Uganda Gorilla trekking and Ssese Island beach holiday

Uganda Gorilla trekking and Ssese Island beach holiday – beach holiday on Lake Victoria

Our Uganda Gorilla trekking and Ssese Island beach holiday takes you to south western Uganda to see the amazing endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park a very special wildlife experience. Although the initial drive is quite long, there are plenty of interesting stops along the way including the Equator line.

On your return, you will spend time searching for animals in Lake Mburo National Park and then visit the beautiful Ssese islands to discover the little known secrets of Kalangala.  Take a guided forest walk and keep your eyes peeled for the monkeys and bird species that call it home.

HIGHLIGHTS

Spend an hour with the habituated Gorilla family

Enjoy abundant wildlife and spectacular views in the National Park

Boat safari on Lake Mburo

Stop at the Equator Line

Guided Forest nature walk

Relaxing on the finest sand beaches

OVERVIEW

Day One: Leave for Bwindi Forest, the home of the endangered Mountain Gorillas

Day Two: Gorilla tracking a once in a lifetime experience with the thrilling gentle giants

Day Three: Drive to Uganda’s smallest savannah park for a game drive

Day Four: Boat safari and 16:00 ferry transfer to the Ssese Islands

Day Five: Morning forest walk and afternoon relaxing

Day Six: Take the 08:00 ferry to Entebbe and visit the Crafts market and flight home.

 Although Ugandan seasons have become less predictable in recent years, peak tourist seasons usually coincide with dry seasons. When choosing your dates consider:

Uganda is visited all-year round destination with a pleasant climate and temperatures averaging in the mid 20s⁰C. The huge variety in altitude means temperatures varies around the country (but this also means increased biodiversity).

Flight prices often increase in European/American holiday seasons.

There are fewer tourists in low seasons so you can have the place to yourselves.

Many hotels offer all-year prices so the price of your visit may not change much between seasons

Most major roads going from the capital, Kampala, up-country are tarmac. Conditions on murram roads may worsen, to varying degrees, in rainy season.

Rainy season can be good for bird watching as there is more food (bugs) available

If you are targeting certain bird species, ask our advice on breeding and migration seasons

Should you plan to climb the Rwenzori Mountains, dry seasons are best.

Hiking may be better in rainy seasons when it is cooler.

 Please note

Gorilla permits are required to track the Mountain Gorillas. The minimum age is 15 years. Gorilla permits are limited to eight people per habituated Gorilla family. Chimpanzee permits are also required to track the Chimpanzees and the minimum age is 12 years.

Contact Great Adventure Safaris for more information about Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Ssese Island beach holiday and we help you plan your Uganda safari accordingly