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Discover the best top things to do in Western Region, Uganda including 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda, 7 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzee And Wildlife Safari, 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali, 3 Days Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Bunyonyi Mist Relaxation Safari, Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience, 8 Days Murchison Falls, Chimpanzee & Gorilla Safari ( minimum 2 persons ), 5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari, 6 Day Uganda Safari in Murchison Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable Park.
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1. 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 400 species of birds hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Visit the Royal making drum village where you meet and interact with the drum makers. Stopover at the Equator line for photography and refreshments There is birding in the park where you will see different bird species. Your will also enjoy culture encounters mostly performed by the Batwa people.
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gorilla Permit, Drinking Bottled Water, Driver/guide, All activities
Exclusions: Meals, Beverages, Tips for drivers/guides
Reviewed By namubirulinda372
It was such a fun experience that it made me crave more time in the pearl of Africa's wilderness.I had a great time at the top of the greatest waterfall and i also enjoyed the boat cruise at the Albert Nile in Murchison falls National Park. We were also able to visit the Karamajongs in Nakapelimoru traditional village in Kotido district. We got to know how these people do their daily activities and we were also able to join them for example in dancing. The safari was extraordinary and I believe anyone would want in on the fun too.
2. 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
We've got you covered if you want to see more in less time! The 3-day gorilla trekking safari offered by Bamboo Ecotours takes you to the most stunning tourist attractions in southwestern Uganda. The major highlight of the tour is gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park. If time allows, guests will have an option to do optional activities on Day 1 and Day 3. Optional activities include canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda, Batwa cultural experience, and golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Gorilla permits, transfers, park entry fees
Exclusions: Travel insurance, flights, tips, porter fees
Reviewed By Quest402245
We are fanatically independent travellers who refuse to go for all-in packages but prefer to vet hotels ourselves and arrange independent transport. This may not be right for everyone but that's the way we roll. We made up our own itinerary for a Kenyan/Ugandan trip but the reality of real journey distances, gorilla permits and other unknowns drove us to choose a company that would respect our wishes while offering on-the-ground advice. The Ugandan leg was Bamboo Eco Tours. My first contact with Edison and his calm knowledgeable Whattsups assured us that we had chosen the right company. At one point I accidentally transferred our entire hotel pre-payments to the Eco Tours account. No problem. Edison transferred the money himself out of his account and to the correct parties. Integrity, professionalism and honesty are the fundamentals of this company. After the Kenyan shutdown we were forced (thankfully in retrospect!!) to cancel our 2 weeks there and add it onto our Ugandan itinerary. No problem!! Edison was on it and we arranged for an extended 26 day epic trip. We stayed a leisurely 5 nights in the Kampala Serena and met up with Fred. From the get go he was polite, friendly and extremely concerned that we would get everything we dreamed off out of this holiday. My first bizarre request was to visit the old Entebbe terminal where the famous July 3/4, 1976 raid was carried out by Israel to free hostages. Hotel: Sorry...it is a UN area and is off limits to tourists. Fred: Let me see what I can do. I have a friend.... The long and the short of it is Fred made it happen. We got a tour of the bullet-riddled tower and environs. Without Fred and Ecotours...forget it!! What a thrill and we hadn't even left Kampala yet!! We had a wonderful city tour with Fred who saw quickly that some midday RnR at the Serena was in order. Bless him!!! Next day it was the road!!! First stop was Mahingo Lodge near Lake Mburo. Fred quietly let us settle in before materialising like Jeeves to ask when we wanted to start next day. That was typical of his understated but efficient manner. We viewed lots of game in Fred's 4 wheel drive aka "The Beast"!! There was no place it could not go and Fred is a fantastically safe driver. Main roads in Uganda are excellent but the side roads are brutal!! No problem for The Beast!! Then on to Kyumbura Gorge where