Safari Itinerary

DAY 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for 3 days Uganda gorilla safari Tour.

Meet up with G S Uganda travel guide who will brief you about your 3 days Uganda gorilla safari tour, and you will later be driven in 4×4 safari vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in the south-West of Uganda on the boarders of Uganda,Congo and Rwanda of 8 -10 hrs drive With a stop-over at the Equator line for photographic opportunity as well as an enjoyable and informative talk. There is an experiment done here to prove to you that it is surely the equator. Have Lunch in Mbarara town and then proceed through the Kigezi terraced Highlands a scenic drive scenic through beautiful landscapes and rural villages. You will continue to home of mountain gorillas which is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and arrive in the evening.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National game park.

Accommodation: Reserved Gorilla safari Lodge on full board

DAY 2: Gorilla Safari Trekking and Batwa-pygmies Cultural community Tour.

Today is the Gorilla trekking Safari tour adrenaline adventure day–gorilla trekking to meet the magnificent mountain gorillas.

Wake up early and have a hearty breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters by 7:30am for briefing about the gorilla’s life style, gorilla trekking rules and regulations.

After the briefing, you’ll be assigned a gorilla family to visit, Embark on an unforgettable gorilla trekking safari through the dense forest, guided by experienced rangers, which may last for the entire day. We trek through the rain forest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a park ranger, porters and other trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family.

The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silver-back, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. When sighted, visitors will be guided to within 6 meters from the mountain gorillas, sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes, observing their behaviors and taking photos for the memorable experience.

It’s difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike; gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8 hours. Expect to walk along distance in steep, slippery and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good physical condition is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. A ranger will brief you on how to behave with the gorillas.

After this gorilla safari tour, you will descend back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded with gorilla trekking certificates for participation in gorilla trekking activities some funds are used in the gorilla conservation and community support.

In the evening you can relax around a campfire or take culture community walk to Batwa pygmies the original forest dwellers who will demonstrate their living lifestyle and later retire to the lodge for over night.

Accommodation:

Meals: All Included

DAY 3: Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport to end our 3 days Uganda gorilla safari Tour.

After morning breakfast, checkout out of lodge and leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and drive to Kampala or Entebbe airport via Kigezi highlands (The Switzerland of Africa) buy your self souvenirs and having lunch in Mbarara city along the way, arrive in the evening, If time allows you may visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or take a relaxing walk along the shores of Lake Victoria and transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

Arrive in the evening from Bwindi Forest to the end Uganda gorilla safari tour.

Tour Price for 3 days Uganda gorilla safari trek per person (including US$800 for gorilla trekking permit).

The above tour price suggestions Include: Accommodation for the 2nights 3 days Uganda gorilla safari tour holiday as indicated on programme (on full board  meals: dinner, supper and breakfast).

1 gorilla permit per person ($800), sightseeing as noted in the trip itinerary, park entry fees, airport transfers, ground transportation by a private 4×4 safari Vehicle, additional guides/porters where appropriate, bottled water, English speaking driver/Guide. contact us at Gorilla Safaris Uganda Travel for the updated prices and bookings.

Remember to pack appropriate clothing and gear for the trek, including sturdy walking shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, a waterproof jacket, insect repellent, and a daypack to carry your essentials.

Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Forest is an incredible and memorable experience, allowing you to witness these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat, and to go on 3 days Uganda gorilla safari holiday you a need a gorilla trekking permit, booked in advance from Uganda wildlife Authority at price of $800USD per person, do not hesitate to contact us here at Gorilla Safaris Uganda for your gorilla permit.