The 3-days gorilla tour takes you
gorillas trekking to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with another
opportunity to see over 10 other primates including chimpanzees, black
and white colobus, red tailed monkeys, etc. Bwindi Impenetrable NP is a
natural world heritage site. Hikers will love it, with the gorilla
excursion as a high point of your safari! The gorilla excursion can take
from 2 up to 8 hours. Expect to walk along distance in steep and
muddy conditions, sometimes with rain
overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good physical condition
is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas
is limited to one hour.
Day 1: Briefing on the safari, transfer to Entebbe
international airport for your flight to Bwindi impenetrable Forest,
southwestern Uganda for your gorilla trek.
We should be at the airport at exactly 06:00hrs if your gorilla permit
tracks in the southern Bwindi and 11:00hrs ( A.M) if your permit is for
Northern Bwindi ( Buhoma). For these one tracking in southern Bwindi you
will land in Kisoro and you will be picked there by our company driver
who will take you for your accommodation. For those tracking in northern
Bwindi ( Buhoma) you will land in Kihihi airfield and you will be
picked by our driver to your accommodation.
Overnight at
Up-market option: Buhoma Lodge/ Mahogany Springs Lodge
Moderate option: Engagi Lodge/ Silverback Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Lake Kitandara Camp,Ruhija gorilla safari lodge
Low Budget option: Buhoma Community Restcamp or Ruhija Gorilla Friends / gorilla valley lodge /Travellers hotel
Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking (Bwindi Impenetrable NP), Tracking the Mountain Gorillas and other primates
Today enjoy gorilla tracking in Bwindi. After breakfast, proceed for the
morning briefing before enjoying the highlight of the trip- Gorilla
trekking, which may last the entire day. We trek the gorillas through
the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and
trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can
sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the
magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. When
the gorillas are sighted, visitors will be guided to within 6 metres
from the gorillas, sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into
their big round eyes.
Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It’s difficult to foresee how many
hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 up to 8
hours. Expect to walk along distance in steep and muddy conditions,
sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good
physical condition is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent
with the gorillas is limited to one hour. A ranger will brief you on
how to behave with the gorillas.
While most of today’s forests are no more than 12,000 years old,
Bwindi’s vegetation has been weaving itself into tangles over at least
25,000 years, in the process accumulating a lengthy species list. This
includes 310 species of butterfly, 51 reptiles, 200 trees, 88 moths and
an exceptional 120 types of mammal including 10 primates. The latter
includes chimpanzee, L’Hoest’s, red tailed and blue monkey, black and
white colobus, baboon, and Bwindi’s most famous resident, the mountain
gorilla. Bwindi is a prime destination for birdwatchers. Its 350 species
include seven which are IUCN red data listed and 90% of all Albertine
rift endemics, species which are difficult or impossible to see in any
other part of East Africa.
Accommodation options available
Overnight at
Up-market option: Buhoma Lodge/ Mahogany Springs Lodge
Moderate option: Engagi Lodge/ Silverback Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Lake Kitandara Camp,Ruhija gorilla safari lodge
Low Budget option: Buhoma Community Restcamp or Ruhija Gorilla Friends / gorilla valley lodge /Travellers hotel
Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 3: Depart from the Gorilla Tracking Park, Flight to Kampala
Early breakfast before embarking on our return to Kampala, your
driver/guide will transfer you in time to the airfields either Kisoro or
Kihihi to catch your flight back to Entebbe/Kampala. Up on arriving at
Entebbe, you will meet us there to transfer you to Kampala or Entebbe.
But if your flight back home is on that day we shall just come to
welcome you back and see how your tracking went and other services.
Please note that all international flights require 2 hours prior to
departure.
Accommodation
Accommodation is based on a standard double/ twin or single room in your
choice of accommodation. This can either be budget, mid-range or high
end. All accommodation options are selected by its location and service
standard compared to its price. When you are with 1, 3 or 5 persons 1
single supplement is included. When you want more single supplements you
can contact us at info@gorillatourbooking.com
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
Transport in a 4wd safari vehicle for excellent safari view viewing
All fuel for the tour;
English speaking Ugandan driver/guide;
Your choice of accommodation as listed in the program
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1 gorilla permit per person
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Meals according to the program;
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flights from Entebbe and back
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Accommodation
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Exclusions
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International air fares
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Entry visa Uganda
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Accommodation in Kampala
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Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
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Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, hotel staff, etc;
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Personal (medical/travel) insurance
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All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.).
Meal plan
The cost of the tour includes most meals when your choice is mid
range or high end. When you choose for the budget option all meals are
excluded. Please check in the program what meals are included with your
choice of accommodation.
Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line
+256 777 50 61 26 , +256 704 63 5044 OR via
our email gorillatourbooking@gmail.com. or info@gorillatourbooking.com
We are warmly waiting for you inquiry!
