3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Details

Stop at the Equator, Gorilla Trekking, Guided Village Walk, and Community Tour.

Destinations

UGANDA Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Duration

3 Days

Availabilty

All Year Round


3 DAYS  GORILLA TREKKING TOUR TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST

TOUR OVERVIEW

This 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes you to the Southwestern part of Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and the main Activity is tracking the rare Gentle and humble Giants, the Mountain Gorillas in their natural Home as you penetrate the impenetrable Bwindi Forest. This 3 Days Gorilla Tour can either be designed for you to begin your Tour from Uganda and head southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or from Kigali Rwanda heading North West through the border to Uganda. As these are Close airports to Bwindi Forest National Park, However Charter Flights can as well be Organized to reduce the driving distances to the Gorilla Park.

3 DAYS  GORILLA TREKKING TOUR IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST DETAILED ITINERARY 

DAY 1: TRANSFER FROM KAMPALA / ENTEBBE TO  BWINDI GORILLA PARK.

We pick you up from your hotel, departing from Kampala / Entebbe at about 7:00 am and head to Western Uganda. A brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs. During the drive, you will see long-horned Ankole cattle, the rolling hills and terraced landscapes of the region, and beautiful panoramas. We shall enjoy an Enroute lunch break in Mbarara Town. We arrive at the Lodge in Bwindi Forest National Park late in the evening for Dinner and Overnight

Meal plan: (Lunch, Dinner)
Luxury Accommodations: Mahogany Springs, Buhoma Lodge, Gorilla Resort, Chameleon Hill Resort.
Midrange / Semi Luxury Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge, Silverback Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Lodge.
Budget Accommodation: Buhoma Community Bandas, Buhoma View Bandas, Kisoro Tourist Hotel, Broadbill Camp, Trekkers Tavern.

Estimated Distance from Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: 550Km
Estimated Time: About 8-9Hours Drive
Daily Flights from Entebbe / Kajjansi to Kihihi: 90Minutes

DAY 2: GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI FOREST

Very early in the morning, after your Breakfast, we Report to the Ranger Station before 8:00 am, for a briefing with the guides, and set off for your Gorilla tracking activity in the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable. Gorilla tracking can be strenuous, you will need to carry a packed lunch, drinking water, wear comfortable boots or jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes, put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds and take a rain jacket. Walking sticks will be made available for those that require them by the park rangers. After your trek, you will be transferred back to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon to relax

In case you have the afternoon free, have a guided village walk to nearby communities to see and experience the different aspects of Ugandan lives, cultures and lifestyles like the Batwa pygmies.
Dinner and overnight as above (FB).

DAY 3: TRANSFER FROM BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST BACK TO KAMPALA / ENTEBBE

Morning breakfast and we depart by road back to Kampala, En-route lunch and on arrival in Kampala we shall proceed to our Hotel or we transfer to Entebbe airport for Flight Home or  Entebbe Town for overnight.

End of your 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The above 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is inclusive of;

  • gorilla trekking permit
  • 2 Nights Accommodation and Meals
  • Community Tour
  • Entrance fees
  • National park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Enroute meals
  • Equator Visit
  • Relevant Government Taxes
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

The above 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park excludes;

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Airfares
  • Personal Insurance
  • Visas

With changeable weather conditions and dense forest vegetation, The rain can be unpredictable in the Virungas and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Areas, it is advisable to take layers of protective clothing. We recommend wearing the following:

  • rain gear
  • Waterproof walking shoes or hiking boots are essential.
  • Gardening gloves for protection against stinging plants
  • Long trousers and long-sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the forest to avoid insect stings.
  • t-shirt
  • long-sleeved top
  •  warm fleece/jumper
  •  thick trousers
  • thick wool socks (and gaiters preferably)
  • strong lightweight, waterproof walking boots
  •  hat with brim
  •  garden gloves to aid scrambling up banks
  •  wear sturdy shoes.
  •  water
  • packed lunch and snacks
  • binoculars
  • sunglasses
  • camera/video camera with spare battery, memory cards or film
  • light-weight rain Mac / poncho

Walking sticks are available at the Park headquarters and porters can be
hired for approx. US$20.
A sealed plastic bag around the camera/lenses will help keep them dry on the
trek.
Pockets are useful for valuables and spare camera batteries/lenses etc. as all other equipment must be left with porters approx. 200 meters away from the gorilla groups.

 

For more information about our 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park;
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