This gorilla safari will take you to Bwindi Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park for the big five. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda on the rim of the Rift Valley. The hillsides which are mist-covered are sheltered by one of the ancient and very biologically varied rain forests in Uganda that dates back to more than 25,000 years, comprising of about 400 varied plant species.
More notably, this “impenetrable forest” in addition protects a predictable 320 population of mountain gorillas – approximately half of the population in the world, among which are a number of habituated groups that can be tracked by visitors.
It also offers shelter to an additional 120 mammals, among which are various primate species like the baboons plus chimpanzees, in addition to elephants as well as antelopes. Furthermore, there are about 350 bird species supported within this forest, among which are twenty-three Albertine Rift endemics.
The forest park is an outdoor paradise for wildlife watchers, hiking enthusiasts, family vacationers, outdoor lovers, and photographers of all skill levels.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is still a super cheap gorilla trekking destination for mountain gorillas in Africa. Tracking gorillas twice in Bwindi Forest through the lush rain forest, different tree species is an amazing experience full of life time memories. You can easily get a gorilla permit at only $700 per day including park entrance, park rangers, and great memories in general. Food, transport and accommodation can’t cost much as long as you have the main park gate pass at hand.
The park retains much of its rich treasures through conservation and local community support so whoever tracks mountain gorillas support the community and the park mountain gorilla conservation. You may be surprised to find free coffee at the main coffee centre Buhoma a welcome prize prepared using Uganda locally made coffee for every guest to pack as a way of saying thank you for supporting mountain gorilla conservation.
The gorilla trekking safari experience is one of the most stunning activities which would not be missed by any traveler to Africa. The mountain gorillas are among the rare primates that travelers look for on their holiday in Africa. Meet the gorilla’s eye to eye in the wild and spend a full hour watching, photographing and learning about these great apes that are only found in Uganda.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for yet another wildlife experience. The most popular Savannah park in Uganda and the best place to see lions including the tree climbing lions making it the perfect destination for a Uganda Wildlife Safari.
Game drives conducted early morning and, in the evening, give tourists a chance to see different animals like buffaloes, leopards, elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, hippos, various reptiles and birds.
Visit to Ishasha sector to track the lions and enjoy an up-close encounter with these unique tree climbing lions and also observe this unique behaviour. This is well targeted in the afternoon hours when these gents are looking for shelter after hunting for their meal.
Chimp tracking expeditions are conducted within the verdant forests of the park and you will get a chance to spend an hour on an up-close encounter with ‘man’s closest living relative.
Go for the unique African balloon safari adventure beginning very early morning and will give you an aerial view of the park as you admire its unique terrain and thousands of animals and flora below you.
Take a 2 hours’ ride on the Kazinga Channel gives you a chance to explore the oasis of wildlife among which are large schools of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, birds, crocodiles and so much more.