10-Nights Uganda Gorilla Safari

MT Sobek

Experience the best gorilla safari by venturing to Uganda, a raw and beautiful land. Cross its wetlands, tropical forests, and volcanic crater lakes on foot and by vehicle. Listen for the pant-hoot calls of clever chimps high up in fig trees and spot black-and-white colobus, gray-cheeked mangabey, and vervet monkeys. Accompany lion researchers in Queen Elizabeth National Park and partake in thrilling game walks and drives through acacia-rich woodland and grassy valleys. Witness the expressive look of mountain gorillas up close in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on challenging but rewarding treks.

Highlights:

• Embark on thrilling treks through Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and see rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
• Observe magnificent wildlife, including lions, elephants, and hippos, on exciting game drives and gain insight into conservation efforts
• Immerse yourself in the culture, engage with local communities, and learn about their unique lifestyles

Important Trip Details:
The hikes to see the mountain gorillas can last anywhere from 2 to 7 hours over moderately steep, thickly forested, uneven terrain, and sometimes off-trail. The high elevations (between 6,000 and 9,000 feet) and the hot humid climate may make these treks even more challenging. There are also some long driving days and morning/afternoon game drives in 4WD vehicles over rough roads and dusty dirt tracks.

Minimum Age: 15

Featured Destinations

Entebbe Entebbe Entebbe is a large town located in central Uganda near Lake Victoria. Uganda's largest airport, Entebbe International Airport, is located in Entebbe, as well as the official residence of the President of Uganda.	Destination Guide
Fort Portal Fort Portal This pleasant town in western Uganda lies near the Rwenzori Mountains. It has a colorful market, and there are some scenic crater lakes in the surrounding hills. Drives through the Rwenzori foothills can be made to the nearby Semliki National Park and Wildlife Reserve, whose attractions include Pygmy tribes, the Sempaya Hot Springs, boat trips on Lake Albert and a rich variety of Congolese bird species found nowhere else in East Africa. In the other direction, Kibale Forest National Park is part of the great equatorial rain forest that once spread across the whole of Africa before deforestation took its toll. Today, it is still home to a population of around 500 chimpanzees that can be tracked from the Tourist Centre in the middle of the park. Some of the chimps have been habituated to humans, but unlike the gorillas, there is no guarantee of seeing them—when you do, they are likely to hightail it off across the canopy of trees. 160 mi/260 km west of Kampala.	Destination Guide
Queen Elizabeth National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park Explore the dramatic backdrop of Queen Elizabeth National Park's famous volcanic cones and deep craters, tropical forests and grassy plains. The park is known for one of the highest biodiversity ratings in the world, and visitors can spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffalo and antelopes on safari game drives.	Destination Guide
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a national park located in southwestern Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a biodiversity hotspot that is believed to hold the greatest number of tree species for its altitude in East Africa as well as almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. It is also home to many types of butterflies and birds, as well as endangered species.	Destination Guide
Lake Mburo National Park Lake Mburo National Park This park, easily accessible at 155 mi/250 km from Kampala, has buffalo, hippos, zebra, impala and many other animals. The lake and its avian life will also appeal to bird-watchers. More than 350 species have been recorded there. Sometimes the comical-looking Ankole cattle with their enormous heavy horns can be seen grazing in the park amongst the impala. Park accommodations range from simple tents and bandas to fancy grass-thatched roofed cottages on raised wooden platforms that overlook the savannah.	Destination Guide

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