Wildlife Tour Uganda(4)
Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth
Day 1: Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari.
At 0800 hours, drive from Kampala towards the west. Have a stop over at the equator for an informative talk and photography. Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. A game drive Enroute may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Enjoy the unique evening 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and over night at Mweya Safari Lodge / Budget Institute of ecology.
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi.
After a cup of coffee , Embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi track and Queens mile in the park and expect to see Lions, Elephants, cape buffalo, Warthogs, leopard, hyena, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, Topi and lots many small animals and birds. After the game drive, proceed to Bwindi via Maramagambo and Ishasha sector. Dinner and over night at the luxurious Gorilla Forest Camp set deep in the rain forest.
Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Safari.
An early morning entry into a gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous cousins to us. The thrill of spending time with and observing these gentle giants is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma homestead / buhoma community camp.
Day 4:
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala having lunch enroute. The drive back to Kampala stops at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop at the equator for photographs arriving in Kampala by early evening.
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