This 3 days Gorilla Habituation Experience is a once-in-a-lifetime safari the Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where instead of the usual one hour during normal gorilla treks, visitors will have up to 4 hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family to study their behaviors, social dynamics and learn about how they are named.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- 4 hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family.
- Once in a lifetime opportunity of encountering other wildlife and birds in Bwindi.
- The fascinating Equator Experience (If travelling by road).
- Scenic drive through villages & towns.
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation Experience.
Day 3: Return to Kampala/Entebbe / Kigali.
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 Habituation Experience / Optional: Batwa visit
After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for briefing and then depart for your Gorilla Habituation experience. The experience ensures you take a more active role in the protection and understanding of these gentle giants, as you join rangers and conservationists in the habituation process. This process gives insight into the lives of the Gorillas, & helps you understand Gorilla behaviors & social dynamics. After finding them, spend 4hrs with the gorillas. – This is a full day Experience and physical fitness is needed.
*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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