3-Day exciting gorilla trek at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Highlights
Kampala, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe
nature, safari, Wildlife
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a 3-day gorilla trekking tour, a magical journey in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of East Africa, where you can spot the elusive mountain gorillas. Observe their behaviour, appreciate the beautiful landscapes ranging from plantations and hills and capture amazing shots at the equator.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National park
- You will be picked up from Entebbe/ Kampala for your first day of the 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour.
- The drive time from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda is between 8-9 hours. Although it may seem quite a long drive, it is worth it because you get to enjoy the countryside scenery with some of the most beautiful landscapes ranging from plantations, hills, all the way to the Virunga massive. Just keep your cameras near you and your driver will definitely stop if you need him to, so that you can capture that beautiful moment.
Have an en-route stopover at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for the photography and a simple experiment before you continue to Mbarara town for lunch.
Embark on your scenic drive after lunch to Bwindi NP or Kabale for overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge
Meals: Lunch & dinner (breakfast not included)
Drinks: Drinking water
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Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi National Park
Eat your early morning breakfast, and your guide will drive you to Ruhija Park headquarters for briefing and join others for briefing before heading into the forest for your gorilla trek. This trek can last for between 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the location of the mountain gorilla family on that particular day.
Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them while observing their behaviour, taking photographs before you return to the park headquarters for your certificate that confirms that you have tracked gorillas in Uganda.
Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water
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Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe Airport
After breakfast, drive to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation, or you may choose to fly out of Uganda on the last day of your tour.
Since you will use the same route back, you will have another stop at the Equator crossing for photo moments, buying souvenirs or just relaxing before continuing to Kampala/Entebbe.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Drinks: Mineral water
End of the Tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |