3 Days Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
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Overview
The close encounter with Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi in their natural habitat offers unforgettable memories.
Bwindi national park is located in the south-western part of Uganda next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi national park is a home to various animal and bird species. This includes over 214 species of birds and 120 species of mammals. Bwindi national park is well known for its endangered mountain Gorillas. Apart from the gorillas there are other animals like the 'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others.
Bwindi national park is located in the south-western part of Uganda next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi national park is a home to various animal and bird species. This includes over 214 species of birds and 120 species of mammals. Bwindi national park is well known for its endangered mountain Gorillas. Apart from the gorillas there are other animals like the 'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others.
Inclusions
- 2x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Entry/Admission - Uganda Equator
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi National park
Stop At: Uganda Equator, Masaka Road, Kayabwe Uganda
After breakfast, you will be picked from your residence or hotel and drive or fly to Bwindi national park. This National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi National Park is home to various animal and bird species. This includes over 214 species of birds and 120 species of mammals. Bwindi National Park is well known for its endangered mountain Gorillas. Apart from the gorillas, there are other animals like the 'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others. Lunch will be en route. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Ichumbi Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
An early morning breakfast, go for a briefing at the park headquarters, in accompaniment of guides and armed rangers, you enter the thick tropical forest to begin the Gorilla tracking activity which takes 2-10 hours depending on the movements of these gorillas. When you find the gorillas, you will be given an hour to watch the gorillas as they feed, play and groom, you will also hear some of the sounds they make as while communicating. You can take photos and videos (make sure the flash is off) of the gorillas. Other animals and birds might be spotted too and these include the l'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, birds like the African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others. After tracking, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Ichumbi Lodge
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi back to Kampala/Entebbe
Stop At: Entebbe Botanic Gardens, Berkely Rd, Entebbe Uganda
After breakfast, you will drive or fly back to Kampala. Lunch will be enroute, and you will do a few stopovers. Drop off will be at the airport or hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi National park
Stop At: Uganda Equator, Masaka Road, Kayabwe Uganda
After breakfast, you will be picked from your residence or hotel and drive or fly to Bwindi national park. This National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi National Park is home to various animal and bird species. This includes over 214 species of birds and 120 species of mammals. Bwindi National Park is well known for its endangered mountain Gorillas. Apart from the gorillas, there are other animals like the 'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others. Lunch will be en route. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Ichumbi Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
An early morning breakfast, go for a briefing at the park headquarters, in accompaniment of guides and armed rangers, you enter the thick tropical forest to begin the Gorilla tracking activity which takes 2-10 hours depending on the movements of these gorillas. When you find the gorillas, you will be given an hour to watch the gorillas as they feed, play and groom, you will also hear some of the sounds they make as while communicating. You can take photos and videos (make sure the flash is off) of the gorillas. Other animals and birds might be spotted too and these include the l'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, birds like the African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others. After tracking, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Ichumbi Lodge
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi back to Kampala/Entebbe
Stop At: Entebbe Botanic Gardens, Berkely Rd, Entebbe Uganda
After breakfast, you will drive or fly back to Kampala. Lunch will be enroute, and you will do a few stopovers. Drop off will be at the airport or hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.