4 Days Gorilla trekking
4 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Lake Bunyonyi tour
$2100-2700 USD
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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 | |
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Parks |
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
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi np
Bwindi Impenetrable | Mgahinga
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation or Entebbe airport. Drive heading southwest via the Kampala Masaka highway. Have a stop at Kayabwe Equator crossing and proceed to Mbarara for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center. Drive on to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Home to the internationally renowned endangered mountain gorillas a unique feature for the tourism industry of Uganda. Dinner and overnight at your booked lodge.
Gorilla trekking & community visit
Bwindi Impenetrable | Mgahinga
Have an early morning breakfast at 6:30am. Proceed to the park headquarters by 7.30am for a briefing from the Park Wardens. The park wardens will allocate you different gorilla families which you will track. When you finally get to meet the gentle giants you are allowed a maximum of one hour with them. The trekking may take between 2 and 8 hours but it’s well worth the effort. Spend the afternoon on a community walk which gives an opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi live.
Transfer toLake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable | Mgahinga
Early morning after breakfast; depart this mountain gorillas’ sanctuary for Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi is a local word for “small birds” in reference to the several birds that live around here. You will be able to see several small islands among other highlights here. On arrival you will have a canoe ride to see the various small islands such as Bwama Island. End the day by visiting Bunyonyi Adventure Park for high ropes, zip lining over the lake.
Departure
After breakfast walk towards the northern end of Lake Bunyonyi to the stunning Ruvuma swamp. One of the finest destinations to appreciate birds like the papyrus yellow warbler. Thereafter, transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe. End of your 4 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Lake Bunyonyi tour.
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