we were the only guests for 3 days!! We even had our own butler!! But that's another review!! Next to Mt Mgahinga Lodge sitting under 2 volcanoes; part of a string of volcanoes stretching into DRC Congo. This was Fred's home town so he was invaluable in getting us to the Silver back and Golden Monkey trekking sites on time and relaxed. Words cannot describe the experience of the Silverback encounter. A family of 9 gorillas in even terrain moving around you. We were alone but for the rangers, porters and trackers...no other tourists!!! I actually wept after the experience. One of the greatest moments spent travelling....ever!! The walk up to the jumping off point was surprisingly tough. Fred told me of a US lady who wanted to give up even at this point. He said to me that HE wanted to cry for her vanished dreams so he convinced her to go on and she did! What a guy!! On the journey home a small poor child stood by our car. I felt obliged to give him some money. As we drove away Fred spoke to him in Ugandan. I asked him what he had said. "Go give it to your mother to spend on books and clothes not on candy!!" Later I found out Fred had gone away and found out the mother to check he had given the money to her. That tells you everything you need to know about this wonderful person!! Then we drove to Bwindi as we had actually gotten TWO gorilla permits in case the trackers couldn't locate the families!! Trust me they ALWAYS get their man...or primate!! That was a heck of a drive but Fred enriched it by conversing on the terrain, the vegetables, fruit and local villages. What a trip!! The man literally eats and drinks like a bird and runs on power like a Terminator!! Bwindi was totally different and a little bit more touristy although way down on pre-covid days. We again did the gorillas and the trek was even worse than the other two due to the dense forest and steep terrain. It also rained!! Viewing of the gorillas was again different and magical although we enjoyed the Mgahinga experience more. Sliding and slipping down the mountain in the rain was brutal but Fred was there to meet us in The Beast!! We drove back to Kampala stopping off at our favourite Mahingo Lodge again on the way. I also added Jinja and the site of the Speke identification of the source of the Nile. Fred was totally up for it!! This turned into an epic day with beautiful clouds piled up over Lake Victoria. Highly recommended. Finally back at the Serena it was time to say goodbye. We hugged and shed a tear and said goodbye to the guy who had shared one of the greatest trips of our lives. Go with Bamboo Eco Tours. They have the key to unlock the treasures within Uganda's preposterously beautiful land and magical people. You can thank me later!!!
3. 7 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzee And Wildlife Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This incredible safari is much rewarding, It covers Bwindi impenetrable national park and Queen Elizabeth national parks, the two are top destinations in Uganda and one Bwindi Impenetrable is among the top 5 destination in Africa because it is a home to half of the mountain gorillas population and a best destination for birding in Africa. Meet the rare tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector Queen Elizabeth National park. A nice view of lake Bunyonyi the 2rd deepest lake in Africa will make your relaxation more comfortable. You cant afford to miss chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura gorge, enjoy a boat cruise at kazinga channel watching a number of aquatic animals and birds.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, All activities (unless labeled as optional),Park fees (for non-residents), All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade), Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section) , All Fees and Taxes, A professional driver/guide, All transportation (unless labeled as optional), Roundtrips
Exclusions: Private transportation, International flights , Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour, Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.), Tips
Reviewed By elainevalles
I have been to African countries quite often but Uganda comes to the top of my favorite safari countries. The wildlife is not in plenty but at least it has a slice of every animal and some are endemic to this region only like the Mountain gorillas Ohhhh I liked the silver back in the jungles. Tree climbing lions, buffalo, chimps giraffes, zebras, hippos and beautiful birds and so one are all wrapped in one country. We had a warm welcome right from the airport by our guide and met so many friendly and happy people during our tour. Although some roads were not in good condition we never complained it was part of adventure. All reservation were handled well and everything as per the itinerary was covered and on time. Thanks Bird's Nest Safaris for making our safari experience a memorable one, we will surely recommend you to our friends.
