4 Days Gorilla trekking Safari to Uganda
Duration
4 days
Max Group Size
6
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
Age Requirement
15 - 85 Ages
Tour Overview
A 4-day gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park typically includes transportation, accommodation, a gorilla permit, and a guided trek into the forest. Options vary from a fly-in safari that saves travel time to a road trip that may include stops at the Equator or a visit to Lake Bunyonyi for a boat ride. The tour usually starts and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.
Route
Starts from
Entebbe International Airport
Ends in
Entebbe International Airport
Pickup Location
Entebbe International Airport
Dropoff Location
Entebbe International Airport
Highlights
Itinerary
Arrive Entebbe International Airport on a very early morning flight or day before on a night flight and you will be picked by our company representative or driver/guide then get to stay at Kampala Serena Hotel (Luxury), Hilton Gardens Hotel/Cassia Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Emmaus Guest House/Airport Guest House/Airport Link Guest House (Budget).
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Our driver/guide will pick you from your overnight hotel at about 6am to embark on 10-12hour drive to Bwindi via Mbarara with a stopover at the Equator crossing for photography. Continue to make another stop for early lunch at Agip Motel’s restaurant. Thereafter head to Uganda’s impenetrable forest filled with primates and many exotic birds. Dinner and overnight stay at Mahogany Springs Lodge Buhoma/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge Rushaga (Luxury), Four Gorillas Lodge Rushaga/The Haven Lodge Buhoma (Mid-range), Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ride 4 a Woman the Neol Cottages Buhoma (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is dedicated to Gorilla tracking which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Please bring with you a rain jacket, long pants drinking water, snacks, good comfortable hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent to enhance your experience. The guides will lead your way into the jungle in search of these shy Primates in the group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorillas which is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. Gorilla tours usually involve tracking for about 2 to 8 hours sometimes under a heavy rain down-pour but all the same a worthwhile experience. If time allows, on return from the jungle you will go for a village Walk/community visit for a great opportunity to see how the indigenous people live. This delightful moment in Bwindi takes you to learn and take time to appreciate the life of the local people. Dinner and overnight stay at Mahogany Springs Lodge Buhoma/Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge Rushaga (Luxury), Four Gorillas Lodge Rushaga/The Haven Lodge Buhoma (Mid-range), Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ride 4 a Woman the Neol Cottages Buhoma (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After your morning breakfast at 5am, drive back to Entebbe a drive that takes 10-11hours with a lunch stopover in Mbarara after lunch you will continue to be dropped off at the Entebbe InternationalAirport to Catch your flight home or to your next destination for your memorable African safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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