Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
$1,246 pp (USD)

2 People | Leaves: Any Day


Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Activities: Gorilla Trekking

Tour Highlights

  • Country Drive to Bwindi – Western Uganda
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Nature Trek

3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Tour, Bwindi Forest, Tour Price.

Overview:

3 days Uganda gorilla safari tour kicks off with a beautiful country ride of 8 -10 hrs from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala or any other agreed location to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest home of the Mountain gorillas, located in the Southwestern Uganda on the borders of Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Where population of 460 surviving mountain gorillas in the whole world live. The best spot for mountain gorilla trekking in the whole world.

On this 3 Days Uganda gorilla safari tour to Bwindi forest,  you will set off to the thick misty Virunga Mountain jungles, Mountain Gorillas are one the largest living primates in the World, with muscular arms, massive chest, and broad hands and feet, the thicker fur helps them to survive in the colder environments of over 3000 meters high. Meeting these great apes is a thriller which cannot be compared even to the wild great trek in Serengeti national park.

3 days Uganda gorilla safari trekking package is designed to suite every traveler to have a chance to interact face to face with endangered mountain gorillas, this packages suites all types of travelers ranging from Budget, moderate to luxury travelers.

Apart from Mountain gorilla safari trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest there is another opportunity to see other primates like, chimpanzees, olive baboon, red tailed monkeys, L’ Hoest’s Monkey, and blue monkeys, black and white colobus, forest elephants if your very lucky, butterflies, birds etc.

Apart from Uganda Gorilla safari trekking tour other activities like: Local community tour, bird watching, forest walk, Camp fire etc in the late evening can also be done.

Tour Highlights
  • Country Drive to Bwindi – Western Uganda
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Nature Trek
Itinerary
  • Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 2: Gorilla Trekking  in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 3: Depart from the Gorilla Tracking Park and Drive Back To Kampala

See Detailed Itinerary

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 BEquator-line-Ugandawindi 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.

gorilla-safari-tour-Uganda 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.

Accommodation:

  • Budget
    • Buhoma Community Bandas or
    • Bwindi view Bandas
    • Virunga Hotel in Kisoro
  • Standard accommodation
    • Buhoma Lodge
    • Silver back lodge
    • Gorilla Resort Camp
    • Nkuringo camp site cabins in Kisoro
    • Gorilla Safari Lodge.


  • Mid-range accommodation
    • Lake Kitandara camp
    • Engagi lodge
    • Travelers’ rest hotel in Kisoro
  • Luxury 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).

Group Size 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons SRS
Budget per person 1346 1300 1250 1200 978 70
Luxury per person 2150 1950 1800 1720 1590 150

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 at price of $800USD per person, do not hesitate to contact us here at Gorilla Safaris Uganda for your gorilla permit.

Included

  • UWA Gorilla Permit – $800USD
  • 2 Nights Accommodation (full board)
  • Meals as per Itinerary
  • 4×4 Safari vehicle.
  • English Speaking Tour Guide/Driver
  • Airport Pick up and Drop.
  • Bottled Water on the safari

Not Included

  • Tourist Entry Visa
  • International Flight Tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of Personal Nature
  • Tips and Gratuities

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