5 days tour

Friends Of The Silverback

$ 2,952 .46 USD

Total price per person

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Friends Of The Silverback

This tour includes:

Meals

3 meals a day

Optional

Guide

Expert Tour Guide

Accommodation

Premium or Luxury Accommodation

Others

Gorilla Permit Park Admission Fees

Hygieneprotocol

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance

Transport

Jeep

Flights

International flights not included

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Itinerary of your trip Friends Of The Silverback

  • Day 1 Arrival And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park

      Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! The airport in Entebbe will be your arrival destination. You will be welcomed by our professional tour guide and given a brief overview of the 5 days ahead. You will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive in the park. This park is the most popular savanna park in Uganda and is ideal for viewing lions, including the Tree Climbing lions, during a Uganda Wildlife Safari. This country is renowned for its diverse habitats, which include lakes, savannah grasslands, forests, and wetlands, all of which feed the countryโ€™s largest mammals.

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      Your first day will already be full of natural wildlife as you encounter elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and birds.

      Our recommendation is to arrive the day before so that you can do some sightseeing in Kampala and Entebbe before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We are happy to assist with any planning. 


      Premium accommodation example: Ihamba Safari Lodge

      Luxury accommodation example: Mweya Safari lodge

  • Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking In Kyambura โ€“ Afternoon Boat Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chimpanzee Trekking In Kyambura โ€“ Afternoon Boat Cruise

      Drive to Kyambura Forest in the morning for a chimpanzee trekking experience. Observe the manโ€™s closest relatives in the wild and watch them as they play, swing on tree branches and fight for food. 

      Africaโ€™s Kyambura Forest has one of the highest concentrations and diversity of primates. This region is home to a large population of endangered chimpanzees, the red colobus monkey (endangered) and the rare Lโ€™Hoestโ€™s monkey (vulnerable), making it an excellent location for chimpanzee trekking safaris. 

      In the afternoon, you will take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a wide, 32-kilometer long natural channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George, and is a dominant feature of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel attracts a varied range of animals and birds, with one of the worldโ€™s largest concentrations of hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles. At a lucky moment, some animals will be found drinking water, taking a bath or even hunting.


      Premium accommodation example: Kyambura Forest Camp

      Luxury accommodation example: Kyambura Gorge Lodge

  • Day 3 Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park โ€“ Community Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park โ€“ Community Walk

      First you will enjoy your breakfast early in the morning, and then you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

      For the early birds, another morning game drive is an option for those who want to capture impressive pictures of the sun rising on a safari.

      The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda has one of the most bio-diverse systems on the planet. The mountain gorilla population within its borders makes up half of the worldโ€™s population. Due to its biological significance, the forest has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

      In the evening you will join a community walk where you will meet with Batwa people, famously called โ€˜the keepers of the forestโ€™.


      Premium accommodation example: Silver Back Lodge

      Luxury accommodation example: Cloudโ€™s Mountain Gorilla Lodge

  • Day 4 Gorilla Trekking Uganda In Bwindi โ€“ Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Trekking Uganda In Bwindi โ€“ Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi

      Big day ahead. You will finally meet the magnificent gorillas. 

      Breakfast is served before you transfer to the infamous Bwindi forest, where you will gather with a tiny group of like minded adventurers, for a briefing before your unforgettable Gorilla trekking in Uganda starts. 

      Bring a packed lunch, hiking shoes, a camera, a raincoat, and your camera to the park headquarters.  Once your ranger guide has briefed you, you will begin trekking the mountain gorillas through the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, which typically takes a couple of hours depending on the location of the mountain gorillas.

      You will spend one full hour observing these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will put a smile on your face for the rest of the tour.

      After the gorilla trekking, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Green and lush terraced hills surround the lake, punctuated by a variety of over 200 bird species. Birds of migratory origin as well as water birds live at the park. Bird enthusiasts will find it an ideal place to watch birds. The Nyombi swamp is home to a variety of assorted birds.


      Premium accommodation example: Rock Resort Bunyonyi

      Luxury accommodation example: Bird Nest Hotel

  • Day 5 Drive To Entebbe โ€“ Enroute To Equator
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive To Entebbe โ€“ Enroute To Equator

      Take a relaxing breakfast, check out of your lodge, and drive to Entebbe via the Mbarara-Masaka road. Our journey takes us along the Uganda Equator mark, where we also stop for a tasty lunch.


      Premium accommodation example: ViaVia Entebbe

      Luxury accommodation example: Protea Hotel Entebbe

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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