3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari:This 3days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda with Mum and Dad Uganda Tours will certainly take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. There are only around 1000 of these magnificent creatures left in the world with around 1/3 of those  live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Furthermore, the reset are shared by Mgahinga gorilla forest national park, Virunga national park of DRC and Volcanoes national park of Rwanda. Trek the gorillas in their natural setting and then meet with the Batwa pygmy who have lived near the bwindi park for over 500 years. They will not only entertain you with their songs but also dances plus they show you their hunting and medical skills.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest ecosystem is exceptionally high in biodiversity, with rich flora and fauna species. This lush forested area hosts some of the richest tree, small mammal, bird, butterfly, reptilian, and moth populations. However, the park is known as an ancient rain-forest said to have survived the last ice age.

Bwindi is a birding paradise, home to 350 bird species for example purple sun bird, handsome francolin, red headed blue bill, breasted sun bird, regal sun bird, shelley’s crimson among others . The area is especially one of Uganda’s best bird watching destinations supporting nearly all of the Albertine Rift endemic species found in Uganda.  Meanwhile, Bwindi is the only park in the whole world where the chimps and gorillas co-exist in the same setting.

What to expect on a gorilla trekking safari?

• Gorilla Trekking Experience – Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Community Walk – Visiting the Batwa community and learning about their culture.
• Stopover at the equator – For Photography and carry out some tests.
• Hiking through the rainforest as you search the endangered mountain gorillas.
• Bird watching in Bwindi forest.

Gorilla Safari Overview

Tour Days: 3 Days

Gorilla Permit: $700/ person

Group Size: from 2  to 12Max.

Min. Age: 15 Years +

Destinations: Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park

Tour Start: Entebbe/Kampala

Main Activities: Gorilla Trekking, Community Encounter.

Detailed itinerary for  3 days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Day 1: Travel to Bwindi impenetrable 

You will straightaway be picked from either Entebbe or at Hotel in Kampala by our safari guide/ driver who gets you briefed about the safari. And later drive you to south western part of Uganda to Bwindi impenetrable national park a home to giant gorillas. The journey will let you pass via beautiful sceneries and rolling hills. Additionally you will have two stopovers before reaching the park one at the Equator for an informative talks and also to buy some crafts and photograph. Another stopover will be in Mbarara for lunch and relaxation.

Then continue to the magnificent forest with scenic drive through Kigezi Highlands [commonly referred as “the Switzerland of Uganda”] and eventually through the banana plantations arriving at the gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi NP. Bwindi is specifically a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda harboring over 350 of them, more reason as to why it should be your safari destination and other primate species reaching in the evening. Finally check into your booked accommodation for dinner and overnight. Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking safari-village walk

Firstly, after a cup of tea or coffee, the guide will then take you to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas and also get allocated to the gorilla group to trek.

Secondly, Bwindi national park hosts the highest number of these gentle giants in the world almost a half of the remaining mountain gorillas live in this park.  Not only gorillas but also the park is a home to other species for example butterflies, plants, primates, mammals, butterflies, frogs, among others.

Lastly, Gorilla trekking experience  depends on where they spent their last night from and once they are met you are strictly allowed only one hour with the gorillas. Then enjoy your packed lunch with these mystical creatures. However, just in case some of you are not interested in tracking gorillas, you can certainly go for a short guided forest walk or Village walk to the Batwa community. Later retire at the lodge in order to relax.

Lodging Options;

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: Breakfast and  lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 3: drive back to Kampala/Entebbe

After a hearty breakfast, embark straightaway on the transfer back to Kampala/airport with lunch and photography at the equator. Lastly be dropped off at the Airport. Thus the end of Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda.

What to expect on a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda?

• Gorilla Trekking Experience – Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Community Walk – Visiting the Batwa community and learning about their culture.
• Stopover at the equator – For Photography and carry out some tests.
• Hiking through the rainforest.
• Bird watching in Bwindi forest.
• Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda.

Safari Price includes: 

Accommodations on full board basis,

Gorilla permits

Park Entrance Fees

English Speaking Driver/guide,

4wheel Drive Safari Vehicle,

Ranger guide during gorilla trekking

Bottled Drinking Water, Transport and all mentioned activities apart from the extra/optional ones.

Excludes:

Air Travel fare, Uganda Visa charges, Alcoholic drinks, Laundry and Tips given to staff and guides, Insurance, and Extra activities.

Things you need to carry:

Waterproof hiking boots

Rain jacket or poncho

Long sleeved shirt/t-shirts

Drinking water and energy giving snacks

Sweater

Valid visa and passport

Gorilla permits (each costing $800-for foreign non-residents, $700 for foreign residents and Ug.shs. 300,000 for East African citizens).

Gardening gloves

Camera with no flashlight

First aid kit

Insect repellent, Hat

Sunglasses and others.