Tour overview
The highlight of this Gorilla tracking safari is the most sought after bucket list of experience of trekking Uganda’s mountain gorillas in the wild and one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters in the world! Trekking may take anything between 1 to 6 hours depending on the location of the family and altitudes which is in excess of 7500 feet.
Included
- Local Transportation
- Accommodation
- Tour Guide
- Food ( Breakfast & Dinner)
- Gorilla Permits
- All Taxes
- Drinking Water
Not Included
- International Flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Arrival:
- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park
The company driver picks you up from your hotel and drives to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. This is a long day drive of approximately 8 hours with a lunch stopover en route. Though long, the drive takes you through different features to include tropical rain forests, savannah fields and the terraced hills of Kigezi famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa. Arrival in the late evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp - Mid-range hotel boardering Bwindi National Park
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2: Gorilla tracking experience
After early morning breakfast, and with your picnic lunch we then take a short drive to the park offices for a briefing where we meet the excellent local guides and trackers who give a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest to a spot where gorillas were seen the previous night and track from there. The terrain is rough and muddy calling for physical fitness. Although the hike is physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. It is recommended that you take plenty of water with you on the trek. Cameras and plenty of fast speed films are recommended. Being a tropical rain forest, it may rain at no notice, hence need to bring with you waterproof clothing, including zip lock bags for cameras and film. Others to come with include; sturdy hiking boots, long pants, gloves and raincoat. Maximum time spent with the gorillas is 1 hour. Dinner Overnight at Gorilla Mist Camp.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp - Mid-range hotel boardering Bwindi National Park
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala via Mbarara
After breakfast, start on the long drive back to Entebbe / Kampala with the memory of the great rare mountain Apes. Lunch en route and a stopover at the equator line and Igongo cultural centre arriving late in the evening at Entebbe International airport.
Main Destination: Kampala or Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation: No Accomodation (End of Tour)
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
