3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari


3 days
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 7
Mobile ticket

Overview

Mountain gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a habitat with a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which is close to a half of the 880 numbers that are known to thrive in the world. The gorilla destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also a rich habitat for Afro-montane flora, counts of birds including the African broad-bill which is found in Ruhija and Congo, the forest animals like duikers and forest elephants. The magical hills offer impressive scenery and sightseeing experience. The recreation encounter on Lake Bunyonyi known as the Lake of a thousand Islands because of its 29 Islands presents moments of rejuvenation following a day long gorilla trekking experience

Inclusions

  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • 1x Lunch
  • 1x Dinner

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
You will be met by your safari guide in Kigali, Rwanda who will drive you straight to the Uganda, Rwanda border of Katuna. In the process you will traverse the lush country side dotted with undulating hills that have qualified Rwanda as a land of a thousand hills and arriving in Bwindi in afternoon check in you’ Lodge later go for Batwa Cultural trail, You will go through their villages to have an experience of how they go about their daily routine activities and be amazed by the way they skillfully cultivate the hill sides and how they care for their animals (cows) that are a prime source of pride. Dinner and overnight at – Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Fullboard, Lunch, dinner and breakfast are all included
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla trek and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Stop At: Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Park Headquarters for a briefing about what to do and not do while on a Gorilla trek. After the briefing, you will set for the trekking in very thick vegetation. Trekking gorillas in Bwindi- Uganda is quite challenging as it involves moving over rugged terrain of steep slopes and valleys. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. You will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi, This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. Dinner and overnight at Hawk's Eye
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Fullboard, Lunch Dinner and Breakfast included.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hawk's Eye

Day 3: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi back to Kigali

Pass By: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
After breakfast you will take a boat ride to different islands in this lake, hike to different scenic view points, afterwards you will be transferred back to Kigali with lunch en-routes.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Nomad46811628232
October 2023

The gorilla trekking trip went very smooth. Our tour guide Ronald came on time for pick up and the accommodation were very good. We enjoyed our tour with Frena adventures and would highly recommend them.

G7492NGadamd
August 2023

Despite a rocky start, the trip went very well. The guide Farouk did an excellent job and I would recommend him for any future tours.

R5887RJlucas
July 2023

We had a fantastic time in Uganda with our driver Ronnie, the gorilla trekking in Bwindi was just incredible, it was a real adventure and seeing the gorillas was such an touching experience. We then visited Kalinzu and saw chimps, colobus and blue and red tail monkeys, the forest is really beauti...

sarahbP3101FK
July 2023

We flew from Nairobi to Rwanda and drove across to Uganda which was scenic and beautiful. We really enjoyed the whole experience, we were well-looked after and everything went smoothly with the transit across Rwanda and passing into Uganda. Our driver was attentive and followed the itinerary as p...

272sannea
July 2023

Great guide and generally very reliable, good service and value for money. The gorilla and Safari experience was amazing.

rebeccasW1056XA
November 2021

We had a wonderful time in the wild presence of the gorillas, this the most amazing time, Seeing gorillas in the Forest doing their daily activities it so great , these gentle apes are so great. We saw number of 11 members, with silver backs and young babies jumping from one tree to another. We ...

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