4-Day Gorilla trekking tour of Bwindi National Park
Highlights
Kampala, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
trekking, photography, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this tour of Bwindi impenetrable National park famous for its gorilla tracking. Proceed to park headquarters to meet the gentle giants and see the beautiful scenery as you approach the park. Go on a morning game drive on the Kasenyi trail, where you will have a chance to see animals such as lions, warthogs, elephants, topis and buffaloes.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Meet your guide upon arrival at your hotel, and he will take you through the details of your trip.
- After that, go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the southwestern part of Uganda, for gorilla tracking. You will have a stopover at the equator to take photos and the other one in Mbarara to have your lunch.
- Along the way, see a lot of sightings, such as the beautiful scenery as you approach the park. This park also has many plant and animal species like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, forest elephants, birds, and waterfalls. However, Mountain gorillas are the most popular.
- Check in at the lodge, unwind, have dinner and an Overnight.
Accommodation Options: Mahogany Springs(Luxury), Gorilla mist camp/ Silverback Lodge(Mid-range /Moderate), Ruhija Gorilla friend’s Camp(Budget). Meal Plan: Dinner
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Day 2: Gorilla Tracking - Bwindi forest
- Wake up by 6:00 am. You should be up, have breakfast, and pack your lunch.
- Drive ahead to the Park headquarters, where the ranger guide will brief you.
- After that, proceed with the ranger to look out for the mountain gorillas; this involves hiking up and down rugged paths whereby you will need to be physically fit and carry a walking stick. Also, you can use the local porters to carry your luggage. When you meet these gentle giants, follow what your ranger guide tells you, especially standing 6 meters away from them as you watch the mothers feed the young ones, the juveniles playing and the silverbacks guarding the territory. This search will be based on where the gorillas are located and feeding on, so it can take 2-8 hours.
- Don’t forget to carry enough water, a raincoat, sturdy shoes, long-sleeved trousers, and snacks. Return to your lodge after trekking. You may choose to relax at the lodge or walk through the Batwa community/homesteads in the afternoon, see how they live and enjoy their cultural performances through dance and drama.
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Day 3: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Sector
- After breakfast, your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel, and he will take you through the details of your trip.
- After that, go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the southwestern part of Uganda, for gorilla tracking.
- Have a stopover at the equator to take photos and the other one in Mbarara to have your lunch. Along the way, you will see a lot of sights, such as the beautiful scenery as you approach the park. This park also has many plant and animal species like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, forest elephants, birds, and waterfalls. However, Mountain gorillas are the most popular.
- Check in at the lodge, unwind, have dinner and an Overnight.
Accommodation Options: Mahogany Springs(Luxury), Gorilla mist camp/ Silverback Lodge(Mid-range /Moderate), Ruhija Gorilla friend’s Camp(Budget). Meal Plan: Dinner
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Day 4: Morning Game drive/Chimpanzee tracking and Depart to Kampala
- Take your breakfast in the morning. This day being your last, you may opt for a morning game drive on the Kasenyi trail, where you will have a chance to see animals such as lions, warthogs, elephants, topis and buffaloes.
- Observe a number of different bird species or choose to visit the Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking. After that, start your journey to Kampala, and you will stop over in Mbarara for Lunch. After lunch, proceed to Kampala, whereby you will reach in the afternoon.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
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 100 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 100 | /person |
This is a group tour |