6 daysGorilla Safari Holiday
Length
4 days
Itinerary
4 days planned
Group
Max 6
Guides
English
Overview
This 4 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari takes you to Bwindi Gorilla forest well known for Gorilla trekking in Uganda. Drive through the winding rural areas into the home of endangered wild mountain gorillas. Your safari begins from Kampala urban settings in to the village setting of Bwindi impenetrable, this tropical rainforest is a habitat to variety of primate species. From this forest you will track Gorillas while from the other trails you can go for bird watching, nature walk characterized by a number of birds including Blue Turaco, Black casques hornbills, Black and White Hornbills, Woodland Kingfishers, Flycatchers. Time permitting take on a community visit is also much amazing to explore the lifestyle of the indigenous people.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrive Entebbe, Uganda⌄
Today you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our GoExplore representative who will then transfer you to your accommodation overnight in Kampala
Overnight: Overnight at Onomo Hotel - 3 Star Guest House
2Bwindi Forest , Transfer⌄
After breakfast, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Kisoro Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide and drive to Bwindi. In the afternoon, you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture based on how they live, dance, and also hear stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed
Learn About the Batwa in this Ecosystem
Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - 4 Star Lodge
3Gorilla Trekking Day, Bwindi Forest⌄
After breakfast with your packed lunch, your guide will drive you to the park headquarters for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts during your gorilla trekking. Your gorilla trekking experience will start immediately after the briefing. This is a memorable and amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around, and also do their day-to-day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since it is dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also, expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos and observe their subtle social interactions, and remarkable behaviors closely resembling our own. Later, trek back to the park headquarters to pick up your certificates and return back to the lodge.
Overnight: Overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - 4 Star Lodge
4Departure, Entebbe⌄
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the Lodge in Bwindi for your journey heading to Entebbe for your flight back home
What's included
- ✓Gorilla permits as stipulated in the itinerary:
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓Meals (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)
Not included
- ✕International flights and associated airport departure taxes
- ✕Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance
- ✕All statutory increases beyond our control
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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