5 Days Bwindi Gorilla and Murchison Falls Safari

This 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla trekking and Murchison Falls Safari trip starts with a visit to Murchison Falls National Park. This big five wildlife tour is going to earn you a visit to the mystical Murchison Falls National Park that also has a lot to offer in terms of flora and fauna, the Wild animals that can be seen in this park include some of the big five animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, and Lions; as well as Giraffes, Antelopes, Crocodiles, Hippos and a lot more. While in Murchison Falls, you will head further through the Albertine Rift to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half of the remaining total population of the rare mountain Gorillas.

After breakfast on the first Murchison Falls Safari, you will start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park driving via Bombo Road a trip of about five hours. When you reach the park, drive directly to the Top of the falls, a pretty site for appreciating the mighty River Nile and the most powerful gush of the water through a narrow drop. Head on straight to your night’s accommodation.

On the second day of this 5-day Bwindi Gorilla trekking and Murchison Falls Safari, Set off for an early game drive on the Northern Delta Nile. Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi, and baboons are some of the animals you can spot. Head back for breakfast and then you can go aboard a boat to take on a launch cruise on the Murchison Falls Safari in about two hours.

Accommodation options for 5 days Bwindi Gorilla trekking and Murchison Falls.
Sambiya Lodge, Red Chili, Paraa Safari Lodge luxury, Pakuba safari lodge, Twiga safari lodge.

Safari Summary
Day 1: Depart Kampala to Murchison Falls.
Day 2: Game drive at Murchison Falls National Park for big five wildlife
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking
Day 5: Return to Kampala.

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Day 1: Depart Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park.

After breakfast, you will start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park driving via Bombo Road a trip of about five hours. When you reach the park, drive directly to the Top of the falls, a pretty site for appreciating the mighty River Nile and the most powerful gush of the water through a narrow drop. Head on straight to your night’s accommodation.
Accommodation options
Sambiya Lodge, Red Chili, Paraa Safari Lodge luxury, Pakuba safari lodge, Twiga safari lodge.
Meal plan
Lunch and dinner.

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Day 2: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Victoria Nile

Set off for an early game drive on the Northern Delta Nile. Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi, and baboons are some of the animals you can spot. Head back for breakfast and then you can go aboard a boat to take on a launch cruise on the Murchison Falls in about two hours. You will view schools of hippos and crocodiles and small herds of Buffalo. There is great birdlife on the papyrus banks, watch out for the shoebill stork, plus various other birds. While at the bottom of the fall, you will see how it magnificently powers down as you take pictures of the unforgettable magical views. Then back to the hotel for late lunch relaxation as you interact, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation options
Sambiya Lodge, Red Chili, Paraa Safari Lodge luxury, Pakuba safari lodge, Twiga safari lodge.
Meal plan
Lunch and dinner

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Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Very early in the morning with breakfast or with packed Breakfast, we will head to yet another exciting destination. We will transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park, home of the rare apes the mountain gorillas. Enjoy the scenic drive that it will turn out to be to Bwindi, as you will spot the great Lake Albert, the Rwenzori ranges, the Kibale forest, the beautiful Lakes George and Edward, and the various local communities you will pass through and on arrival check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options
Buhoma Community Bandas or Gorilla Resort
Meal plan
Breakfast lunch and dinner.

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Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Rise as early as possible to grab your trekking gear and breakfast not forgetting your packed lunch plus drinking water, head on for the briefing that takes place at 8:00 am, ready to trek the gorillas in the thick impenetrable forest of Bwindi you will be allocated a family to track and on finding them during the search You get to spend an hour with the gorillas. Depending on how you feel after the trek and how much time is left you could engage in another activity it could be a nature walk to the Batwa community thereafter head back to the lodging to freshen up dinner and then a nights rest.
Accommodation options
Buhoma Community Bandas or Gorilla Resort
Meal plan
Breakfast lunch and dinner.

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Day 5: Return to Kampala

A delicious breakfast treat will be available for you to have when you awake pack your bags and head to the car to hit the journey back to Kampala. Thus the end of the safari.
End of Tour

End of Safar

Includes
All transportation as scheduled
All park entrance fee, crater service, and concession fee
Meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated above
Four-wheel transportation in a Safari customized Van
English speaking driver-guide
Complimentary bottled water
All activities as per the above proposal
Batwa Community walk.

Excludes
Uganda visas
Gorilla Trekking Permit of $700 per person per trek
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
Any items of personal nature
International vaccinations
Insurance.

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