4. 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Bamboo Ecotours organizes low cost and eco-conscious trips that benefit the guests and local communities. We invest up to 15% of our revenues into community projects such as rehabilitating health centres, building water catchment systems and providing education scholarships to students.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Gorilla trekking permits, transfers
Exclusions: Visas, travel insurance, and items of personal nature, Flights (domestic and international)
Reviewed By Quest402245
We are fanatically independent travellers who refuse to go for all-in packages but prefer to vet hotels ourselves and arrange independent transport. This may not be right for everyone but that's the way we roll. We made up our own itinerary for a Kenyan/Ugandan trip but the reality of real journey distances, gorilla permits and other unknowns drove us to choose a company that would respect our wishes while offering on-the-ground advice. The Ugandan leg was Bamboo Eco Tours. My first contact with Edison and his calm knowledgeable Whattsups assured us that we had chosen the right company. At one point I accidentally transferred our entire hotel pre-payments to the Eco Tours account. No problem. Edison transferred the money himself out of his account and to the correct parties. Integrity, professionalism and honesty are the fundamentals of this company. After the Kenyan shutdown we were forced (thankfully in retrospect!!) to cancel our 2 weeks there and add it onto our Ugandan itinerary. No problem!! Edison was on it and we arranged for an extended 26 day epic trip. We stayed a leisurely 5 nights in the Kampala Serena and met up with Fred. From the get go he was polite, friendly and extremely concerned that we would get everything we dreamed off out of this holiday. My first bizarre request was to visit the old Entebbe terminal where the famous July 3/4, 1976 raid was carried out by Israel to free hostages. Hotel: Sorry...it is a UN area and is off limits to tourists. Fred: Let me see what I can do. I have a friend.... The long and the short of it is Fred made it happen. We got a tour of the bullet-riddled tower and environs. Without Fred and Ecotours...forget it!! What a thrill and we hadn't even left Kampala yet!! We had a wonderful city tour with Fred who saw quickly that some midday RnR at the Serena was in order. Bless him!!! Next day it was the road!!! First stop was Mahingo Lodge near Lake Mburo. Fred quietly let us settle in before materialising like Jeeves to ask when we wanted to start next day. That was typical of his understated but efficient manner. We viewed lots of game in Fred's 4 wheel drive aka "The Beast"!! There was no place it could not go and Fred is a fantastically safe driver. Main roads in Uganda are excellent but the side roads are brutal!! No problem for The Beast!! Then on to Kyumbura Gorge where we were the only guests for 3 days!! We even had our own butler!! But that's another review!! Next to Mt Mgahinga Lodge sitting under 2 volcanoes; part of a string of volcanoes stretching into DRC Congo. This was Fred's home town so he was invaluable in getting us to the Silver back and Golden Monkey trekking sites on time and relaxed. Words cannot describe the experience of the Silverback encounter. A family of 9 gorillas in even terrain moving around you. We were alone but for the rangers, porters and trackers...no other tourists!!! I actually wept after the experience. One of the greatest moments spent travelling....ever!! The walk up to the jumping off point was surprisingly tough. Fred told me of a US lady who wanted to give up even at this point. He said to me that HE wanted to cry for her vanished dreams so he convinced her to go on and she did! What a guy!! On the journey home a small poor child stood by our car. I felt obliged to give him some money. As we drove away Fred spoke to him in Ugandan. I asked him what he had said. "Go give it to your mother to spend on books and clothes not on candy!!" Later I found out Fred had gone away and found out the mother to check he had given the money to her. That tells you everything you need to know about this wonderful person!! Then we drove to Bwindi as we had actually gotten TWO gorilla permits in case the trackers couldn't locate the families!! Trust me they ALWAYS get their man...or primate!! That was a heck of a drive but Fred enriched it by conversing on the terrain, the vegetables, fruit and local villages. What a trip!! The man literally eats and drinks like a bird and runs on power like a Terminator!! Bwindi was totally different and a little bit more touristy although way down on pre-covid days. We again did the gorillas and the trek was even worse than the other two due to the dense forest and steep terrain. It also rained!! Viewing of the gorillas was again different and magical although we enjoyed the Mgahinga experience more. Sliding and slipping down the mountain in the rain was brutal but Fred was there to meet us in The Beast!! We drove back to Kampala stopping off at our favourite Mahingo Lodge again on the way. I also added Jinja and the site of the Speke identification of the source of the Nile. Fred was totally up for it!! This turned into an epic day with beautiful clouds piled up over Lake Victoria. Highly recommended. Finally back at the Serena it was time to say goodbye. We hugged and shed a tear and said goodbye to the guy who had shared one of the greatest trips of our lives. Go with Bamboo Eco Tours. They have the key to unlock the treasures within Uganda's preposterously beautiful land and magical people. You can thank me later!!!
