Gorilla Express Uganda Safari

6 Day Fly-In Safari

Safari Description:

A perfect safari for those with limited time, combining a fly–in safari with a 4×4 safari. This best seller is geared to clients keen to see gorillas as well as game! You’ll have ample time to trek endangered mountain gorillas twice, as well as enjoy abundant game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National park. On this hosted fly–in and guided safari we include domestic flights to save those long journeys by vehicle. Aside from incredible gorillas and game, Uganda boasts some of the top bird watching in Africa, with over 1000 different species including the remarkable grey crowned crane and a host of endemic forest birds. This is a scheduled safari departure with dates indicated.

Safari Highlights:

Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; Queen Elizabeth National Park and game viewing searching for tree–climbing lions; local community project.

Main Attractions:

Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Gorilla Trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Map & Short Itinerary:

Luxury

Day 1 Hotel No. 5 Entebbe
Day 2–4 Buhoma Lodge
Day 5 Ishasha Wilderness Lodge
Day 6 Return to Entebbe

Map & Itinerary
Length 6 days
Safari Type Fly-In Safari
Price From US$ 3005
Countries Uganda
Accommodation Luxury
Group Size Minimum 2 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures Set Departure Dates

Departure Dates:

2023
04 October | 09 August | 15 November | 18 August | 20 July | 20 September | 21 October

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
Luxury Comfort4 Star
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Hotel No.5, Entebbe

Meet with a consultant and transfer to your Entebbe hotel where the rest of the day is free to explore

Day 2–4 Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

A wonderful scenic flight takes you from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip and from here a road transfer takes you to beautiful Buhoma Lodge located within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – a World Heritage site. This park with its rich–ecosystem derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight and is known to host half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. On day 2 enter the forest and start your gorilla trek – families can be anything from a 45minute walk to several hours hike away. Coming face to face with an endangered mountain gorilla is truly humbling and something words cannot aptly describe – the thrill of the hour spent observing these intelligent, gentle giants is well worth the hike to get there! After a truly rewarding and memorable day, return to your cosy lodge. Day 3 gives you a chance for further gorilla tracking or perhaps explore the Bwindi area with optional activities including forest walks to spot other wildlife and some of the bird species, visit a nearby school/hospital or a trip to the Baywa pygmy village.  Bwindi is one of the best places to see primates – click onto this link for an interesting read byTravel Africa magazine

Day 5 Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Our journey continues by road to southern Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Community Uplift Project where you have the chance to meet some of the local ladies and learn about rural Ugandan life. This afternoon join a game drive in the national park looking out for the famous tree–climbing lions, huge herds of buffalo, elephant and Ugandan kob.

Day 6 Entebbe – Tour Ends

Morning flight to Entebbe – with the flight approx 1h30mins. No international departure flights prior to 17h00.

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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Email: info@chameleon-holidays.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
08.00 – 17.00
Saturday
08.00 – 13.00
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed

Address

7 Voigt St,  Windhoek