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4-Day Journey Through Bwindi Forest In Uganda
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a journey to Bwindi Forest in Uganda, a haven for some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas. Nestled within the lush greenery of this ancient rainforest, have the incredible opportunity to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. In addition to the gorillas, Bwindi Forest is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, and many tropical bird species.

Highlights
  • Venture deep into Bwindi Forest in search of the mountain gorillas
  • Capture stunning photographs of the unique flora and fauna that surround you
  • Go for a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Day 1: Entebbe Airport and hotel transfer expand_more
    • Receive a warm welcome on your arrival at Entebbe International Airport; guide will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel or any other arranged hotel as you relax from the jet lag and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

  • Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest expand_more
    • After breakfast, Check out the hotel and embark on a road trip to western Uganda, aiming for the gorilla land of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This is a long day drive of approximately 7 hours with a lunch stopover en route. Though long, the drive takes you through different features, including tropical rain forests, savannah fields and the terraced hills of Kigezi, famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa.

    • Make a stopover at the equator for a while to buy some snacks and take some photos.

    • Arrive in the late evening for relaxation as you wait for the next day’s adventure with dinner and overnight.

  • Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest expand_more
    • Eat breakfast, attend a briefing by park ranger guides, and then depart with picnic lunch boxes to start the trekking. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more to find the mountain gorillas as you hike up and down slippery slopes with dense mist-covered vegetation. Hence you will have packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought after creatures-the mountain gorillas.

    • Reach the mountain gorillas, and you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behaviour as you take photos.

  • Day 4: Lake Mburo National Park expand_more
    • Have breakfast early, and we go for a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. This park is famous for zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, cape buffalos and many tropical bird species.

    • Return to Kampala and transfer to Entebbe International Airport on your flight depending on your flight schedule.

What's Included
  • Gorilla permit

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Guides & park fees

What's Excluded
  • International flight ticket

  • Tourist insurance

  • Beverages

  • Tips

Know before you go
  • Key attractions include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, National Park. It is a biodiverse, mountainous area in southwest Uganda. It's home to many of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, who feed on roots, leaves and fruits from the park’s many tree and fern species. 
  • Limited numbers of viewing permits help protect the endangered gorilla families. In the park, rough paths weave amid dense forests, home to many butterflies and birds.
Meeting Point

Entebbe International Airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 4 USD 1900 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 1900 / person