4 Days Double Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Forest National Park

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4 Days Double Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Forest National Park

This 4 Days Double Gorilla trekking safari takes u through beautiful rolling hills of Kabale the Switzzland of Africa to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is a 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.

This trip takes u 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 5 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 about 5hrs drive. Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest Day 3: Gorilla tracking Day 4: Departure back to Kigali

Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up by our guide from 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. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the afternoon and have lunch. Check into the lodge, relax in the evening and have Dinner.

Up-market/Luxury: Mahogany springs, Buhoma lodge

Mid-range: Haven lodge Buhoma, Gorilla mist

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp, Trekkers tarvan

Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation

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

Mid-range: Haven lodge

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 2
Gorilla trekking in 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.

Up-market/Luxury: Mahogany springs, Buhoma lodge

Mid-range: Haven lodge Buhoma, Gorilla mist

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp, Trekkers tarvan

Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3
Gorilla trekking again

This morning do the same (gorilla trekking adventure) you will head to the park headquarters and do the briefing as you had them the previous day, but today you will be given a different group you may be joined by other tourists to make group of 8 Tourists later in the evening you may decide to have a rest at your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Up-market/Luxury: Mahogany springs, Buhoma lodge

Mid-range: Haven lodge Buhoma, Gorilla mist

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp, Trekkers tarvan

Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4
Transfer back to either Kampala or Kigali

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 to the hotel or at the airport to catch your flight back home.

Tour inclusions

  • 2 Gorilla permits
  • Accommodation(Full Board)
  • Touring and Photography
  • Transport in 4WD vehicle(super custom)
  • Fulltime Wi-Fi in the car
  • Snacks in the car
  • Community Walk fees(batwa)
  • Full time Charger in the car
  • Driver/Guide (English speaking and professional)
  • Drinking water

Tour Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Tips given to staff
  • Visas
  • Drinks/Beverages
  • Extra activities not included in the itinerary

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About us

Get to African wildlife is a safari company which was founded by young boys and girls who were born around the Albertan region of Bwindi National park, Mgahinga National park, Volcanoes National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. [Read more]