a magical 1hour observing and photographing these magnificent great apes in their natural habitat. Afterward, you’ll trek back to your starting point, filled with memories that will last a lifetime. Later, after relaxation, you'll walk through the Batwa trail, listen to their stories, and dance to their tunes. You'll learn how they survived while in the forest before being evicted for gorilla conversations. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Sho
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 4Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park You'll wake up early morning, have breakfast. You'll go for a golden monkey trek in Mgahinga National Park. The same jungle attire is required, enough drinking water, snacks, and good hiking shoes. You will have a briefing by the ranger guide and later proceed to the jungle. It takes about 2-4 hours or sometimes more, depending on where they are located, and a 1-hour viewing. After the experience, you'll relax at the lodge. You will also have the option of visiting the community for great history and interaction. Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone BuffaloOccasional ElephantRare LeopardRare White RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Ikoro Hotel Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly back to Entebbe
Day 5Fly back to Entebbe Fly back to Entebbe You'll wake up lazily and have your bags ready. Your driver-guide drops you at the airstrip for your next domestic flight. Before going to the airport, you can refresh at the guest house as advised by our experts, or depending on your choice. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Wild Compass Africa, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is ful
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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