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Overview
Experience an unforgettable 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. This short Uganda gorilla tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The safari includes scenic countryside travel, a guided mountain gorilla trek, and the chance to experience the beauty and culture of southwestern Uganda.
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
- Scenic drive through rural Uganda
- Equator stopover for photos and refreshments
- Optional community or Batwa cultural experience
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional driver-guide
Itinerary
Begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your professional safari driver-guide and begin the scenic journey to southwestern Uganda.
You will travel through Uganda’s countryside, passing local villages, farms and rolling green hills. Stop at the Equator for photographs and refreshments, then continue toward Bwindi. There will be a lunch stop in Mbarara town before continuing through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands, often called the “Switzerland of Africa.”
Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the late afternoon. Check in, relax and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Agandi Lodge/Ride 4 A Woman
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before travelling to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Your guide will explain the gorilla trekking rules, safety procedures and the assigned gorilla family you will visit.
After the briefing, begin your trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with experienced ranger guides. The trek can take from a few hours to most of the day, depending on where the gorilla family is located. The forest trail may be steep, muddy and challenging, but the experience is rewarding.
Once you find the mountain gorillas, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch as they feed, play, groom and interact with one another. This is a rare wildlife encounter and a highlight of any Uganda safari.
After the trek, return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificate. In the afternoon, return to your lodge to rest. You may choose an optional community walk or Batwa cultural experience, depending on time and interest.
Agandi Lodge/Ride 4 A Woman
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy the changing landscapes of southwestern and central Uganda, with stops for lunch and refreshments along the way.
Your driver-guide will drop you at your hotel in Kampala, Entebbe International Airport or another agreed location, marking the end of your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Includes and excludes
Includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation for two nights
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Park entry fees and ranger services
- Pick-up and drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, lodge staff and porters
- Optional cultural activities
- Items not specifically listed as included
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