3 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Kampala, Uganda
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Duration3 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Our trips are not just about watching animals but also a chance to connect with local communities, learn about their traditions, and understand their vital role in protecting the mountain gorillas. Our trips include cultural encounters with the local community and accommodations close to the lake or river or other forms of nature to give you the opportunity to connect with nature. This trip includes a cultural encounter with the Batwa, a unique indigenous group that plays a major role in Gorilla preservation. Your accommodation will be at a non-profit, which helps women who have suffered domestic violence and others who are very poor. A portion of the proceeds from this trip is channeled back to our partners, non-profits who are supporting and investing in their communities.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Meals

What to expect

Day 1: Drive to Bwindi National Park, early morning start
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A scenic drive that features steep, terraced, and farmed hills (often called the "Switzerland of Africa") and winding roads surrounded by thick, misty, ancient forests.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking day. After breakfast, start your gorilla trek with your guide. Est. 6h
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    1h
    Travelers will encounter Gorillas in person to experience this life time memorable photo opportunity, take photos of the Gorillas as they play, eat and interact with each other. Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00am, report to the ranger station for registration and a briefing by one of the rangers.
    The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way trough the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours). A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes.

    Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one an other, and marvel at the sheer size the dominant male, the Silverback.

    It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rain forest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It's amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left. Permit fee $800
Day 3: Cultural Experience with the Batwa & photo stop at the Equator
  1. Uganda Equator
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast you will have an encounter with the Batwa People, an indigenous tribe who live around Bwindi and who provide a vital service to the preservation of the ecology of Bwindi. You will interact with them, listen to their stories, music and dance. After which you will drive back to Entebbe or Kampala and stop at the Equator line for photos.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your driver will pick you from the lobby of Fairway Hotel if you are starting from Kampala.

End point

Your driver will pick you from the lobby of Fairway Hotel if you are starting from Kampala.

Pickup details

Your driver will pick you up from lobby of your hotel or arrivals at the airport.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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