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SAFARI EQ12: BWINDI - LAKE
BUNYONYI - MGAHINGA GORILLA NP (6 Days)
Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi
- Leave Kampala early and head for Bwindi in south - western
Uganda popularly known as the Switzerland of Afrrica.
- En route, interluct with the royal drum makers where you
could buy souvenirs
- You could also buy handcrafts and varieties of fresh fruits
- Stop at the equator to have the feel of being at both
hemispheres at ago
- Proceed through Mbarara and arrive Bwindi late evening
Day 2: Gorilla tracking
- Head for the thick tropical forest to track your closest
relatives in the hilly - steep terrain reaching up to 5200ft
- Irrespective of the difficulties, encounter with these
wild humans is a rewarding experience! You will live to
remember to tell your children
Day 3: Bwindi - lake Bunyonyi
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi popular for cray
fish and beautiful 29 islands
- Take a boat cruise on the lake, view birds, visit the
islands
- Have Lunch on Bushara island
- Do forest/nature walk as you bird watch on the island
- Evening & overnight either at Bushara or Bunyonyi overland
camp
Day 4: Bunyonyi - Mgahinga
- After your early breakfast, set off for Kisoro district
where Mgahinga NP is located
- You will pass through Echuya forest, take your time to
marvel at this thick bamboo forest
- Proceed to kanaba area, overlooking the volcanoes. Stop
and enjoy this beautiful terraced volcanic hills plus their
associated lakes and craters
- Reach Kisoro and have your lunch
- After lunch, head for Lake Mutanda - a volcanic lake which
came into existence during the volcanic eruptions that led
to formation of the Mgahinga volcanoes
- Overnight at Mantana tented camp - Mgahinga
Day 5: Gorilla tracking
- Set off after breakfast in search of these cousins ( depending
on season, and payment of extra permit)
- Take a guided forest walk to view primates, watch birds,
butterflies, climb the volcanoes etc
- Primate viewing, bird watching, Mt climbing, community
Day 6: Kisoro - Kampala
- Leave Kisoro and head for Kampala. Its quite a long trip
- Stop for lunch in Mbarara and proceed to the equator for
photography and handicraft purchases
- Proceed and arrive Kampala in the evening
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