3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari
You will become a contributor to the conservation efforts of the endangered apes by including a Gorilla or Chimpanzee safari on your itinerary. Gorillas and Chimpanzees are among the world’s endangered species and a lot of efforts are in place to conserve these apes in the highlands and forests at the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Ape adventure is one of the greatest tourism contributions to the economies of Uganda and Rwanda. A big part of the proceeds is injected into conservation activities to ensure sustainability of this important tourism activity.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights:
Duration: 3 days; starts and ends in Kampala.
Day 1: Travel time by road to Bwindi: 9 Hours to South Western Uganda including;
A stop for Photographs at the equator
A stop for lunch in Mbarara.
An evening visit to the neighbouring community (optional)
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 2: Gorrilla tracking time: 6-9 Hours in the jungle.
See varieties of monkeys, birds and flora as well.
Day 3: Travel time by road: 9 Hours back to Kampala including
A stop for lunch in Mbarara.
Detailed Itinerary for the Safari
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable:
The journey to South Western Uganda will start after your early morning breakfast at 8:00 am. After a couple hours’ drive from Kampala, you will stop at the equator to take some photographs. You will then proceed, driving through a beautiful landscape of undulating hills in the region commonly known as the land of ‘milk’. Your eyes will therefore enjoy the sight of the legendary long-horned Ankole cattle along the way. You will be just in time for lunch as you reach Mbarara town - the biggest business centre in the western region. You will have a variety of choices, for your lunch, from the best dishes in this food rich region of Uganda.
As you head further south, get ready for the beautiful panoramas of the terraced hills of Kabale district. You will get to Bwindi in the late afternoon. In the evening feel free to join the neighbouring community to be entertained with a traditional dance. Complete your day by having a delicious dinner and a wonderful night at Buhoma Community Bandas.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking:
Have your breakfast early morning and get ready for briefing by your guides at 9:00 am. At the park headquarters, guides will brief you before setting off to the forest in search for the gorillas. The search for these gorillas is quite tiresome and depending on their movement on that particular day, this activity may take you up to 6 or 9 hours yet on a good day, you can find them in a couple of hours.
The trail involves climbing up and down through steep rocks. It is vital that you carry a packed lunch, drinking water and a rain jacket. The steep tracks are muddy in the rain season requiring that you wear comfortable boots or jungle shoes. If jungle sounds make you uncomfortable, put on ear plugs. You may also need walking sticks which will be provided by the park rangers.
Whatever the circumstances of the day, you will be delighted by the experience of the encounter with these endangered species and soon you will forget the strain of the search when you finally get fascinated at the sight of these giant primates. You will retire back to your Gorrilla Resort Hotel for Dinner and a comfortable night as you ponder about these gifts of nature.
Day 3: Depart back to Kampala:
Depending on what time you want to be in Kampala, but it will be better that you start your journey to the city early. After breakfast, you will get to the road and you will have to stop for lunch either in Mbarara town or any other of your preferred highway towns. You will get to Kampala late in the afternoon. Do not forget to find out your favourite entertainment in the city as you enjoy your Dinner and before you retire to your Hotel – Your Hotel can arrange the entertainment.
END OF UGANDA GORILLA TOUR
Check for availabilty or Get a QuoteQuotation Inclusions & Exclusions
Our prices are quoted for one person in US dollars. Feel free to inquire and get a quote for the trip.
The availabilities of rooms, flights and so on are subject to change until the actual booking is being made. So your early confirmation is highly appreciated. Please contact us for details to make your bookings in advance.
Price Inclusions:
All transportation in a 4X4 WD Safari Vehicle.
Meals (breakfast in hotel, lunch and Dinners) as included and specified in the itinerary table .
All hotel nights at the specified hotels and lodges. If some of above hotel are not available, they will be substituted by a similar one. You can also tell us about your prefered accommodation.
Services of professional driver and English-speaking guide to escort you through out your trip.
Domestic airfare (for flying safaris).
All Activity Fees, Park Entrance Fees and Vehicle Entry Fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Price Exclusions:
Fees of Optional Dinning and Shows on Tour is not included in our quotation.
Expenses of other purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, etc
Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee, Travel insurance.
Applicable taxes or government fees.
Any items not specified in the plan.
