3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park
3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park
3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park : This 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari is an amazing adventure which will take you to the misty Bwindi impenetrable national park which is located in southwestern part of Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park is one of the most visited national parks in Uganda due to the fact that it harbors half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. During the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari you will have a face to face interaction with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn about their behaviors, lifestyle, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos among others. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of about 19 habituated gorilla families which are found in four sectors namely Buhoma sector in the north, Nkuringo sector in the south, Ruhija sector in the east and Rushaga sector in the south.
Highlights of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 3: Departure to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Depending on your location on the first day of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park, you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey takes about 8 to 9 hours drive and on the way you will have a stopover at the equator where you will take photos buy souvenirs and then continue the journey with another stopover at Igongo cultural centre for lunch. After lunch you will proceed with the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park and upon arrival check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking,
After an early breakfast on the second day of the safari, you will carry your packed lunch from the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and a park guide. Allocation of gorilla families in Bwindi impenetrable national park is done depending of various factors such as age, physical fitness and personal preference therefore in case you are not physically fit you are advised to communicate with your driver guide.
Trekking of mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primate species such as l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, different plant species, birds among others. Once the mountain gorillas are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to observe their habits, behaviors, watch gorillas feed, breastfeed, groom young ones, take photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari. After the one hour encounter with the gentle giants you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be rewarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking.
Day 3: Departure to Kampala
On the last day of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park you will have a relaxed breakfast check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey back to Kampala. On the way you will have en-route lunch and enjoy great views of the countryside, Kigezi hills, plantations beautiful scenery among others. Upon arrival in Kampala your driver guide will drop you off at Entebbe international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of convenience.
End of 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Tour includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Pick up and drop off
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Tour excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.
