Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National park
Day 2: Trekking with Uganda Gorillas – Batwa Pygmies visit
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala for departure
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi National park
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.
If you start from Entebbe or Kampala in Uganda, the journey would take 8 to 9 hours depending on the sector you would be doing the tracking. The driver will ensure that you stop at the equator crossing and the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara Once you get to Bwindi, refresh, shower and enjoy the evening with friends around the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for Luxury accommodation. The mid-range Lodge is Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge while Bakiga Lodge is Budget.
Day 2: Trekking with Uganda Gorillas – Batwa Pygmies visit
3 Days Gorilla Trekking BwindiBriefing 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. Gorilla tracking is challenging but you will find the experience awesome once you see the primates. It is always amazing to watch a family of mountain gorillas. You could spend hours just watching the little ones roll around and play. Mountain Gorillas are very playful and curious – don’t be surprised if they come too close to you. While with the gorillas, its important to listen to instructions from your guide. Never make sudden movements while with mountain gorillas.
Batwa Cultural ExperienceAfter spending one hour with the gorilla family, you will be led back to the starting point where our Guide/Driver will be waiting to take you back for lunch at your hotel. You will head out to visit the Batwa Pygmy cultural community in the afternoon. As noted earlier, the Batwa originally lived in the forest but often had conflicts with the gorillas. The government decided to relocate them elsewhere to allow for smoother gorilla conservation activities.
Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs, Four Gorillas Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge for Luxury accommodation. The mid-range Lodge is Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge while Bakiga Lodge is Budget.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala for departure
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.
Safari Quote Includes
- Full time private safari vehicle (according to your itinerary).
- A Full-Time Private Driver/Guide.
- Fuel for your safari.
- Gorilla Permits.
- Bottled drinking water per day.
- All activities in the itinerary.
- Pickup and drop-off at your desired location in Kampala or Entebbe.
- Cultural / community visit to the Batwa.
Excludes
International & local flights, visas, personal costs like tipping, beverages, wines, Personal Insurance.
Important Notes:
- Itinerary does not include Accommodation and Dinner for the the day before the tour or after completion (But can be arranged).
- Minimal Age for gorilla trekking is 15 years.
- No discount on children Except if sharing room with their parents.
- Visitors should ensure that they have checked the visa and inoculation requirements. (Please ensure you check all transit points visa information).
- It is a requirement to have a yellow fever immunization card to enter Uganda.
- Online Visa Application is necessary before travel. (This depends on the nationality in respect with the country being visited. Verify the information accordingly).
