5 Days Ruhija Gorillas & Ishasha Wildlife: Ruhija Sector
Safari overview of your 5 days Ruhija gorillas & Ishasha wildlife
The 5 days Ruhija gorillas & Ishasha wildlife is the best 4nights/5days Uganda safari offering you a chance to engage in gorilla trekking and game viewing experiences. You will be exploring Ruhija sector of Bwindi while tracking mountain gorillas in any of the region’s 4 habituated groups; Mukiza, Oruzongo, Habinyanja and Bitukura. Ruhija is the Eastern gorilla trekking region of Bwindi National Park, a 331sq.kms park which hosts 459 mountain gorillas.
The 5 days Ruhija gorillas & Ishasha wildlife also covers Ishasha game drive in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park which is famous for tree climbing lions. You will spend 2 nights in Ishasha sector before you return to Kampala.
Brief itinerary of the 5 days Ruhija gorillas & Ishasha wildlife
Day 1: Bwindi National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Day 3: Bwindi to Ishasha-Evening game drive
Day 4: Full day game drive Ishasha sector
Day 5: From Ishasha to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of this five days gorilla trek & Ishasha tour
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Start day one of your 5 days Ruhija gorillas & Ishasha wildlife trip with breakfast, briefing from your tour leader and after, transfer to Ruhija region of Bwindi National Park 8-9 hours’ drive. Drive via beautiful cities like Masaka, Mbarara and make a stopover at Equator crossing and later settle for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre. Arrive early to check into a lodge at Ruhija, Eastern side of Bwindi.
Accommodation
Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge-Luxury
Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp-Midrange
Broadbill Forest Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp-Budget
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Ruhija sector
Have breakfast early and after, assemble at Ruhija for briefing about gorilla trekking rules and to be allocated to gorilla group. Begin trekking gorillas via Ruhija trailhead 2-6 hours and you will be guaranteed of 1 hour encounter with gorilla family in Ruhija area. After observing the Ruhija gorilla family and photography, walk back to relax at the lodge, have lunch and visit the Batwa community to understand deeply about Batwa life.
Accommodation
Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge-Luxury
Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp-Midrange
Broadbill Forest Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp-Budget
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Ishasha-Evening game drive
Enjoy your breakfast, after, drive from Ruhija East of Bwindi to Ishasha the Southern area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s second biggest park sitting in the western side. Arrive early, have lunch, relax and after, go enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive.
Accommodation
Ishasha Wilderness Camp-Luxury option
Ishasha Jungle Lodge-Midrange
Enjojo Lodge, @ the River Ishasha Camp-Budget
Day 4: Full day game drive in Ishasha sector
Breakfast early and after, go explore more about Ishasha sector on long day game drive. Today, you will be lucky to enjoy great sightings of diverse wildlife but especially the tree climbing lions; African bush elephants, Buffaloes, lots of Antelopes, Birds etc. Drive back for lunch and return to the wilderness to enjoy evening game drive Ishasha, sight a range of animal species as they rush to their habitats for overnight stay.
Accommodation
Ishasha Wilderness Camp-Luxury option
Ishasha Jungle Lodge-Midrange
Enjojo Lodge, @ the River Ishasha Camp-Budget
Day 5: Transfer From Ishasha to Kampala/Entebbe
Have breakfast early and drive back from Ishasha Queen Elizabeth NP, 5-6 hours’ drive to Kampala or Entebbe Airport (EBB) for flight back home.
End of your 5 days Ruhija gorillas & Ishasha wildlife
Tour includes
Ruhija gorilla permits ($700 per person)
Park entry fees
Game drives-Ishasha Queen Elizabeth
Bottled water
Travel in 4WD rental vehicle
Full time English speaking guide
Relevant government taxes
Accommodation for 4 nights and meals
Tour excludes
Tips
Personal insurance
Uganda entry visas fees
Telephone calls
Cigarettes
Shopping
Laundry service
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