5. 3 Days Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 400 species of birds hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Visit the Royal making drum village where you meet and interact with the drum makers. Stopover at the Equator line for photography and refreshments There is birding in the park where you will see different bird species. There is mountain biking in the park which you will enjoy on your tour. Your will also enjoy culture encounters mostly performed by the Batwa people
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast
Exclusions:
Reviewed By africaexquisitetours
Cathie tour guide Uganda is your number one travel guide. The experience I have with her is not value for money, she is very organized and wise. she is trustworthy and so you are safe with her.book with her now for your better travel experience
6. 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Bunyonyi Mist Relaxation Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We make sure our clients are happy and we give our clients what they want. Making you happy and making sure you enjoy your holiday with out any worried is our priority.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Park fees,Gorilla permits, All activities, A professional, Airport transfer
Exclusions: International flights, Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour, Personal items,
Reviewed By Princemerald
My experience was waooooooow it was fun relaxing,cool, and refresh I really enjoyed my visit there.it was the best business vacation I have ever been too.i highly recommend you going there.
7. Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Culture Experience
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 19 reviews
This 3 Days Gorilla Safari takes you into the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to track the mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. The “impenetrable forest” protects nearly more than half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world and it is one of the best places to go gorilla trekking in Africa. In addition to seeing the mountain gorillas in Uganda, clients can engage in other adventure activities that include nature walks, forest walks, bird watching and local community tours.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Gamsham
It was so beautiful with Inspire African Safaris, the trip to Mburo was amazing with guide richards. I enjoyed seeing animals. It was all good preparation
8. 8 Days Murchison Falls, Chimpanzee & Gorilla Safari ( minimum 2 persons )
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
8 Days Murchison Falls, Chimpanzee tracking and Gorilla Safari offers the ultimate experience of Uganda's immense natural beauty and diversity. Spot all the big five in the Murchison falls, get close to Chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in the thick rain-forest, enjoy the beautiful scenery, the warm weather at Lake Bunyonyi.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions:
Reviewed By robg135
After a false start with another Trip Adviser package where I received very little communication, I booked this trip with Simba Africa Expeditions despite them having no customer reviews. I needn't have worried! Almost immediately I started receiving messages confirming my trip and arrangements. I did have to pay extra than advertised because I was a solo traveller, but the increase was relatively modest. It also meant that I had a personal guide and driver. Arnold was excellent, very knowledgeable about everything and obliging, ensuring that I wasn't short of food or water. My accommodation near Pakwach was unique and very comfortable. It was in easy reach of the National Park. From the get go I was busy with three game drives and a trip on the Nile river to Murchison Falls. But be prepared for an early start every morning! But so worth it with an abundance of wildlife, and I managed the 'big five' including a close encounter with a leopard. Arnold had so much knowledge of the wildlife and I learnt so much. And on top of that we got to walk with Rhinos in Ziwa Sanctuary. I would without hesitation recommend Simba Africa!
9. 5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Bamboo Ecotours organizes low cost and eco-conscious trips that benefit the guests and local communities. We invest up to 15% of our revenues into community projects such as rehabilitating health centres, building water catchment systems and providing education scholarships to students.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Transport, Gorilla & chimp permits, park entry fees
Exclusions: Visas, travel insurance, and items of personal nature
Reviewed By Quest402245
