3 Day Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking safari.
- 3 Days
Description
Duration
3 Days
Group Size
1-8
Language
English
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
- Up-close encounter with a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat.
- Scenic drive through Uganda's beautiful countryside, featuring rolling hills, terraced farms, and traditional villages.
- Opportunity to spot various bird species and forest wildlife within Bwindi Forest.
- Guided trek through the ancient rainforest with experienced ranger guides.
- One unforgettable hour observing mountain gorillas as they feed, play, and interact.
- Spectacular views of the mist-covered forests and mountains of southwestern Uganda.
- Cultural interaction with local communities near Bwindi (optional).
- Comfortable lodge accommodation surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
- Professional safari guide and private transportation throughout the tour.
- Photography opportunities of Uganda's breathtaking landscapes and wildlife.
- Experience one of Africa's most sought-after wildlife encounters and a lifetime bucket-list adventure.
Safari Highlights at a Glance
✓ Mountain Gorilla Trekking
✓ Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Experience
✓ Scenic Road Trip Through Uganda
✓ Experienced Ranger-Guided Trek
✓ Beautiful Forest and Mountain Views
✓ Bird Watching Opportunities
✓ Local Community Encounters
✓ Comfortable Safari Lodge Stay
✓ Lifetime Wildlife Experience
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit (US$800 per person)
- 2 nights accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, etc.)
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Transfer from Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable National Park.
Your tour guide will pick you from your hotel in Kampala, very early in the morning to begin
your trip to the Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park, home to half of the worlds
endangered mountain Gorillas.
The drive from Kampala to Bwindi lasts for 8-9 hours, and you will therefore have several
stopovers during the journey including a stopover at the equator where you will have an
opportunity to take pictures and grab a few refreshments as well as African crafts which you
can obtain from the local craft shops before hitting the road again.
The next stop will be in Mbarara town where you will have a lunch break. The guide will take
you to one of the tourist restaurants in the town, with options of you trying local or continental
dishes for lunch. After lunch, embark on your journey once more, proceeding directly to the
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park and direct to your lodge where you will check in for
dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
Bwindi Neck View lodge, Trekkers Tervan Cottages, Bwindi community Rest camp
(budget)
Ichumbi Gorilla lodge or Gorilla valley lodge or (Mid-range)
Nkuringo Gorilla lodge or Ruhija Gorilla Safari lodge or Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge or
Four Gorilla lodge (luxury)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 2 - Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi opt (Batwa Experience)
After an early morning breakfast head to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla
trekking. After the briefing you will be divided in groups of 8 and then head into the Bwindi
forest to search for the mountain gorillas. It usually takes between 1– 6 hours trek to find the
Mountain gorillas. The activity is surely strenuous but then again fully rewarding on sight of the
huge gorillas, you will be able to take pictures and observe their various characters as they feed
play and relate. Your allowed a full hour with these creatures and thereafter head back to the
park headquarters.
In the afternoon your will transfer to lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful lake dotted with several islands
or can opt for Batwa trail experience
Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruise and Transfer back to Kampala
After an early morning breakfast, head for a boat cruise on lake Bunyonyi in which you will visit
several islands as you learn about the lake and the history of the people living in the area.
Return to the hotel, pack up and then embark on the journey to Kampala with a stopover at
Igongo cultural Centre where you will have lunch and also take a mini-tour in the Centre to
know more about the Ankole culture. Then drive to Kampala it could be to the hotel or the
airport in case you’re to catch your flight back.
End of Tour
Includes & Excludes
Tour includes
Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking permits
All activities on itinerary & park entry fees
Accommodation and meals
Transport in Standard Safari vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Drinking water
Airport pick up and drop
Package Excludes
International Flights
Items of Personal Nature
Tips and Gratuity
Maps
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