Gorilla Safari Package – 3 days Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
3 Days gorilla tracking in Uganda is the main activity done at Bwindi impenetrable National park, a habitat to close a half of world’s remain mountain gorillas. That’s why the government of Uganda saw it fit to habituate these endangered species to prevent their extinction. It was introduced to facilitate and support the protection of these giants.While on this 3day gorilla trekking, tourists are charged a fee to go for gorilla trekking in Bwindi peacefully and view these species in there natural habitats. Usually the gorilla safari starts from Kampala, after the pickup from Entebbe airport and getting refreshments.
You’re given a brief insight about the tour by our safari guide, the full details of the tour are below.
Day 1: TRAVEL FROM KAMPALA OR ENTEBBE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
First, you are picked up at your hotel of residence at 6:30AM after your breakfast, in order to avoid the morning traffic jam in kampala.
your driver guide will transfer you southwards to Bwindi National park, with en route stops for Equator experiment and lunch in Mbarara or Kabale depending on the day’s schedule. Arrive in Bwindi NP in the evening and relax at the lodge. Checkin at the Lodge, Dinner and Overnight stay.
Budget: Ruhija Gorilla friends’ camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Mid-range: Bweza Lodge/Ichumbi Lodge
Luxury: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/4 gorilla Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast, head to the park Headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an orientation plus meeting the guides as well as separation into the groups basing on which gorilla trekking Uganda group you are to be tracking.
From there you will set off for your thrill experience of the Gorillas in the Mist. Hiking within this mysterious and wonderful forest offers quite a lot to see as you make your way to see the Mountain Gorillas. The wildlife including additional primates, butterflies, mammals and birds, will certainly be very beautiful and really enhance this extremely special experience.
The tracking / trekking can entail some thorough climbing as well as hiking although when you come face to face with the tranquil yet potent Mountain Gorillas, watching them only a few meters away from you observing the group, the baby with the mothers, the gorillas partaking their everyday routine just right in front of you is all very overwhelming. You can never find any mountain gorillas living in the zoo, save for just in this not large area of Africa where a number of the remnant mountain gorillas can be seen.
Luckily because of too many efforts, this population is thriving and well surviving within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and visitors get the opportunity of observing them at close proximity.
After you will get back to the Lodge for refreshments and if you’re still strong enough you can decide to go for an evening community walk in community, after back to the lodge, Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Lake Bunyonyi – Drive to Kampala – Departure.
After your overnight stay in Bwindi check out for a local boat ride along waters of Lake Bunyonyi. Later start your journey back to Kampala passing through rolling hills with terraces.
This journey entertains with en route viewing of the lush vegetation of different areas you will go through. Lunch is provided in Mbarara. After lunch you continue to Kampala. Our guide will drop you at the hotel or at the airport for your flight back home. End of Safari.
Package includes
- Gorilla permit.
- Airport Pick up
- Accommodation.
- Meals on booked programe.
- Ground transportation.
- Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi
- Batwa cultural Experience.
- English speaking driver guide.
- Drinking water
Excludes
- Laundry
- Tipping Fees.
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary