
5 days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari
5 days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari
5 days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari is one of the adventurous short Uganda safari that combines one hour of gorilla viewing in Bwindi impenetrable national park which is famous for being a home to the biggest population of endangered mountain amongst the 4 destinations that still harbor mountain gorillas in the whole world including Mgahinga gorilla national park, Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo and Volcanoes national park in Rwanda with Jinja white water rafting which also includes a stopover at mabira forest and visiting source of the Nile River. This 5 days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari starts and ends in Kampala.
Highlights of 5 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 2: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 3: Transfer to Kampala
- Day 4: Transfer to Jinja and Visit source of the Nile
- Day 5: Half day white water rafting and transfer to Kampala for departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park: On day 1 of 5 days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari, our company representative will pick you from your hotel in Kampala or any nearby communicated location early in the morning to start your long journey which requires about 10-11 hours’ drive from Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The first stopover will be at the Equator line where several traveler heading to western part of Uganda usually stop for beautiful photographs and some souvenirs sold just near the equator. A second stopover will be for a lunch break in Mbarara city at Igongo cultural hotel and finally the last stop will be in Kisoro where Bwindi impenetrable national park is situated.
- Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi: on day 2 of 5 days Uganda safari, you will be served with breakfast very early being a trekking day. Then pack some snacks, bottled water for drinking, and be driven to park headquarters to join other trekkers for a briefing. After briefing a real experience starts as you penetrate the forest together with armed rangers and tour guides searching for gorillas that have been habituated and used to human presence. The trekking time will depend on some factors which include movement of gorillas depending on where they were seen nesting the previous evening, the movement of trekkers themselves since the movement is determined by the slowest person and the nature of the terrains in the forest. After spotting a habituated gorilla family, you will enjoy the close viewing and taking photographs for just one hour and return to the lodge.
- Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kampala
- Transfer to Kampala: On day 3 of 5 days Uganda safari, have your breakfast served then gently pack all your belonging and finally check out to start the long drive again to Kampala the capital city of Uganda. As on day 1, lunch will again be enjoyed at Igongo cultural hotel in the beautiful mbarara city then head to Kampala where you are expected to arrive in the evening hours. If you are okay and strong, have a brief Kampala city tour, visit some malls, markets centers and many more before retiring to your bed for overnight rest.
- Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Jinja and Visit source of the Nile
- Transfer to Jinja: On day 4 of 5 days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari, you will be set off from Kampala in the morning and embark on the drive to Jinja. This is a short drive lasting about 2 hours but there is a lot of attractions along the way including a stopover at Mabira forest which is one of the most beautiful natural forests in Uganda that harbors several species of primates such as baboons and the largest number of Mangabey monkeys that are now available for tracking. Mabira also is a good destination for birding, Guided nature walks and Zip lining so a stopover at this forest is indeed rewarding. After mabira, proceed your journey to Jinja where you will enjoy lunch and head out for a boat cruise to visit the source of the Nile River.
Day 5: Half day white water rafting and transfer to Kampala for departures
- Jinja white water rafting: On day 5 of 5 days Uganda safari, you will be transferred to Itanda falls where white water rafting is conducted. You will spend a half day here on this thrilling white water rafting and finally return to the lodge for lunch, check out and be transferred direct to Kampala where you will either be dropped off at your lodge or direct to the airport in case you have a night flight.
- Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
END OF 5 DAYS BWINDI GORILLA TREKKING AND JINJA WHITE WATER RAFTING
Inclusive in 5 days Uganda safari
- A 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
- An English speaking guide
- Ranger fees
- Gorilla trekking permit
- White water rafting permit
- Enough drinking water
- Meals as per itinerary
- Accommodation while on safari
Exclusive in 5 days Uganda safari
- Flight expenses including Visa and Air ticket
- Porter fees
- Tips to the porter and guide
- Life insurance
- Souvenirs
- Optional activities
- Other expenses of personal nature
- Note: this 5 days Bwindi gorilla trekking and Jinja white water rafting safari cans also start from Kampala and end in Kigali Rwanda or start in Kigali Rwanda and end in Kampala. Whichever way you choose, be sure of enjoying this adventurous Uganda safari.
