3 Days Gorilla trekking Safari Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

4.8 (5 reviews) Kampala, Uganda
Duration3 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Gorilla tracking is acknowledged as Uganda’s most wanted subsequent to tourism activity.  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve was set up in 1942 and later on renovated to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in 1992.In 1994, it was acknowledged as the world Heritage site. Rukiga is a language commonly spoke in this area and the word Bwindi in realty means Impenetrable. What makes Bwindi Impenetrable is the fact that it covers an area of about 327km2 of scrambled vegetation draped over an intensively fissures landscape of the steep, haughty ridges as well as the slippery valleys and high. The terrain may be hard for you to manage but remember it’s what makes Africa an exciting continent. The park has a big population of gorillas.Bwindi is well known to be very cold in the morning and at night. The coolest months are usually June and July and the average temperature is about 70c-200c.

What's included

  • Gorrila tracking permit
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Departure from Entebbe or kampala town
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    8h
    Day One: Depart from Kampala early in the morning for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to enjoy Mountain Gorilla Tracking / Trekking. Enjoy Lunch on the way and enjoy the scenic drive and you have the right to stop the vehicle at which ever point to take pictures. Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon where you will check-in. Dine at your place of accommodation and relax the rest of the evening as you prepare for a thrilling experience of Mountain Gorilla Tracking the following day, the reality is that tonight you actually are sleeping within an African Rain forest which is habitat to half the population of endangered Mountain Gorillas world.

    Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 2: Gorrilla trekking at bwindi impenetrable national park
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    6h · Admission ticket not included
    After an early breakfast, head to the Headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an orientation plus meeting the guides as well as separation into the groups basing on which gorilla trekking Uganda group you are to be tracking . From there you will set off for your thrill experience of the Gorillas in the Mist. Hiking within this mysterious and wonderful forest offers quite a lot to see as you make your way to see the Mountain Gorillas. The wildlife including additional primates, butterflies, mammals and birds, will certainly be very beautiful and really enhance this extremely special experience. The trekking can entail some thorough climbing as well as hiking although when you come face to face with the tranquil yet potent Mountain Gorillas, watching them only a few meters away from you observing the group, the baby with the mothers, the gorillas partaking their every day routine just right in front of you is all very overwhelming. You can never find any mountain gorillas living in the zoo, save for just in this not large area of Africa where a number of the remnant mountain gorillas can be seen. After that return to Uganda safaris park headquarters and depending on your level of energy as well as the time, have a village walk, to see traditional lifestyle of the locals, from brewing of the local beer to medicines made from this very forest. Performances of traditional dances plus other entertainment will be offered by the very sociable local people and all this is worth experiencing.
Day 3: Bwindwi to Kampala or Entebbe international airport
  1. Airport Transfer Entebbe
    8m
    End Of Gorilla Tour Uganda

    After breakfast, Check-out and head back to the capital Kampala, with stops in Mbarara for a delicious lunch and at the Equator to take pictures picture then proceed to the capital.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
  • Dress code is sporty with climbing shoes
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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