Day 01
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- You will be picked up by your driver-guide at 6:00 am after an early breakfast from your hotel in either Kabale or Kisoro to begin the itinerary.
- Transfer to the mighty Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving at the park headquarters in time for the briefing. After that, you will be placed in a group of 8, although sometimes only 2, 3, or 4 trackers may trek depending on the season. You are advised to carry enough drinking water as well as enough snacks or a packed lunch, since the trek is strenuous and can take from one to eight hours depending on how these endangered giants move within their natural habitat.
- The park rangers will accompany you into the rainforest to begin your search for the mountain gorillas. Trekking can sometimes be challenging, so you will need a walking stick and should be physically strong and fit. Trekkers should also carry raincoats and boots, since the weather is unpredictable and can change quickly. You may also use porters to help carry your luggage at a cost of $10.
- The moment you come eye to eye with the gorillas, your rangers will guide you and show you how to behave around them, mainly by standing 6 meters away while you enjoy viewing them. It is always hard to tell how long the trek will take, since in most cases it depends on the movement and location of these gentle giants.
- After the trek, continue back to the park headquarters and then return by road to Kabale or Kisoro.
