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3-day Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Wildlife

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Track and watch endangered mountain gorillas found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in this 3-day tour. Drive from Arusha towards the forest to visit the cradles of these great apes, watch them in the wild and have one of the most fulfilling experiences in life.

Highlights
  • Track the gorilla family in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Observe the lives and behaviour of these elusive animals
  • Admire views of the hills, farmlands, and savanna in the Mbarara stretch 
  • Day 1: Road transfer to Bwindi (Approx. 10 hours ) expand_more
    • You will be picked up by your tour guide from Entebbe or Kampala at 6 am. Drive towards Masaka with a brief stop at the Equator.

    • Continuing with your journey to Masaka through roadside trading centres; most of the roadside markets in this area trade in handcrafts, cultural items, and fruits.

    • Embark on the Mbarara stretch through the Ankole cattle corridor. This part of the journey is very scenic with hills, farmlands, and savanna. Have lunch at Igongo in Mbarara. This place is famous for serving delicious local cuisine buffets. Fast foods are available on order.

    • Drive for another 5-6 hours via Ntungamu – Rukungiri before you turn off onto a dirt road through Kanungu to Bwindi.

    • Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and stay the night here. 

  • Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest expand_more
    • Have an early breakfast and proceed to the park office for briefing before the tracking begins. Depending on which gorilla family you have been allocated, you will join a group of other travellers, a ranger and an armed guard. Gorilla tracking may take between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the gorilla's activities and movement. The gorilla tracking activity is strenuous and requires physical fitness.

    • Hike up and down the steep terrain in this dense forest. The sight of these great apes is worth the hike. Allowed an hour to view the gorillas before you exit the forest.

    • Take a guided walk through the community to catch a glimpse of how they live (if time allows).

  • Day 3: Transfer by Road Back to Kampala expand_more

    • Have an early morning breakfast and embark on the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. 

    • Drop off at your destination in Kampala or Entebbe (packed lunch included).

What's Included

  • Ground transport and transfers as indicated in the itinerary

  • English-speaking driver/guide and associated expenses for the itinerary agreed

  • Accommodation on a shared basis and meals as indicated in the itinerary (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali hotels - bed and breakfast only

  • All activities as per the agreed itinerary

  • All park fees and concessions as per the agreed itinerary

  • Bottled water in the vehicle

  • All required government taxes

What's Excluded

  • International airfares

  • Visa fees

  • Drinks at the lodges unless indicated

  • Tips

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenditure such as laundry unless indicated

  • Single Room Supplement where applicable

  • COVID-19 test fees

Know before you go

  • The price is based on a minimum of 2 people, contact us for a single room supplement if you are travelling alone.

Meeting Point

Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 1750 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 1750 / person