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BenefacTours (Volunteer while Adventuring) Safaris East Africa
5 Day Gorilla Adventure

2 safaris to choose from - Your dream vacation in Uganda will combine spying on the rare mountain gorilla with gliding past hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife on your boat safaris and taking a walk on the wild side in one of Uganda's stunning national parks.

 

1. Walk with Wildlife

 

Mountain Gorilla tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge - Venture into the rare mountain gorillas' home turf and feel the thrill of meeting these gentle giants, pass by busy hippos on your boat safari, and delight in spying on our closest cousins, the chimpanzee, on your trek through wild chimp habitat. 

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2. Gorilla Adventure

 

Lake Mburo, Mountain Gorilla tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park - Track the nearly extinct mountain gorilla in Uganda's pristine rain forest. Tour Lake Mburo National Park on foot beside numerous hippos, plentiful antelope, and perhaps even a leopard. 

 

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Safari 1. Walk with Wildlife

Gorilla Tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge

 

Day 1 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Depart from Kampala early for a 9 or 10 hour drive to Bwindi. Admire the tiered agricultural lands taking us high into the mountain gorillas’ habitat. Spend the night on the misty mountains in anticipation of your tracking adventure.

 

Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Rise with the sun for orientation with a park ranger. Set off into the gorilla sanctuary in search of the nearly extinct mountain gorillas. Have your cameras ready to capture the gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to camp where your memories will be embedded in your mind forever.

 

Day 3 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Revel in the vistas as we travel through volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley. Marvel at the abundance of wildlife on your afternoon game drive.


Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start the day with an early morning game drive. In the afternoon, glide through the Kazinga Channel where hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffalo will be in great abundance either at the waters edge, or along side your boat! 


Day 5 Chimp tracking, departure

Chase chimps through Kyambura Gorge in hopes of an encounter.  Continue on towards Kampala and the end of your Ugandan safari.

 


Pricing based on double occupancy per person rate in USD.  Those occupying a single room must pay the single supplement.

Accommodation

2 people

4 people

6 people

Single Supplement

Budget

$1,815

$1,495

$1,315

$115

Lodge

$2,675

$2,405

$2,200

$290

Safari includes accommodations, 12 meals with lodge accommodation or 4 meals with budget option, park entry fees, Mountain Gorilla permit ($500 US), ranger fees, game drives, chimp trek permit, boat cruise, return ground transport, and services of driver/guide.  Not included are tips, souvenirs, all beverages and items of a personal nature. 

 

Safari 2. Gorilla Adventure

Lake Mburo, Mountain Gorilla tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 1 Lake Mburo National Park
Venture out from Kampala on route for Lake Mburo.  Check out a fishing village on your afternoon boat trip, followed by evening game drive.

Day 2 Walking safari, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 
Take a stroll through the Lake Mburo Park, with a ranger, to get close to the many animals that roam within the park. Admire the tiered agricultural lands that take us high into the mountain gorillas’ habitat at Bwindi. Spend the night on the misty mountains in anticipation of your tracking adventure.

Day 3 Gorilla tracking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Rise with the sun for orientation with a park ranger. Set off into the gorilla sanctuary in search of the nearly extinct mountain gorillas. Have your cameras ready to capture the gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to camp where your memories will be embedded in your mind forever.

Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Revel in the vistas as we travel through volcanic formations of the Western Rift Valley. In the afternoon, glide through the Kazinga Channel where hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffalo will be in great abundance either at the waters edge, or along side your boat! 

Day 5 Depart
Proceed for one last game drive before continuing onwards to Kampala, arriving early evening.

Pricing based on double occupancy per person rate in USD.  Those occupying a single room must pay the single supplement.

Accommodation

2 people

4 people

6 people

Single Supplement

Budget

$1,945

$1,575

$1,425

$130

Lodge

$2,965

$2,575

$2,435

$555

Safari includes accommodations, 12 meals with lodge accommodation or 3 meals with budget option, park entry fees, Mountain Gorilla permit ($500 US), ranger fees, game drives, boat cruise, return ground transport, and services of driver/guide.  Not included are tips, souvenirs, all beverages and items of a personal nature. 

 

Safari Grading: Moderate to Difficult – mountain gorilla trekking conditions can be hard and the length of trek can be anything from 3 hours to 10 hours. You will need a good level of fitness and mobility.

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Contact us to inquire or make a reservation.  See Booking Conditions and What You Should Know.

          

                            Benefactours Inc.

 

mountain gorilla 

gorilla

Lake Bunyonyi

silverback gorilla

monkey

chimpanzee trek in Kyambura gorge

gorilla - courtesy Cathy Heinemann

tree-climbing lion in Queen Elizabeth National Park

gazelle

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