4 Days Gorilla trekking

Safari summary

4 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Lake Bunyonyi tour
Country: Uganda

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, Lake Bunyonyi.

Duration: 4 days 3 Nights

Category: Gorilla Tracking, Gorilla trekking

Safari Overview.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in southwestern Uganda, in the mountainous region of Kigezi. It is approximately 321 Sq. Km. The parks’ altitude range between 1,160m – 2,607m above sea level.

In 1993, the park embarked on its first habituation exercise with Mubare gorilla group. There are eleven habituated groups. Mubare, habiyanja, Rushegura, Bitukura, Orruzogo, Nkuringo, Nshongi, Mishaya, Kahungye, Bweza, Busingye, Nyakagezi, and kyagururo for research. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park gives a perfect Gorilla Trekking experience in Uganda.

The park’s high altitude makes it extremely cold during the night, and its rainforests, date back over 25,000 years ago. There are over 400 species of plants species and a variety of wild life. Some of these include elephants, antelopes, bush pigs, chimpanzee, colobus monkey, baboons, black and white monkey. With over 220 butterfly species, 348 bird species, 27 frog species. Most impressive of all, the park has over 450 mountain gorillas – approximately half of the world’s population.

Besides Gorilla trekking, birding is popular in this park. Birders watch out for African emerald, Cuckoo, fly catchers, blue headed sun bird, short tailed warbler and many more. The main birding spots are in Buhoma- Water fall trail bamboo zone and Mubwindi swamp- Ruhija.

Lake Bunyonyi

This is the second deepest lake in Africa only next to Lake Tanganyika. The lake is capped with a beautiful and classic view of over 7 islands worth a visit. These can easily be accessed by use of a canoe from the nearby hotel or guest house on the shores.

Tour high lights.

Transfer to bwindi

Gorilla trekking and community walk

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and island visit

Departure to Kampala/ Entebbe

This Uganda Gorilla tracking safari can be combined with other Uganda safaris like the 7 days Uganda Gorilla, chimpanzee wildlife safari, 3 days Rwenzori trekking to John Maate camp, 3 days Queen Elizabeth national park safari, 3 days Murchison falls safari, etc

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	DR Congo Rwanda Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Mgahinga Nyungwe Forest Virunga Volcanoes

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
• Primate trekking

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas