4 Days Gorilla Private Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Kampala, Uganda
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Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 4-day itinerary offers an unparalleled gorilla trekking and cultural experience in Uganda. You'll have the opportunity to track the endangered Mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Forest.
One of the highlights of the trip will be visiting the Batwa community, a hunter-gatherer forest tribe, in Bwindi Forest. You will get a unique chance to experience their culture, songs, dances, and history. The trip also includes dining on local cuisines as you get first-hand contact with local communities.
You will also visit the Biharwe Eclipse and the Equator monuments, and the royal drum makers of Buganda Kingdom, where you'll learn about the history and culture of these fascinating places.

This itinerary is not just about wildlife and culture, but also an opportunity to experience the traditional way of life of local communities, learn about their customs and traditions, and immerse yourself in their culture. This is an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Entebbe Airport
  1. Entebbe
    8h
    On arrival you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to Kisubi Forest Cottages.
    Where you will be briefed about your safari, you will have dinner and overnight here.
Day 2: Entebbe to Bwindi
  1. 40m
    On our way to Bwindi we shall have a stop at Mpambire Royal Drum makers, you will see how different kinds of drums are made and what they are used for. In Uganda cultures different types of drums play different roles.
  2. Green Equator Masaka Rd
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Our second stop will be at Equator crossing line. This is an imaginary line that divides the Northern hemisphere from the Southern hemisphere.
    Ever imagined putting your one leg in the South and the other leg in the Northern hemisphere? this is will be your day.
    Apart from taking pictures and enjoying the scenery here, we shall also be taking a coffee break.
  3. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    10h
    We shall be arriving in Bwindi late in the evening. just in time for our dinner and overnight
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Day
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    4h
    After breakfast, we will head to the park headquarters to receive a gorilla briefing to prepare you for the exciting day ahead. Depending on the location of the gorillas, one may walk a short two hours or up to eight hours in the mountains. No matter how long it takes, the journey will be worth it when your reward is seeing these amazing mammals up close. Afterwards, we return to Ihamba Residence for dinner and an overnight stay.
  2. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    2h
    In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community – a pygmy community that once inhabited the Bwindi forest but were relocated to the fringes of the forest to pave way for gorilla conservation. · Experience the Batwa culture where you’ll learn about their forest gathering, hunting, and fire-making skills.
    Have Batwa performances and a chance to interact with them. ·
    Head back to your lodge. · Spend the rest of the evening at your lodge warming by the fireplace, and reminiscing about the gorilla
Day 4: Bwindi to Entebbe
  1. Igongo Cultural Centre
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala stopping for lunch at Igongo cultural center in Mbarara city.
  2. Kampala
    3h
    You will be arriving in Kampala in the evening, refreshing at Kisubi Forest Cottages before heading to the airport for your flight

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We shall pick up our guests from Airport upon arrival in Uganda. on arrival at the airport you will go through the immigration process, pick up your luggage and proceed to the exit door, here you will find our staff with your name displayed on the pick up.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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