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Close encounters with gorillas in the natural setting. Sightseeing and relaxation in the beautiful lake Bunyonyi.

2 Days Queen Elizabeth tour and safari to Uganda's second biggest national park (Queen Elizabeth national park) gives you a chance to a memorable game drive to spot the tree climbing lions, buffaloes, kobs, warthogs, elephants, leopards, waterbucks and many more wildlife. Also you are taken for a boat ride on the Kazinga channel to spot many bird species like kingfishers, animals like buffaloes, elephants on the water banks and the crocodiles.

Lake Mburo national park (LMNP) is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks and is located in kiruhura district in the western Uganda, the park is situated about 30 kilometers by road, east of Mbarara, the largest city in the sub-region,Lake Mburo National game Park harbors several wildlife species not observed else where in Uganda.like:Etopi, bush buck, common duiker, oribi, Defassa water buck and Bofor reed buck, while the lake and lush fringing vegetation support healthy populations of buffalo, warthog, and hippopotamus. Large herds of the majestic eland keep roaming the park. The sitatunga confines itself to the swampy areas of the park. Only two diurnal primates occur in Lake Mburo: the vervet monkey and olive baboon. It's the closest national park from Kampala City, and easily accessible in just one day or 2 days for those who have time in Uganda.

Encounter the gorillas firsthand on your trekking expedition. With a strenuous day trekking, it would be ideal to find a better place for relaxation. That place will certainly be Lake Bunyonyi – place of little birds. You will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi after the gorilla Trekking. Enjoy a swim in the lake before a return to Entebbe. 5% of the profit will be shared to a Health Initiative, a project aimed at providing free Health Services to Vulnerable communities in Uganda.

Experience the wonders of Lake Mburo National Park on our thrilling 2-day adventure. Day 1 features a scenic journey from Kampala, immersing you in Uganda's breathtaking landscapes. Explore the park's diverse ecosystems on a refreshing nature walk, spotting zebras, impalas, and captivating bird species. Witness the park's nocturnal creatures during an exhilarating night game safari. Capture a memorable photo at the equator before retiring for the night. Day 2 offers a choice between an invigorating cycling excursion or a thrilling wildlife safari, encountering wildlife up close. Reflect on your unforgettable memories before returning to Kampala, with a stop at the equator to commemorate your incredible journey.

Getting an up-close encounter with the Mountain gorillas during your visit to Bwindi impenetrable National park, the tree-climbing lions are only found in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, an encounter with Chimpanzees, man's closest relative will leave you lasting memories, while the hot springs at sepaya will leave you jaw-dropping.

Most guests that book safaris will scarcely find a package that allows them to both do sightseeing and get a taste of local experiences in the city of the safari country. This tour aims to provide guests with a chance to experience both the gorilla trekking adventure as well as experience Kampala city up-close and personal with and alongside locals

This short but packed tour is ideal for travellers who want a 1-day or weekend safari trip with a rich serving of cultural interactions. The tour includes a day time game drive of Lake Mburo National Park, guided walks on the foot trails of the park, a night time game drive (for the 2-day option), a tour of the Igongo cultural museum, stops at local markets for fresh in-season fruit and to meet local vendors, a visit to the Biharwe eclipse monument (for the 2-day option) and a stop at a local drum making factory for some authentic crafts. The tour also includes a stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe. Guests selecting the 2-day option will also enjoy a night at the magnificent Rwakobo Rock Lodge (subject to availability) or the Igongo Country Hotel

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.

It has the most rewarding Gorilla tracking and as well as the tour of lake Bunyonyi the spectacular scenery that will leave the clients appreciating their little time spend on the tour of the Country.

The amazing 3 Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Adventure takes you to Uganda’s most visited National Park. It is located in the Western Part of Uganda with an Area of 1,9785sq Km. The Park has a diverse eco system and an ideal habitat for big game, insects, primates and Bird species. The Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions in Ishasha plain’s Fig Trees, crater lakes, forested gorges that are home to chimpanzees, Savannah plains, swamps, rivers, and the beautiful Kazinga channel which is home to an abundance of wildlife on its banks and the highest number of bird species in Uganda and any protected area in East Africa. With a back drop of the Magnificent Rwenzori Mountains the Park’s dozens of enormous craters, rolling green Hills and Panoramic views make it a Perfect destination to Visit.

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.

Crossing the equator, fantastic view of tea plantations, hot springs, and stunning views of crater lakes, experience a scenic game drive to view different wildlife.

Experience the thrill of seeing endangered mountain gorillas in the wild on this 3-day gorilla-tracking safari in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In Bwindi, you will hike through the thick rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. After finding the gorillas, you will spend up to one hour watching them eat, rest and play around before returning to the starting point. Beyond the gorillas, you will enjoy Uganda’s culture and stunning landscape on this short safari. Take a closer look at the day-by-day itinerary to get a detailed idea of how this safari flows and how it would feel for you. Keep in mind that all our packages are fully customizable and we can adjust them to meet your specific needs.

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.

3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park safari gives you the opportunity to explore the 2nd largest National Park in Uganda and a UNESCO heritage site with lots of Game viewing and a remarkable boat cruise. 3 Days Queen Elizabeth Luxury Safari Overview This package is favors luxury clients most. The accommodation included in this package, Mweya Safari Lodge is apparently the best in the national park. There is also an option of flying to and from Mweya Airstrip.

Our 4 Day Lake Mburo wildlife, boat, and cultural safari starts and ends in Kampala. Those in Mbarara can do the same itinerary and our driver guide will instead meet you in Mbarara. Lake Mburo National Park is recovering from the wildlife-human conflicts of the 1970-80s where some important animals like lions were killed to extinction. With efforts of Uganda wildlife Authority to restore Lake Mburo to its former glory, some animals such as lions and giraffes have been restored. This trip is meant for those that would like to combine wildlife viewing, boat excursions, and culture or community visits.

3 days Queen Elizabeth Safari, a park with abundance of diverse nature and wildlife is your ideal National Park to visit for a short trip while in Uganda.

This is the closest national park to the city. Its a perfect scenery for birdwatchers and park enthusiasists. The park has 350 species of birds. This park should be on the geologist's bucket list as it has rocks that are over 500 million years old.