3-Day Amazing Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Published: 11 Oct 2024

Overview
Embark on a highly coveted gorilla tracking safari, trekking Uganda’s majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This adventure ranks among the most unforgettable wildlife experiences globally. Trekking durations vary from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the gorilla family's location.
Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
End Entebbe (Day 3)
Day By Day Activities
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP
The company driver will collect you from your hotel and transport you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes about 8 hours, including a lunch stop. Despite its length, the drive offers a scenic route through diverse landscapes, including tropical rainforests, savannah fields, and the terraced hills of Kigezi, often referred to as the Switzerland of East Africa. You will arrive late in the evening, allowing time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at Buhoma community haven lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla tracking Amazing Experience
After an early morning breakfast, we set off with a picnic lunch for a short drive to the park offices, where we receive a briefing from local guides and trackers about the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest to the location where gorillas were last spotted, beginning our tracking from there. The terrain is rough and muddy, requiring good physical fitness. Though the hike is challenging, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make it worthwhile. Be sure to bring plenty of water for the trek. Cameras and high-speed film are recommended. As it is a tropical rainforest, rain can occur unexpectedly, so waterproof clothing, including zip-lock bags for cameras and film, is essential. Other recommended items include sturdy hiking boots, long pants, gloves, and a raincoat. The maximum time spent with the gorillas is one hour. Return for dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
After breakfast, begin the long drive back to Entebbe/Kampala, cherishing the memories of your encounters with the rare mountain gorillas. Enjoy lunch en route and make stops at the equator line and the Igongo Cultural Center. You will arrive late in the evening at Entebbe International Airport.

Main Destination:
Entebbe
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Rates Per Person: $1,584pp (2+people)
Solo Traveler: $1,980pp

Inclusions Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Roundtrip airport transfer
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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