Gorillas & Lake Mburo Safari

 Highlights of this 5-day tour

• Trekking the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest in Western Uganda

• The tree climbing lions of Ishasha in the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park

• The chance to experience the local culture and traditions of the Bakiga people and visit a primary school, Buhoma Community Hospital and the brand new Nursing school

• Game driving, walking safari & sunset over the magical Lake Mburo

• See giraffe, zebra, buffalo, the rare Eland, Uganda Kob, Impala and countless bird species

Trip summary

Day 1 - Arrive in Uganda

On arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be picked up by the A J Tours and Travel team and transferred to the hotel for your first night in Uganda.  If there is time we will take you to visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, the botanical gardens or Kampala city centre.

Overnight: Airport Guest House or Serena Lake Victoria Hotel

Day 2 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest

The transfer can take 7 to 9 hours as we travel via the Ishasha sector in search of the tree climbing lions, stop for a leisurely lunch and plentiful photo opportunities.  We arrive in Buhoma in the evening ready for gorilla trekking the next day.

Overnight Buhoma Community Camp, Haven Lodge or similar

Day 3 - Gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable rainforest

After breakfast at 7.30am you will be met by your driver and guide and taken to the trekking centre for your briefing before heading off into the jungle in search of the Mountain Gorilla. Taking a packed lunch with you and plenty of water to drink you will hike for up to 6 hours deep into the forest.

We highly recommend early booking in order to secure trekking permits (at least 6 months in advance). 

Following your return from the jungle you can either rest up back at the lodge or if you still have some energy left you can take a guided walk around the village and see how the people of Buhoma live.

For those not wanting to go on the trek you have the option to visit a variety of community projects, Buhoma Community hospital and state of the art nursery school, one of the local primary schools or the Batwa people.

Overnight at Buhoma Community Camp, Silverback Lodge or similar

Day 4 - Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After travelling east to Lake Mburo we will head straight into a game drive on reaching the park going in search of zebra, giraffe, buffalo, the rare Eland, impala and more.  Once we have enjoyed the treasures of the park and watched the sun go down over the lake we will drive back and relax at the lodge over dinner.

Overnight at Eagles Nest Camp, Mantana Safari camp or similar

Day 5 - Lake Mburo Walking Safari

There is nothing quite like a safari on foot.  This guided walking trip gives you the chance to learn about the plants and animals of the park, the wide variety of species, recognising tracks and learning behaviours as you watch zebra eat, giraffe drink and impala or warthogs snuffle at termite mounds.

Returning to the camp it will be time to depart and head back to Entebbe ready for your departure.