This is an exceptional Uganda safari tour offered with a combination of gorilla trekking safari and wild game drive at Lake Mburo National Park. This safari gives you a chance to come and see the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park combined with Lake Mburo National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable is a world heritage site, one of the most biological diverse areas on earth and its unique precious flora sustains roughly half of the world population of mountain gorillas. Bwindi is the only forest in Africa which has two apes living together.
Lake Mburo is a compact beautiful gem located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s Savannah national parks. The park en-route the Albertine rift and offering a great way to view the Defassa, Oribi, Impalas, Buffalo, Elands, Topi and 1 the largest herd of Zebras in the country, together with avast variety of bird life with 350 bird species and 68 mammal species. Lake Mburo is small enough to cover in a day and conveniently located close Kampala city to make it the perfect budget gorilla and wildlife getaway.
Lake Mburo is a wildlife park in Uganda where one can participate in activities such as guided nature walk, bicycle safari, Horseback safaris without any major threat from the wildlife animals in addition to the game drives, boat trips on the lakes, bird watching and sport fishing. For only 4 days in Uganda Budget Gorilla Trekking can take you down to Bwindi forest for you gorilla trekking as you share the greatest experience that millions of other people around the world have done.
Tourists can visit the park anytime throughout the year. Available tourist accommodation includes lodge notably Mihingo Lodge, Mantana Tented Camp, Arcadia Cottages, Rwakobo Rock, Mburo Safari Lodge, Mpogo Lodge, Eagle’s Nest Lodge, Rwonyo Camp Site and many other options in the nearby towns of Mbarara.
The safari starts from Kampala as you depart for Lake Mburo National Park in the morning with a brief stopover at the Equator and then carry on to the park arriving in time for lunch and check in, after the lunch break head for the boat cruise on the Lake to view the hippos, crocodiles and plenty of bird life which include the king fish Eagles and the endemic African fin foot. After the boat ride, an evening game drive before heading back to your lodge for the give a chance to see the nocturnal.
The next day after morning coffee, set off to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. As you pass through pas through the park one will encounter zebras, Antelopes, Elands, Buffaloes, and impala along with a great variety of birds. En-route lunch break on the way arriving in the late afternoon in Bwindi forest known for its outstanding gorilla tracing and also it provides refuge to elephants, chimpanzee, monkeys, and various small antelope and bird species.
Rise up early morning for the highlight of the trip and set off with guides to track the gorillas. The thrill of you gorilla encounter is one of the greatest experience in the world. Bring hiking boots, rain gears, and sun glasses insect repellent, long sleeved shirt and trousers because the park is often wet. Use the one hour to spent time watching and observing the shy gorillas as they go about their daily activities feeding, playing sleeping, and swinging on trees. Each gorilla safari encounter is different and has its own rewards. Spend the evening on a community foot safari to explore the life style of the people living and surrounding the park.
After the gorilla adventure in Bwindi forest you can drive back to Kampala via Queen Elizabeth National Park for en-route game viewing if you’re lucky you may spot the Elephants, Antelopes and the warthogs. A stopover at the Equator line in Kasese to take pictures is also part of the experience to enjoy as you head back to Kampala or Entebbe for you flight back home.