Embark on a magical journey into the remote jungles of East Africa with the 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour. Prepare for an unparalleled experience as you face a family of wild mountain gorillas in the misty depths of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. You will be captivated by their beauty, strength, soulful brown eyes, and astonishingly human-like expressions. Spending just one hour with these gentle giants can profoundly change your perspective on life. This 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari begins and ends in Entebbe/Kampala.
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi for the Gorilla Trekking Tour
You will be picked up from Entebbe or Kampala on the first day. The drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda takes about 8 to 9 hours. Although this may seem lengthy, the journey is worthwhile, as you’ll enjoy stunning countryside scenery, including beautiful landscapes of plantations, hills, and the majestic Virunga Mountains. Keep your camera handy; your driver will gladly stop for you to capture memorable moments. You will have a brief stop in Kayabwe at the Equator, where you can participate in fun experiments and enjoy photography opportunities. Afterward, you’ll stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing your scenic drive to Bwindi National Park or Kabale for your overnight stay.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury: Agandi Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
High-End: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, your guide will take you to the Park Headquarters for a briefing before joining a group for the trek into the forest. The trek can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the location of the mountain gorilla family that day. Once you locate the gorillas, you’ll be allowed to spend one hour observing their behavior and taking photographs before returning to the Park
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury: Agandi Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
High-End: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe Airport
After breakfast, you will be driven back to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation, or you may choose to fly out of Uganda on your last day. As you take the same route back, there will be another opportunity to stop at the Equator crossing for photographs, souvenir shopping, or to relax before continuing to Kampala or Entebbe. If you plan to fly out on this day, booking a flight that departs at night is advisable to avoid rushing back to Entebbe.
Location: Kampala (Uganda)
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Included
Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
Private transport for 3 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD,air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
English safari driver guide for 3 days
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Accommodation based (Mid-luxury, Luxury, High-End)
All en-route meals and bottled mineral water throughout your tour
All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
1 Mountain gorilla Habituation trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Buhoma sector )
A visit to the Equator land mark
Batwa Community Encounter
Excluded
International and domestic flights
Country entry visa
Personal travel insurance
Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)