3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari : Bwindi forest Impenetrable national park is the best and most visited national park found in south western part of Uganda in Kanungu district. The park was established in 1991 and well known as the home of more endangered mountain gorillas with over 600 Gorillas .The Park occupies the total area of 331 square kilo meters set on edge of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Gorilla trekking activity is only done in Bwindi forest national park,
Tour highlihts;
Day1; Transfer to Bwindi Forest national park
Day 2; Gorilla trekking and batwa community visit.
Day 3; Return to Kampala
Detailed itinerary
DAY 1; Transfer to Bwindi forest national park
On the first day of you safari , you are picked up by company representative/guide from the hotel, place of resident in kampala or Entebbe international airport , You will be briefed about the 8-9 drive journey to Bwindi Forest Impenetrable national park , The trip starts with travelling toward the southwestern part of Uganda through the districts of Wakiso Mpigi , Masaka in the central region then connect to Mbarara have a stopovers for lunch , AFTER Lunch proceed to Bwindi overlooking the beautiful views of the mountains, landscape , rolling hills of Kigezi and Arrive in the park late afternoon, connect to you booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge/trackers lodge /Mahogany springs/Kiho gorilla lodge (Luxury ), Gorilla Mist Camp Buhoma haven lodge /Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Moderate), Buhoma Community Camp , Ruhija community lodge (Budget)
DAY 2; Gorilla trekking and batwa community visits
Have an early morning breakfast on the second day of the safari, you will meet you driver to the Park head offices. On reaching there by 7:30am you will be briefed about what to do/ rules and regulations to follow during trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle.
Trekking usually takes between to 8 hours or even a full day due to the location of gorillas. During trekking you will spot other primates species that include; monkeys , baboon, birds among others .When you see them , it will be a great and fun time as you watch them, feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones ,playing , observing their behaviors , way of living among others and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them. Also ensure you carry enough water with you, hats, sun glasses, rain coats, and non- flash cameras. Later after the trek, head back to the lodge; have lunch as you prepare to for a community visit among the Batwa people in the evening, after return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge/trackers lodge /Mahogany springs/Kiho gorilla lodge (Luxury ), Gorilla Mist Camp Buhoma haven lodge /Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Moderate), Buhoma Community Camp , Ruhija community lodge (Budget)
DAY 3; DEPARTURE
After RELAXED breakfast on the last day of the safari, check out of the lodge and met you guide driver to transfer to Kampala or Entebbe international airport, On your way you will have lunch en-route in Mbarara and a stopover for photos at the Equator, you can also buy some souvenirs. Continue to Kampala reaching in the evening.
End of 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
