This 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park takes you Gorilla Trekking as the main highlight of all visits and is the major reason why very many people visit Uganda. A Gorilla trek within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park is a once in a lifetime experience. On the other hand, Uganda is recognized as a very safe and more so secure country in which you can see these Gorillas in a serene surrounding. Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park is Located in Southwestern Uganda at the Border with Rwanda and Congo and is 512 KM from Kampala. This Uganda safari and gorilla Adventure is a great chance to get up close to the rare Mountain Gorillas, The Gentle giants can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda and Parc National Des Volcans in Rwanda.
Tour Highlights:
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Safari, Afternoon guided community Walk.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Park
Our Safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe at about 6:00 am, it’s a full day’s drive West through the beautiful Ugandan countryside to the ancient rainforests of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Enroute stop at the Equator for Photographs and Equator Experiment, Lunch and later proceed into the mountainous south-western region of Uganda through terraced hillsides dotted with traditional settlements. Expect to arrive at our picturesque accommodation on the edge of the forest in the late afternoon. Dinner and Overnight at
- Luxury Accommodation: Mahogany Springs, Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Gorilla Resort
- Midrange Accommodation: Gorilla safari Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Lodge, Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp.
- Budget Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Wagtail Eco safari Camp, Bwindi View Bandas.
Note: Accommodation Areas depend on the Gorilla Group you will be tracking.
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Gorilla Forest.
Very early in the morning before 8:00 am, after an early breakfast, report to the ranger station for a briefing with the guides, set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla tracking can be strenuous, you will need to carry a packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots or jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require one by park rangers.
In case you have the afternoon free, take a guided village walk to nearby communities to see and experience the different aspects of Ugandan lives, cultures and lifestyles like the Batwa pygmies. Drive back to the Lodge for Dinner and Overnight as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3:Transfer back to Kampala.
After Breakfast, we drive back to Kampala, Enroute stop for lunch and on arrival transfer to the airport for your outbound flight home or hotel.
The above 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour Includes:
- Safari Vehicle Transportation and Fuel
- An English-speaking driver/guide
- All Accommodation and Meals as per Itinerary
- Gorilla Tracking permit
- All park entrance fees and other Activities as specified in the itinerary
- Guided Community Walk
The above 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour excludes:
- International flights
- personal travel insurance
- All drinks \ Beverages not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature