3 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi National Park

This 3 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for mountain gorilla tracking adventure. Gorilla trekking takes around 2 to 8 hours, which is worth it as those into hiking will have a great time climbing up and about the rolling hills, and going through the lush vegetation.

Overview

Itinerary

Includes & Excludes

No	1 pax	2 pax	3 pax	4 pax	5 pax	6 pax
Price/PP	$1575	$1260	$1155	$1080	$1071	$1050

This 3 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking tour takes u through either Entebbe or Kampala as u get to the African wildlife through the busy highway to the southern route, having atop at the equator for some photos and may be a cup of tea or coffee, proceed to the rolling hill to the western route lunch half way distance in Mbarara as u go through beautiful rolling hills of Kabale the Switzzland of Africa to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

This forest is also home to 120 mammals, 51 reptiles, 310 butterfly species, 27 species of frogs, geckos, chameleons, 163 tree species, 104 fern species, 1000 flowering plants, as well as over 352 species of birds the worlds rare species called the ARE’s (Albertan rift Endemics) on which Bwindi has 24 species of the 35 worlds rare species that survive in only the Albertine rift valley. And others like hornbills the Turacos! Gorilla trekking takes around 2 to 8 hours, which is worth it as those into hiking will have a great time climbing up and about the rolling hills, and going through the lush vegetation.

Day 1: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 8-9hrs (463.7 Km) via Masaka Road.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
Day 3: Departure back to Kampala/Entebbe

Day 1

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up by our guide from the airport/your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala/ Rwanda after an early morning breakfast at 07:00hrs. You will be briefed about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda.

Along the way there is a local drum and craft making community so you will have a visit here. Then a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch from.

Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in at the lodge, relax in the evening and have Dinner.

Accommodation

Up-market/Luxury: Mahogany springs, Gorilla sanctuary lodge

Mid-range: Haven lodge, Silverback lodge

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp, Trekkers tarrvan.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 2

Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Forest

After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park, also you will be divided in group of 8. After continue and start off gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers. This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities.

This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas you will spend one hour with them as you take photos.

Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed. Have dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Departure back to Kampala

Have an early breakfast, Check-out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to the city passing through rolling hills with terraces and also you will have a great time viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas you will go through.

Have lunch in Mbarara and another stop will be at Mbambire drum makers point. After buying some of these drums, continue to Kampala arriving late afternoon. The guide will drop you off to the hotel or at the airport to catch your flight back home.