6 Days best of western Uganda safari.

October 4, 2022

6 Days best of western Uganda safari: Uganda is a beautiful place commonly termed the pearl of Africa. The whole package of the country is catchy. It is a hot spot for travelers. Western Uganda is a whole gym of the African wilderness having a vast bio-diverse eco-system. The 6 days safari will give you the best insight of the location visiting the interconnecting parts of the park. Including Bwindi impenetrable national park, and Queen Elizabeth national park. And Lake Mburo national park.

Tour highlight

Wildlife views

Gorilla trekking

Boat cruises.

Itinerary of the 6 Days western Uganda safari.

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo national park

As you feel the fresh breeze of the pearl of Africa, you will be welcomed by our company representative. He will transfer you to Lake Mburo national park in western Uganda. You will have a stopover at the Equator for a picture moment and then transfer to the park. Arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drives for sundowners and a few animals. Notable is the Zebras, warthogs, impalas, elands, African buffaloes, and the Rothschild’s giraffes. Dinner and staying overnight at

Luxury: Mihingo lodge

Midrange: Rwakobo rock / Acardia cottages

Best budget: Leopard campsite | Eagles nest

Meal plan: Full board

Day 2: Guided walking Safari and Boat cruise along Lake Mburo

Following breakfast, you will be taken to Ruwonyo park headquarters. The walking safari is led by an experienced guide from the Uganda wildlife authority. Taking you through the Rubango forest in Lake Mburo national park, and around the salt lick. You will spot animals from the elevated point of rock. You will be returning for lunch at the lodge and an afternoon boat cruise along the Lake Mburo. Expect to view beautiful sights, see hippos, water bucks, crocodiles. We return to the lodge for dinner and stay overnight at

Luxury: Mihingo lodge

Midrange: Rwakobo rock / Acardia cottages

Best budget: Leopard campsite | Eagles nest

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

On this day we will transfer to the home of mountain gorillas through the Kabale route. Bwindi impenetrable national park boasts half population of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The thick forest is said to have survived the ice age era. The primates live freely in the national park without being captivated. We will pass through the angelic hilly landscapes, banana and tea plantations arriving in the afternoon for dinner and staying overnight at

Luxury: Buhoma lodge | Bwindi lodge

Midrange: Bakiga lodge | Ichumbi gorilla lodge

Best Budget: Ruhija community camp.

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Gorilla trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Wake up for tea or coffee after which we will transfer to the park headquarters to begin the gorilla trekking experience, our guide will help you to register, and while you attend the briefing, the ranger will take you through what to expect and do while with the primate species, the activity is done in groups of eight per gorilla family, trekking time can take 2 or more hours depending on how far gorilla families have moved, and one hour is allowed while with the Mountain gorillas, returning to meet your guide who will transfer you to Queen Elizabeth national park, arrival in the late evening to the lodge for check-in dinner and staying overnight

Luxury: Mweya safari lodge| Ishasha wilderness camp

Midrange: buffalo safari lodge | Baboon safari lodge

Best Budget: Bush lodge | Tembo safari lodge.

Meal plan: Full board

Day 5: Game drives and boat cruise on Kazinga channel.

Following breakfast, we will transfer to drive to the Kasenyi plains north of the park in search of animal species. Popular animal types include lions, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, African elephants, African buffaloes, leopards, Topi, kobs, to mention a few. Return for lunch and an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. Along this place, you will witness many animal species and water birds. Above all the center of attraction is the large concentration of hippos. Dinner and stay overnight at

Luxury: Mweya safari lodge| Ishasha wilderness camp

Midrange: buffalo safari lodge | Baboon safari lodge

Best Budget: Bush lodge | Tembo safari lodge.

Meal plan: Full board

Day 6: Departure

We will have a relaxed breakfast, overlooking the vast savannah. Our guide will transfer you to Entebbe to catch your international flight back home.

Tour includes

All ground transportation
Park entrance and conservation fees
Meals and drinks included in the travel plan
Guide allowance fees
Water on board
4×4 wheel car drive
Fuel
Boat cruise fees
Gorilla permit

Excludes

Alcoholic drinks
Visa and air tickets
Extra charges incurred as a result of personal delays and issues beyond our control.
Tips
Laundry services