For this tour, you visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South western part of Uganda for unrivalled encounters with the Mountain Gorillas. On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.
Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Bwindi
After breakfast in the morning, you embark our Safari jeep. The journey to Bwindi starts via Kampala- Masaka- Mbarara road.
En route stop over at the equator is included for brief explanation, photos and snacks plus buying of some crafts and souvenirs sold around.
After that session, continue with the journey to the Park, lunch is provided in Mbarara town. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi where you will arrive in the evening. Check in for relaxation, diner and overnight stay. Accommodation Options include:
Budget: Ruhija Gorilla friends’ camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp/Silver back lodge
Luxury: Mahogany springs/Chameleon Hill/Buhoma lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Have early morning breakfast, after drive to the starting point where you are briefed by the park officials about how to behave in the jungles.
You will be divided into groups of 8 people since each gorilla family is allowed to be visited by one group of eight people per day.
After briefing, each group is assigned to park rangers for the journey heading to the Jungle following the permanently established routes in search of these apes.
After locating these apes in the Jungles you are allowed to stay in their presence for only one hour while seeing them playing, feeding, laughing plus taking photos and videos of them.
After the one hour experience return to the Park offices for Gorilla trekking certificate award and then after return to the lodge for relaxation or visit the Batwa people in their local communities.
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.
- Ground transportation.
- English speaking driver guide.
- Drinking water
Excludes
- Laundry
- Tipping Fees.
- International flights
- Visas
- Drinks/Beverages.
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary
