You have always wished to trek gorillas but your time has always limited you? This 3 day Luxury gorilla trekking tour to Bwindi is then perfect for you. You will spend 3 days in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in southwestern Uganda and home to half of the endangered mountain gorillas (approximately 400 individuals).. Depending on availability of gorilla permits at the time of confirmation, you may trek gorillas in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga or Nkuringo
Highlights
You’ll go to Uganda
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
You’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Activities: gorilla tracking
Getting around: open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost
Things To Consider
Accommodation is Inclusive
Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
Tour Can Depart any day
Tour can be customized
Solo travelers can join this tour
Age Limit: 15 years and above
DAY 1: To Bwindi NP for your luxury gorilla trekking tour
Depart EntebbeKampala for your 8-9 road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in South western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the number of mountain gorillas in the whole world and is the only place where chimpanzees co-exist with Mountain Gorillas. You will have an en route stopover at the Equator crossing for photographic and simple experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for Lunch. After lunch, you will embark on your scenic drive to Bwindi NP or Kabale for overnight at Buhom Lodge or Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation:Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast Not Included)
Drinks: Drinking Water
DAY 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the Park headquarters for registration and joining others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and the don’ts during your Gorilla Trek. Once this is done, you will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you from half an hour to three quarters of the day. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them before trekking back to the Park headquarter. This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered Creatures. You will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and thus contributing to the conservation of mountain gorillas. Overnight at Buhoma Lodge or Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation:Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs.
Meals: All Meals Included
Drinks: Drinking Water
DAY 3: Drive to Entebbe/Kampala or Entebbe Airport
After your breakfast, you will be driven to Kampala or Entebbe for your post tour accommodation or you may choose to fly out of Uganda today. You will use the same route enabling you to have a second stop over at the Equator.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Mineral Water
End of Tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost
You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel)
