7 Days Uganda Mountaineering and Wildlife Safari
7 Days Uganda Mountaineering and Wildlife Safari
7 Days Uganda Mountaineering and Wildlife Safari takes you to Uganda’s savannah national parks for wildlife viewing in Lake Mburo National Park which smallest savannah national park with most of the antelope species and the only home of the Impalas in Uganda and Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second largest national park and a home to the tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector of the park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park are prime national parks, where Bwindi is the world’s home of mountain gorillas, and it is recorded that Bwindi Forest has half of these endangered mountain gorillas, while the rest are shared by Rwanda and Congo. Mgahinga National Park is home to both gorillas and golden monkeys. It’s also the best destination for hiking in the Virunga Mountains.
Mount Sabinyo is the oldest volcano with a summit of 3,669 meters marking an intersection of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo borders, so while at the top, you get to be in all three 3 countries. Other activities that will be experienced include; Lion tracking and birdwatching.
Safari highlights of the 7 Days Uganda Mountaineering and Wildlife Safari
- Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – boat trip
- Walking safari/morning game drive and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Lion tracking/Morning game drive and boat cruise
- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Gorilla trekking experience
- Hike Mount Sabinyo – Mgahinga National Park
- Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – boat trip
Transfer to Lake Mburo: Depending on your arrival at Entebbe airport/depending on your location in Kampala, meet our company representative, who will also be your safari guide, to transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. It’s about 5 5-hour road drive via the Masaka – Mbarara road. Depending on your departure time, you will either have en-route lunch or at the lodge. Upon reaching the park after lunch, connect for a boat trip on Lake Mburo. The lake is also good for sports fishing and bird watching. Return in the evening to prepare for dinner and an overnight stay
Lodging: Mihingo Lodge/Mpogo Lodge/Eagles Nest Lodge
Meal plan: Half board
Day 2: Walking safari/morning game drive and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning after breakfast, embark on a walking safari or morning game drive to search for the early risers. On a good day, you may spot lions, while leopards are rare, and finding them will depend on luck
Do not forget to carry your camera to keep all your memories forever intact and also to ensure not miss out on details on your amazing game drive and find animals such as Impalas, Zebras, Waterbucks, Oribi, buffaloes, Giraffes, to mention a few. Alternatively, go for a walking safari where you view wildlife on foot. Continue on your safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is the home of the tree-climbing lions. It’s a 4-5 hours’ road drive through the Ishaka district. Arrive in the evening and connect to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Mweya Safari Lodge/Elephant Hub Lodge/Pumba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 3: Morning game drive/Lion tracking and Boat cruise
Wake up early, have breakfast, and connect for a morning game drive in Kasenya Animals, where you will find many of the park’s residents, including the lions, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and other antelope species, and return to the lodge for lunch. Later afternoon, connect for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. It’s a 2-hour boat trip with sights of different bird species, hippos, Crocodiles, Elephants, and Buffaloes to mention a few. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Lodging: Mweya Safari Lodge/Elephant Hub Lodge/Pumba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s a 5-hour drive via Ishasha sector from Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ruhija sector of Bwindi forest for an opportunity to spot the tree-climbing lions. On arrival at the park, connect to your lodge, and check in for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Lodging: Ruhija Safari Lodge/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Bakiga Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Gorilla trekking experience
On this sixth day of your safari, you will have the same morning preparations at the lodge, have breakfast, and transfer to the park headquarters with your trekking gear and packed lunch, and meet with other trekkers for a briefing about gorilla trekking. After you are allocated a group in groups of 8 people, head into the forest for your trek. Gorilla trekking takes 2 to 8 hours, depending on the movement of the gorilla family being visited. These primates roam the park freely, and there is no way of telling where they will be for a particular period. On finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to view and take photos of these gentle primates before you descend back to meet your driver/guide and transfer back to your lodge. After trekking, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Lodging: Gahinga Lodge/Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge/Travellers’ Rest Hotel
Meal plan: Full board
Day 6: Hike Mount Sabinyo – Mgahinga National Park
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast. Transfer to the Mgahinga National Park headquarters for a briefing by park officials. After the briefing, set off with your guides to begin the climb.
The forests around Mount Sabinyo offer excellent birdwatching. You may see various species, including the rare Rwenzori Turaco and other Albertine Rift endemics found only in this area. If you are lucky, you may also spot mountain gorillas or golden monkeys during the hike.
At the summit, stop at a scenic viewpoint. Enjoy views of crater lakes and see three countries of the Virunga Mountains: Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The climb and descent take about 8 hours. After the hike, meet your guide and transfer back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 7: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
After having breakfast, check out of the lodge to embark on your 8-9-hour journey back to Kampala. You will have several stopovers to refresh and have lunch in Mbarara town. Upon arrival in Kampala/Entebbe, your safari guide will drop you at the allocation you advised, or better still dropped at Entebbe International Airport if you have a flight.
End of your 7 Days Uganda Mountaineering and Wildlife Safari
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native. We specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. Also, we are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and are registered with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in TripAdvisor reviews.
