Our 3 days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda takes through the magical journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park, the home to the many of world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The 3-day gorilla safari doesn’t only spot you to mountain gorillas but also spots you to a number of mammal species in the park like the monkeys, different birds, and butterfly species. Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park composed of 331 square kilometers (128 sq mi) of both montane and lowland forest is situated in the southwestern region of Uganda.
Rates Per Person in US Dollars
Particulars | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
Standard | $1,700 PP | $1,460 PP | $1,380 PP |
Mid-Range | $1,910 PP | $1,670 PP | $1,590 PP |
Luxury | $2,464 PP | $2,224 PP | $2,144 PP |
Travel Program for the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
Day 1: Pickup and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Upon your arrival at the airport or from your hotel of residence in Uganda, you will be picked up by the company driver guide who will shortly brief you about your 3-day tour to Bwindi and then start off your magical journey to the home of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
The journey is approximately 8 hours to the park, though expect a stopover at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for photographic and simple experiments before continuing to Mbarara town for Lunch. After lunch, you will embark on your scenic drive to Bwindi forest national park.
Accommodation:
Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge – Luxury
Gorilla Leisure Lodge – Mid Range
Gorilla Valley Lodge – Standard
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Driving Time: +8 Hours.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and visiting the Batwa culture visit.
3 Days gorilla tracking Bwindi forest tour to see the mountain gorillas – Gorilla Trekking Uganda, in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga gorilla national parks This is the major day of your entire package, as you will wake up very early in the morning, have your breakfast and then join your driver guide who will drive you to the park headquarters for the 7:00am registration and briefing about the gorillas’ way of life and the tracking guidelines.
At around 8:00am, you are accompanied by a park ranger and some porters and then enter in the thick forest to start you gorilla trekking adventure in search for the giant mountain gorillas. After meeting a given family of gorillas, you will spend a period of an hour’s time observing their behaviours and taking photographs for your memorable experience.
After which you will descend back to the park headquarter were you will be awarded a gorilla tracking certificate for participating in the activity and thus contributing to the conservation of mountain gorillas.
In afternoon, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi for boat cruise relaxation. Lake Bunyonyi is found – Uganda’s deepest Lake also best known as a place for little birds. Over 29 scenic islands exist on Lake Bunyonyi, and you will visit one during the evening boat ride.
Accommodation:
Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge – Luxury
Gorilla Leisure Lodge – Mid Range
Gorilla Valley Lodge – Standard
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Drive back to Entebbe or preferred drop-off
After your early morning breakfast, you will be driven back to Kampala or Entebbe airport for the departure flight for your next destination.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Driving Time: +8 Hours.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Gorilla Permit
- Boat cruise along Lake Bunyonyi.
- Drinking water
Excludes
- Items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, etc.
- Drinks like alcohol
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- International airfares
- ($50 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport)