So, it’s been a while since you’ve had a proper trip and you’re itching to go somewhere new. How about crossing a few bucket-list items this coming summer? Safaris over several days, trekking in the jungle searching for gorillas and going to East Africa?
Come and join us this June 1st, 2022, as we embark on an 8-day journey through the Pearl of Africa: Uganda.
3 WHYs?
WHY UGANDA?
Visit one of the only 3 countries in the world where you can see gorillas in the wild and watch the BIG FOUR (leopards, lions, buffaloes and elephants) as part of a safari. Uganda is safe, open for tourism, and has e-visas and visas on arrival for most nationalities.
WHY CHOOSE BUUTU SAFARIS?
By traveling with a Ugandan company, you are not only supporting the local economy but also protecting endangered animals by engaging in sustainable tourism that helps preserve conservation efforts. Buutu Safaris has been operating since the 1990s and only uses local accommodation and employees to boost eco-tourism and help prevent illegal hunting (poaching).
WHY GO GLOBAL WITH SIBU?
I'm on a journey to break stereotypes and to push people to travel as much as possible. The world isn't as dangerous and scary as the media pegs it to be. Looking to get out of your comfort zone and make new friends while traveling? This is the chance to do so!
*Game Drive (or safari): viewing wildlife in the comfort of an open 4×4 vehicle.
**Big game or game: large mammals – lions, leopards, black rhinoceros, elephants, etc.
ITINERARY
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Wake up to the sound of the wilderness and embark on an early morning game drive. We’ll look out for leopards, buffalo, antelope and lions, among other big game that inhabit the Mweya peninsula. Also look out for the smaller wildlife, especially the banded mongoose troops in this area. Return to the lodge for lunch then set off for a boat cruise along the beautiful Kazinga channel. The channel is teeming with aquatic wildlife like crocodiles and various bird species that flock this area. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Drive to Ishasha sector – Tree climbing Lion territory
After breakfast, we’ll drive to the Ishasha sector. After a lunch break, we’ll embark on an evening game drive to search for tree climbing lions and more game including, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. Return to the bush lodge for the night’s stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you’ll arrive in the late afternoon. Unwind in the peaceful forest side lodge as you prepare for the action filled day of gorilla trekking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We will head to the park office at 08:00am for a briefing. Thereafter, the rangers will walk you down the narrow forest paths through the thick undergrowth as you search for the gorilla families.
Trekking can take between 2-6 hours. It is most advisable for trekkers to be in good physical condition before embarking on the trails. Get in close proximity with the gorillas as you quietly observe these pacific primates in their natural habitat. Watch the Gorillas eat, groom and play. Packed lunch is offered during the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for the rest of the day. Arrive in time for lunch and thereafter head for a hike in the hills followed by a canoe ride on the lake in a dugout canoe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi
Spend the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon, we will start our excursion to Joshua’s Island where we are in for a treat and a feel of the local life in Lake Bunyonyi. Learn to make a rolex (traditional Ugandan cuisine) and see how traditional millet beer is made as you hang out at local bar and in a homestead. Option of hiking, quad biking and swimming in the lake are also on offer.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Drive to Entebbe
After breakfast we’ll embark on an 8-hour drive back to Entebbe where we will arrive in the evening hours.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodation: No accommodation.
Rated 5* on trip advisor and 4.7* on google maps
