3-Day Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest From Entebbe
Description
Seek the breathtaking moment of spotting gorillas in the wild. Interact with the gorillas on a nature walk. Also, get to know the locals (Batwa), identify how they live, and savour the local delicacies. Be entertained by tribal dance and historical stories.
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Day 1: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest expand_more
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport by a very early morning flight and transfer to your hotel for a short rest. Our driver/guide will pick you from your overnight hotel at about 6:45 am to embark on the drive to Bwindi via Mbarara, with a stopover at the equator crossing for photography.
- Continue to make another stop for early lunch at Agip Motel’s restaurant.
- Thereafter, head to Uganda’s impenetrable forest filled with primates and many exotic birds.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mahogany Springs (High-end lodge) or Silverback Lodge (Moderate facility), or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget facility)
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
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Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking expand_more
- Kick start a day dedicated to Gorilla tracking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
- Follow the guides into the jungle searching for these shy primates in the group you have been booked for.
- Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorillas, which is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth.
- Gorilla tours usually involve tracking for about 2 to 8 hours, sometimes under heavy rain.
- If time allows, on return from the jungle, go for a village walk/community visit. It is a great opportunity to see how the indigenous people live.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mahogany Springs (High-end lodge) or Silverback Lodge (Moderate facility), or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget facility)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Kick start a day dedicated to Gorilla tracking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
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Day 3: Bwindi – Kampala expand_more
- After your morning breakfast, drive to Kampala via Kasese-Fort Portal road for a chance to see more of the countryside. With a lunch stopover, continue to get dropped off at your accommodation the next morning.
What's Included
- Gorilla permit
- Nature walk
- English speaking driver
- Van/land cruiser
- Enroute meals
- Accommodation (full-board)
- Covid masks
What's Excluded
- Visa
- Flight
- Personal items
- Covid test
What to bring
- Rain jacket
- Long pants
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Camera
Know before you go
- Uganda is ranked among one of the best hospitable countries globally and has different local dishes, has over 5000 different bird species, and a very welcoming community.
Meeting Point
Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 10 | USD 1600 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 5 | USD 1200 Per Person |
This is a private tour |