5 Days: Gorillas & Birding Safari in Uganda

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Uganda Mountain Gorilla tracking and Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda...

  • 5 Days
  • Available
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • 8 People in Group
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About this listing

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is situated in south / western Uganda and is part of the larger Bwindi Impenetrable Forest that is situated along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. Composed of 310 square kilometres of mostly montane and lowland forest, the park is accessible only on foot. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the oldest tropical forests in the world, complex and biologically rich and is today listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its ecological importance.

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in south / western Uganda and is part of the larger Bwindi Impenetrable Forest that is situated along the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. Composed of 310 square kilometres of mostly montane and lowland forest, the park is accessible only on foot. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the oldest tropical forests in the world, complex and biologically rich and is today listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its ecological importance.

Tourist Accommodation

When you place a booking, specifics of either option will be provided for you to choose from. Here accommodation facilities are classified into:

  • Budget Accommodation - Bwindi View Bandas, or Nshongi Gorilla Resort and the Buhoma Community Rest Camp
  • Moderate Accommodation - Buhoma Community Rest Camp, or Wagtail Safari Camp, or Trekker’s Tavern Cottages, or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp and the Gift Of Nature Lodge
  • Luxury Accommodation - Gorilla Safari Lodge, or Gorilla Resort Lodge or Silverback Lodge or the Buhoma Lodge
  • Super Luxury Accommodation - Gorilla Forest Camp, or Clouds Lodge and the Mahogany Springs lodge

Accommodation
Amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Doorman
  • Cable TV
  • Pool
  • Free Laundry
  • Suitable for events
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wireless Internet

Price Includes

  • - Accommodation while you are on your Safari
  • - Park entrance fees.
  • - Skilled Guide that is fluent English speaker.
  • - Transportation in a 4 x 4 vehicle
  • - Refreshments while on journey among others
  • - Driver allowance
  • - Ranger fees
  • - Gorilla Permit

Day 1:Pick up and set off for Bwindi Forest

In the early morning depart from Kampala to Bwindi a drive which will take 9 to 10 hours basing on the conditions. Have a lunch in Mbarara and then proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park.There you will check into your accommodation where you will dine and have the overnight.

Day 3:Exploring Bwindi

After an Early breakfast you will set out bird watching within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest within the Ruhija Area. This area is a very beautiful place at a higher altitude than Buhoma, offering views into Rwanda and this is a wonderful birding area. You will follow the Mubwindi Swamp Trail which will take you through the elephant habited area. The area has about 20 species of birds including the African Green Broadbill plus the Grauer’s Rush Warbler. In addition you will see the Waller’s Starling, Short Tailed Warbler, Brown Capped Weaver, Rwenzori Turacco, Barred Long Tailed Cuckoo, Purple Breasted Sunbird, Chubb’s Cisticola, Regal Sunbird, Streaky Seed Eater, Kivu Ground Thrush, Oriole Finch, Lagden’s Bush Shrike, Montane Masked Apalis, Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Nightjar, Red Faced Woodland Warbler, Blue Headed Sunbird and the Olive Green Camaroptera among many others. If time allows you will be able to explore another birding trail. You will enjoy your picnic lunch in this birding paradise and it will all be a very memorable experience. On your drive back to the lodge you will see various other birds; dine and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5Return to Kampala

After a hefty breakfast you will Checkout of your hotel an then begin your journey back to the capital Kampala. You will have a lunch break in Masaka and also stop at Nabusanke Trading Center where you can stand on the equator, also buy some souvenirs and crafts then on to Mpambire where to see the Buganda Royal Drum Makers plus some homeward in the verdant country to arrive Kampala

Day 2:Gorilla Tracking in the Rain Tropical Forest

after an early breakfast you will proceed to Bwindi headquarters for briefing about the tracking experience by the guides. This experience at times may be very hectic and tiring. The Bwindi forest has various tree species plus mammals in addition to butterflies plus birds that offer wonderful views. Gorilla tracking may take anything from a few hours to the entire day. You will be allowed to spend an hour with the gorillas.

 

After gorilla trekking if time allows you will have a village walk to personally come face to face with the traditional lifestyle of the locals including brewing of local beers and visiting their homesteads. The locals will entertain you with traditional dances and songs.

Day 4:Exploring Bwindi

After breakfast you will head out for a full day of bird watching within the Buhoma area as well as on the outskirts of the park with views of the Red Tailed Bulbul, Great Blue & Black Billed Turacos, Elliot’s Woodpecker, Dusky & Barred Long-Tailed Cuckoos, Cuckoo-Shrike, Bar-Tailed Trogon, Petit, Black Bee-eater and Grey-Throated Barbet, as a starter. Enjoy your day. It will be most rewarding. Return to the lodging facility and have dinner and rest.

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