Perfect for travellersonly planning on to see the Gorillas in Uganda, this 4 Days Gorilla Trek Experience will take you for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impentrable National Park covering an area of 321sq km & is among the oldest forests lasting over 25,000 years. On this experience, you will be able to trek one of the 12 habituated Gorilla families groups.
Besides the Gorillas, you will also have other opportunities of seeing other primates such as the red tailed monkeys, chimpanzee, baboons, black & white colombus monkeys & among others.
The forest is also home to 120 mammal species, 51 reptiles, 310 butterflies, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, different tree species, flowering plants and 350 bird species such as hornbills & turaco.
Gorilla Trekking takes around 2 to 8 hours which is worth it as those into hiking will have a great time climbing up & about the rolling hills & going through lush vegetation
Day 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport to Kampala
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you to Accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala for overnight stay & Relaxing after long flight. Meal plan Dinner.
Day 2: Kampala to Bwindi (Travel Time +8hrs)
Our guide/driver picks you at 7:30 am from your hotel or place of residence in Entebbe or Kampala. Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural Village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at the booked Hotel.
Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it's well worth the effort. The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Dinner and overnight stay at the booked lodge.
Day 4: Bwindi to Kampala (Travel Time +8hrs)
After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using Kasese-Fort Portal road via Queen Elizabeth National Park for en route game viewing if you lucky you may spot the Elephants, Antelopes and the Warthogs. A stop over at the Equator line in Kasese. Enjoy the winding scenery of the foot hills of Mt. Rwenzori arriving in Fort Portal for lunch thereafter continue to Kampala or Entebbe for your overnight at your choice of hotel waiting for you next day morning flight out Meal Plan B-L.
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Customer Name | MUJURIZI FRANK |
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Comment | This trip was fantastic. I couldn't realize how fast time can run when you are on an adventure |
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