3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
The 3 Days
gorilla trekking safari Uganda
Bwindi takes you through a thrilling mountain
gorilla trekking adventure in
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This package allows you to explore
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Southwestern Uganda while on this short Uganda
gorilla trekking tour.
This park sits in an area of 331sq. km and protects an estimate of 120 mammal species. These include over 459 mountain gorillas, elephants, antelopes, baboons, and an estimated 360 bird species. Your 3 Days
gorilla trekking safari in
Bwindi will begin and end in Kampala or Entebbe.
Brief 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda
- Day 1: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Embark on a gorilla trek adventure in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in the Afternoon
- Day 3: Adventure at Lake Bunyonyi and Return Entebbe/Kampala
Detailed: 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda Bwindi Itinerary
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Depart from Kampala, stopover at the Equator for photography at the world’s center line. Continue with the journey through the western Uganda highlands till
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive and check in at a booked hotel near the park. Accommodation is based on the allocated sector for trekking.
- Journey Time: 10 Hours
- Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Activities: Scenic Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the Rolling Hills of Kabale and Kisoro
- Accommodation: Check-in at Gorilla Mist Camp – Mid-Range Safari Lodge in Bwindi
- Meals: Lunch En-route, and Super
Embark On a Gorilla Trek Adventure in Bwindi
After early morning breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park guides. Thereafter head to the jungle for mountain
gorilla trekking that starts at 8:00 am. Head to the forest for a trek that lasts about 2 to 6 hours or more depending on where the mountain gorillas have spent their night. After meeting with the gorillas, you spend a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.
After an encounter with the giant gorillas, you trek back to the start point. Remember to carry some drinking water and snacks or foods to keep you energized. Receive a congratulatory certificate at the park headquarters and then transfer to the hotel or lodge for check-out.
Ngeye Uganda Tours Guide will then drive you off to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening boat cruise where you will adventure the lake’s several islands and take photos for sunset on the lake. The boat ride lasts for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drive to Bunyonyi Safaris Resort and check-in for super and relaxation.
- Journey Time: 3 Hours
- Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
- Activities: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Scenic Drive to Lake Bunyonyi the Second deepest lake in Africa.
- Accommodation: Check-in at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort – Mid-Range Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch En-route, and Super
Return from Bwindi to Entebbe/Kampala
On the last day of the 3 Days Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking Safari, have breakfast at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort then return to Entebbe Airport for departure. The drive lasts more than 8 hours and therefore you will have lunch En-route. Arrive in Kampala in the evening for drop off at a hotel or place of residence.
- Journey Time: 9 Hours
- Destination: Entebbe Airport
- Activities: Enjoy a scenic drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe Airport for Departure.
- Accommodation: No Accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch En-route
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
Safari Inclusions:
- Gorilla permit (@ $800)
- Boat Cruise at Lake Bunyonyi
- Ground transportation in a 4x4 Safari van
- Service of an English-speaking Uganda safari driver-guide
- 2 nights and meals in your lodge or hotel
- Relevant government taxes
- All trip activities except the optional ones
- Bottled mineral water on 3 days of gorilla tour
Safari Exclusions:
- Tips
- Laundry services
- Cigarettes
- Personal insurance
- Airfares/Air ticket fees
- The optional activities
- Telephone calls
- Shopping expenses
- Hotel fees after gorilla trekking safari
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