The Bwindi gorilla tracking safari explores the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a haven to half of the worlds remaining mountain gorillas. It is incredibly the most memorable wildlife encounter in Uganda. Navigate through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park also hosts diverse wildlife species including an estimate of 350 bird species, 200 tree species, 310 butterflies, and several primates including chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Cultural tour/walk-in Batwa Community
- Primates viewing
- Bird spotting & Photography
- Visit the Uganda Equator (If using Road)
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & optional: Batwa visit
Day 3: Departure
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Pick up from your residence / Hotel (Uganda OR Rwanda) and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda. On arrival, transfer to your lodge.(HB)
– Drive time from Kampala Uganda to Bwindi National park (+/- 9-11hrs)
– Drive time from Kigali Rwanda to Bwindi National park (+/- 4hrs)
– Flight time from Entebbe Uganda to Bwindi National park (07h45/08h55) – Timings are subject to change.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience / Optional: Batwa visit
After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for briefing and then depart for your Gorilla trekking experience .
The gorilla trek can take anything from few minutes to several hours depending on where they nested the previous night. Gorillas are amazing creatures, with so much energy yet gentle therefore commonly known as the gentle giants of Bwindi. Once you locate the gorillas with help of your guide and trackers, you are allowed to stay with them for only one hour – take pictures and learn more about their habits.
Gorilla Trekking is unpredictable, and physical fitness is required for this adventure.
After trekking, return to the lodge.(FB)
*Optional: Batwa visit:
If time allows, take an evening walk to the Batwa community to enjoy cultural & music performances as well as ancient culture demonstrations. Later, return to your lodge.(FB)
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to your next destination / departure. (Breakfast only)
– Drive time to Entebbe Uganda (+/- 9-11hrs)
– Drive time to Kigali Rwanda (+/- 4hrs)
– Flight time to Entebbe Uganda (09:10 – 11:25) – Timings are subject to change.
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