We are fanatically independent travellers who refuse to go for all-in packages but prefer to vet hotels ourselves and arrange independent transport. This may not be right for everyone but that's the way we roll. We made up our own itinerary for a Kenyan/Ugandan trip but the reality of real journey distances, gorilla permits and other unknowns drove us to choose a company that would respect our wishes while offering on-the-ground advice. The Ugandan leg was Bamboo Eco Tours. My first contact with Edison and his calm knowledgeable Whattsups assured us that we had chosen the right company. At one point I accidentally transferred our entire hotel pre-payments to the Eco Tours account. No problem. Edison transferred the money himself out of his account and to the correct parties. Integrity, professionalism and honesty are the fundamentals of this company. After the Kenyan shutdown we were forced (thankfully in retrospect!!) to cancel our 2 weeks there and add it onto our Ugandan itinerary. No problem!! Edison was on it and we arranged for an extended 26 day epic trip. We stayed a leisurely 5 nights in the Kampala Serena and met up with Fred. From the get go he was polite, friendly and extremely concerned that we would get everything we dreamed off out of this holiday. My first bizarre request was to visit the old Entebbe terminal where the famous July 3/4, 1976 raid was carried out by Israel to free hostages. Hotel: Sorry...it is a UN area and is off limits to tourists. Fred: Let me see what I can do. I have a friend.... The long and the short of it is Fred made it happen. We got a tour of the bullet-riddled tower and environs. Without Fred and Ecotours...forget it!! What a thrill and we hadn't even left Kampala yet!! We had a wonderful city tour with Fred who saw quickly that some midday RnR at the Serena was in order. Bless him!!! Next day it was the road!!! First stop was Mahingo Lodge near Lake Mburo. Fred quietly let us settle in before materialising like Jeeves to ask when we wanted to start next day. That was typical of his understated but efficient manner. We viewed lots of game in Fred's 4 wheel drive aka "The Beast"!! There was no place it could not go and Fred is a fantastically safe driver. Main roads in Uganda are excellent but the side roads are brutal!! No problem for The Beast!! Then on to Kyumbura Gorge where we were the only guests for 3 days!! We even had our own butler!! But that's another review!! Next to Mt Mgahinga Lodge sitting under 2 volcanoes; part of a string of volcanoes stretching into DRC Congo. This was Fred's home town so he was invaluable in getting us to the Silver back and Golden Monkey trekking sites on time and relaxed. Words cannot describe the experience of the Silverback encounter. A family of 9 gorillas in even terrain moving around you. We were alone but for the rangers, porters and trackers...no other tourists!!! I actually wept after the experience. One of the greatest moments spent travelling....ever!! The walk up to the jumping off point was surprisingly tough. Fred told me of a US lady who wanted to give up even at this point. He said to me that HE wanted to cry for her vanished dreams so he convinced her to go on and she did! What a guy!! On the journey home a small poor child stood by our car. I felt obliged to give him some money. As we drove away Fred spoke to him in Ugandan. I asked him what he had said. "Go give it to your mother to spend on books and clothes not on candy!!" Later I found out Fred had gone away and found out the mother to check he had given the money to her. That tells you everything you need to know about this wonderful person!! Then we drove to Bwindi as we had actually gotten TWO gorilla permits in case the trackers couldn't locate the families!! Trust me they ALWAYS get their man...or primate!! That was a heck of a drive but Fred enriched it by conversing on the terrain, the vegetables, fruit and local villages. What a trip!! The man literally eats and drinks like a bird and runs on power like a Terminator!! Bwindi was totally different and a little bit more touristy although way down on pre-covid days. We again did the gorillas and the trek was even worse than the other two due to the dense forest and steep terrain. It also rained!! Viewing of the gorillas was again different and magical although we enjoyed the Mgahinga experience more. Sliding and slipping down the mountain in the rain was brutal but Fred was there to meet us in The Beast!! We drove back to Kampala stopping off at our favourite Mahingo Lodge again on the way. I also added Jinja and the site of the Speke identification of the source of the Nile. Fred was totally up for it!! This turned into an epic day with beautiful clouds piled up over Lake Victoria. Highly recommended. Finally back at the Serena it was time to say goodbye. We hugged and shed a tear and said goodbye to the guy who had shared one of the greatest trips of our lives. Go with Bamboo Eco Tours. They have the key to unlock the treasures within Uganda's preposterously beautiful land and magical people. You can thank me later!!!
10. 6 Day Uganda Safari in Murchison Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable Park
This 6 day safari combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest with a wildlife safari in Murchison Falls National Park. The trip starts with a visit to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Wild animals that can be seen in this park include some of the big five such as elephants, buffaloes and lions; as well as giraffes, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos etc. The trip takes you further through the Albertine Rift to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to more than half of the remaining total population of the mountain gorillas. The trip starts in Kampala and ends in Kampala Entebbe Airport.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Flights
Reviewed By Gamsham
It was so beautiful with Inspire African Safaris, the trip to Mburo was amazing with guide richards. I enjoyed seeing animals. It was all good preparation
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