Three Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek
3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts in Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe/Kampala Uganda. Starting and ending in Rwanda offers a shorter drive
$1800-4800 USD
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Safari summary
3 Days Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi starts in Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe/Kampala Uganda. Starting and ending in Rwanda offers a shorter drive. It involves visiting the Batwa pygmies for a cultural experience. The Batwa pygmies were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest park before they were relocated outside the park to pave way for mountain gorilla conservation.
3 Days Uganda Gorilla TourBwindi Impenetrable National Park is found along Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and next to the Virunga National Park. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biodiversity and importance to overall ecology. It is a water catchment area that feeds off numerous rivers and lakes. Bwindi forest covers an area of 124 square miles of lowland and montane forest. These vast forests are home to 163 tree species, 348 species of birds and 120 of mammals.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Bushman | tribal visits
- Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1 Pick up and Tranfer to Hotel
Bwindi Impenetrable
Pickup will be from your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala Uganda. The pickup is early in the morning (after breakfast). There will be several stops to enjoy the scenery and have lunch. If you start the tour in Kigali Rwanda, you will be offered a chance to take part in the famous Kigali City Tour. This tour includes visiting the genocide memorial centre, artisan shops, the main city market and other points of interest depending on time. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi takes 4 hours.
Entebbe Serena Hotel
Trekking with Uganda Gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:30am and is conducted by the Warden and his team of Rangers at the park offices. All gorilla trackers must be at the park by this time and attend the briefing which is an overview of what to expect during the gorilla trekking. A gorilla safari in Bwindi forest offers you several gorilla groups to choose from. The Rangers will take into consideration your overall fitness
Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge
Transfer to Kampala for departure
Bwindi Impenetrable
You will wake early to take breakfast as you wait for the drier to start the journey to Kigali or Kampala Uganda. If for some reason you didn’t have the Kigali City tour or stop at the Equator crossing, this will be the time to do so. The driver will ensure that you are get in Kigali or Entebbe in time for your departure flight or be dropped off at your hotel.
Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge or Gorilla
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