3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

By Sankofa Afrika Tours & Travel

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Features

Free cancellation available
3d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts in Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe/Kampala Uganda. Starting and ending in Rwanda offers a shorter drive. It involves visiting the Batwa pygmies for a cultural experience. The Batwa pygmies were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest park before they were relocated outside the park to pave way for mountain gorilla conservation.
3 Days Uganda Gorilla TourBwindi Impenetrable National Park is found along Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biodiversity and importance to overall ecology. It is a water catchment area that feeds off numerous rivers and lakes. Bwindi forest covers an area of 124 square miles of lowland and montane forest. These vast forests are home to 163 tree species, 348 species of birds and 120 of mammals.

Activity location

Entebbe
- Entebbe, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

Entebbe
- Entebbe, Uganda

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8 Above Group Booking

3d
English

Rushaga
Gorilla Trekking
Budget
Duration: 3 days
Yes
Bwindi Impenetrable
4 x 4 Truck
Gorilla permits excluded
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00

Price details

RM 3,993.30 x 1 AdultRM 3,993.30

Total

Until Thu, 4 Jun

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Tour Guide/Driver
Meals as prescribed in itinerary
Parking Fees
2-Night Accommodation
Gorilla Permit
Beverages
Tips
Personal items, chargers, caps, sun glasses, camera

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National park

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Serena Hotel

Entebbe

You will be from from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala. Pickup is early in the morning (after breakfast). There will be several stops to enjoy the scenery and have lunch. If you start the tour in Kigali Rwanda, you will be offered a chance to take part in the famous Kigali City Tour. This tour includes visiting the genocide memorial centre, artisan shops, the main city market and other points of interest depending on time. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi takes 4 hours. If you start from Entebbe or Kampala in Uganda, the journey would take 8 to 9 hours depending on the sector you would be doing the tracking. The driver will ensure that you stop at the equator crossing and the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for Luxury accommodation. The mid-range Lodge is Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge while Bakiga Lodge is Budget.

Day 2: Trekking with Uganda Gorillas – Batwa Pygmies visit

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

3 Days Gorilla Trekking BwindiBriefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness. Gorilla tracking is challenging but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. It is always amazing to watch a family of mountain gorillas. You could spend hours just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious – don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, its important to listen to instructions from your guide. Never make sudden movements while with mountain gorillas.

Batwa Cultural Heritage

5h
Admission ticket included

Batwa Cultural Experience After spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the afternoon. As noted earlier, the Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for Luxury accommodation. The mid-range Lodge is Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge while Bakiga Lodge is Budget.

Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala for departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Mestil Hotel

Kampala

You will wake early to take breakfast as you wait for the drier to start the journey to Kigali or Kampala Uganda. If for some reason you didn’t have the Kigali City tour or stop at the Equator crossing, this will be the time to do so. The driver will ensure that you are get in Kigali or Entebbe in time for your departure flight or be dropped off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

Entebbe
- Entebbe, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

Entebbe
- Entebbe, Uganda

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